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Mix equal parts water and apple cider vinegar in a small jar, add a few drops of dish soap, and place it near affected plants. The vinegar's fermented smell attracts the flies, while the soap ensures ...

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There are remedies that can rid veggies of common insects if applied at the first signs of activity, Don Kinzler writes.

Mild soap works wonders! Mix a few drops of fragrance-free dish soap (around ½ teaspoon per litre of water) and gently wipe down affected leaves and stems with a soft cloth or sponge. This smothers ...