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Aphids and ants on pea plant<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Aphids and ants on pea plant<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n

Aphids and ants have a symbiotic relationship. These aphids are also known as ‘ant cows’ because ants are known to ‘farm them for milk’. Aphids feed on plant sap and secrete a sticky substance known as honey dew. Honey due is a favourite food of ants. Ants transfer aphids to suitable locations when needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aphids are a constant menace to my pea plants. I try to flush them out with tiny water jets and they come back again after some time! In between, for some short period, the menace was a bit less, but has recurred.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Aphids and ants on pea plant Aphids and ants have a symbiotic relationship. These aphids are also known as ‘ant cows’ because ants are known to ‘farm them for milk’. Aphids feed on plant sap and secrete a sticky substance known as honey dew. Honey due is a favourite food of ants. 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