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I'm sorry to say it, but if you have aphids, it may just be a matter of time until your precious plants are toast. While it's true that most plants can withstand a certain amount of aphid damage, it's also true that aphids have the ability to reproduce like mad. When that happens, most plants don't stand a chance. To stave off the advancing hordes, read this article and learn what it takes to get rid of aphids with proper aphid control practices.
Growing up in the Midwest, I was barely aware that slugs existed. Then my dad moved to Oregon, where the slugs are so huge they've earned a place in the local culture. By the time I turned 16, I had even witnessed slug sex. Now, as an adult, I understand that slugs are less entertaining when you're trying to grow a healthy garden. This article includes tips for natural and ecological controls as well as traps, barriers, and poisons, and should help solve a slug problem of any size.
Plants are supposed to be docile things - mostly food for animals and insects - but not this plant. Poison Ivy is mean. While it can't uproot itself and chase us around, I swear I've seen the virulent plant lean in my direction out on the hiking trail. There's no way around it. Poison ivy must be destroyed. However, unless you want to end up smothered in urushiol - the plant's toxic oil - you'll need to take the proper precautions.