So Gross!

I knew I had an aphid problem on my morning glories a week ago. I wish I would have taken care of the problem then! Now I have a nasty infestation of the little suckers.

Aphids are also known as "ant cows." These tiny bugs suck the juice of tender growing tips of leaves and then excrete "honeydew." The ants care for their own little herds of honey-makers. If you look close, you can see an attending ant keeping an eye on things.