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Q&A – How do I prevent bringing pests into my house on cut flowers from my garden?

Question:
How do I prevent bringing pests into my house on cut flowers from my garden?
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Answer:

The most effective way to get insects off your cut flowers is to bump them and knock the insects off. University of Memphis Director of Landscape Joellen Dimond and Retired MSU Extension Horticulture Specialist Dr. Lelia Kelly talks about other methods you might use to get the bugs off without damaging the flowers.
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