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How do I get rid of aphids on my milkweed?

Getting rid of aphids on milkweed can be tricky if you are trying not to harm butterflies. The secret is you don’t have to do anything. UT Extension Horticulture Specialist Celeste Scott says if you leave them, you provide a food source for predatory insects. She says not to worry about your milkweed, they can handle the aphids.
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