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What are the common pests that affect allium plants?

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Common pests that affect allium plants include onion maggots, onion thrips, aphids, slugs, and snails. Onion maggots are small fly larvae that feed on the bulbs, causing damage and rot. Onion thrips are tiny insects that pierce the leaves and suck sap, resulting in silvery streaks or speckles. Aphids can colonize the foliage and transmit diseases, while slugs and snails feed on the leaves, leaving behind holes and damage. Regularly inspecting the plants for signs of these pests, practicing good garden hygiene, and employing pest management strategies can help control and minimize their impact on allium plants.
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