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How to wash strawberries: Expert tips to remove chemicals and bugs
In most cases, such preparation is sufficient for the strawberries to be consumed. These steps will help get rid of chemicals and potential bugs. If we are concerned that insects might be present ...
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Gardener shares surprising way to keep pests off strawberries: 'It works'
In one clip, they showed how companion planting can protect your strawberries from pests, saying: "The key to preventing pests is staying on the offense, not the defense." In order to get the best ...
Two University of Florida/IFAS-bred strawberries better at resisting nasty pest
University of Florida researchers have identified two strawberry varieties, Florida Brilliance and Sweet Sensation, that show ...
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The crushed bugs that dye foods red, like strawberry Yoplait yogurt
Some bugs are in our food because, well, we put them there. If you think it's fruit that turns this strawberry yogurt red, think again. Yes, there are in fact strawberries in there, but they're ...
Gardeners urged to put garlic leaves on strawberry plants
But using garlic in one of two ways can help drive these pests away. Garlic leaves sprinkled among your strawberry plants can ...
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Strawberry Yoplait yogurt is one of many foods colored with carmine - a natural, red dye made from crushed bugs
Some bugs are in our food because, well, we put them there. If you think it's fruit that turns this strawberry yogurt red, think again. Yes, there are in fact strawberries in there, but they're ...