Aphids

Aphids responsible covering Regina cars, sidewalks in sticky substance

Aug 8, 2021 | 9:13am

Some in Regina have experienced a syrupy substance on their cars, sidewalk and roads. Those are wondering just what exactly this is and why it is happening. The open spaces manager for the City is Russell Eirich. He says that substance is honeydew and you blame it on aphids. “Aphids are, to use a bit […]

City of Regina holds annual ladybug event

Jul 18, 2019 | 4:38pm

About 250,000 ladybugs were dispersed to kids in Regina’s Victoria park Thursday. It’s the third annual event that the city of Regina organizes to teach kids about the usefulness of ladybugs. Spokesperson Russell Eirich said using ladybugs is a pesticide free way to control aphids. “We don’t always have to use pesticides, our area tries to […]