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How to get rid of blackfly on plants - Experts recommend 5 ways to control these garden pests naturally

Blackfly aphids on a runner bean leaf - sarahdoow - Getty Images 1014106898.

Coming across blackfly on your plants is nothing less than a nuisance for novice and experienced gardeners alike. These sap-sucking aphids are known to cause issues for plants in your garden, including stunting plant growth and spreading disease.

Although they're not the worst pest to make their home in your garden and are often resolved in due time by natural predators, there are a few tricks you can try to get rid of blackfly on plants and discourage them from coming back.

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