Do artichoke plants attract flies?
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The flies are attracted because your plants probably have aphids (very common on artichoke plants). ... The aphids exude a sticky substance called honeydew which is high enough in sugar content to attract flies and bees. Hose your plants off every few days when you find aphids..
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