Invasion!

[Birma]

The garden is under heavy attack, especially by aphids and their ant allies. Help is at hand. Ladybirds, the gardeners friend.

[Javelin]

I really like the second one

[KevinBarrett]

They're all good, but I like the second and third for the purity of composition and less distraction. It's a very fun set.

[david antony]

3 excellent photos Birma.
Thanks for sharing.

[Birma]

Thanks guys - I hope those bugs are busy again this morning - they have a lots of aphids to get through

[bossel]

Well done !

[Dr. Harout]

Nice!

[Greg Beetham]

Good ones Birma, I hope they or their larvae sort those rotten aphids out.
Greg

ps. The ants are a big part of the problem here, if you tip any soapy water you have around the garden it really messes the ant nests up, doesn't seem to bother the plants at all.

[Birma]

Thanks Thomas, Doc and Greg . I will keep the soapy water in mind Greg, thanks for the tip.

[aster]

I like the twirls and curves the bokeh creates while the ladybugs are sharply brought forth.

Nice shots, Birma. I like them all but maybe the third one is more of a science-fictional appearence that I enjoy. Those curling leaves make a good blurry backdrop.

As for using soap for the invading parties, it works and it's not poisonuous for the humans like the insecticides that can be bought from the market. Since my childhood I'm used to seeing people getting rid of cockroaches and pests with regular soap's foam. It takes some preparation time though and if your garden is as populated with nice plants as I imagine it is, the you'll need a lot of liquid soap.

In fact, that's what I use to protect the flowers in the balcony. Regular liquified soap sprayed on the leaves and buds work great when sprayed once a week.

Yildiz