Do not eat your pet puffer. In consequence of their peculiar body plan, puffers do not swim as do most fish by curving and flexing the body. Most slow swimming is performed by the pectoral fins, with steering and stability provided by the dorsal, anal, and caudal fins.
Aphids in home gardens. Aphids are one of the most common insects found on plants. There are over 300 species of aphids found in Minnesota; they can be common in home gardens on vegetables, annuals and perennials.
Lemon Solution. Save your plants from aphids with this simple formula: Boil 1 pint of water and add 1 lemonâs worth of zest. Let steep overnight. In the morning, strain the rind if desired. Pour liquid into a spray bottle and spray it on your plants. Soon, aphids will be a thing of the past. DIY Essential Oil Spray. Aphids eating up your plants?