Aphid Archives

Fuzzy white or woolly aphids are very similar to their non-woolly aphid cousins. They are true bugs of the Arthropoda phylum. The adult bugs have wings, but the nymphs’ tiny,

The many types of aphids known as “greenfly” or “blackfly” are sap-sucking insects, live for about a month and can do lots of damage. This article looks at the many types of aphids attacking your garden and landscape.

There are a number of common insect pests that can be recognized on-sight, either directly or by the telltale signs they leave (such as the dense webbing of spider mites).

Have you noticed a sticky black substance on your plants, mottled and yellowed leaves, and a sudden stunted growth? All are signs of an aphid infestation. The many species of

“United we stand, divided we fall.” This is the slogan aphids go by. When they stand united, they stand against what? Unfortunately, your dear plants. These aphids are small insects

Gardeners everywhere know that anything strange found on a plant can be a sign of major problems. One of the most common symptoms is the presence of a white sticky

Aphids are small, soft-bodied insects that feed on plant fluids. They have long slender mouthparts they insert in stems and leaves and suck out fluids. Aphids attack common garden plants

If you have any number of plants in your home or outdoors and have not experienced any pest problems, consider yourself lucky. If you have had your share of little

Professional and home gardeners are aware of the many garden pests that can attack their plants. White aphids are one pest that can cause damage in large numbers. The many

Root aphids harm plants, introduce more pests and fungus, and reproduce fast. Killing them off with pesticides works. But, this treatment can make the diseased plant’s ecosystem worse by killing

Cabbage aphids (Brevicoryne brassicae) are small, gray-green insect pests that feed on certain types of plants, known as brassicas. They can cause significant damage to crops and tend to attack

Aphids are small insects that feed on green leafy plants. An aphid colony can destroy a garden, and unfortunately, they tend to attract colonies of ants. Anyone who has dealt

You probably know the pain of an aphid infestation. The tiny insects can wreak havoc on a garden if left unchecked. The signs include stunted plants with: Yellowing Wilting Curling

Question: Can you kill aphids with soapy water? Answer: Yes, soapy water will kill different species of aphids and general pest control. How? The basic organic garden recipe consists of

Gardening is a wonderful and productive hobby. But it can be frustrating to watch the fruits of your labor get destroyed by pests.  When that happens, you have to make

Aphidoidea, or aphids, are small insects that feed by sucking on plant sap. These soft-bodied creatures are “true bugs” because they are equipped with a specialized mouth solely to withdraw

Both Diatomaceous Earth and Aphids have quite a reputation. Aphids are vampires in the plant world. They suck the sap from your plants and leaving behind their waste, known as

Why is it important to control aphids on milkweed plants?  One of the most important and attractive butterfly lures you can add to your garden is milkweed. The 200 plus

Aphids you hate them! But the question is – How do you get rid of aphids naturally? Those pesky, troublesome pests we find on plants in the landscape and on houseplants

Oleander Aphids, (Aphis nerii Boyer de Fonscolombe), sometimes called the milkweed aphid, are tiny, bright yellow or orange insects with black legs, cornicles, antennae, and abdomen. Adults can be wingless

For the most part, common succulents are pest free; however, their plump juicy leaves can sometimes serve as a temptation for aphids. Succulents, like the echeveria plant while in bloom,

Woolly aphids are one of over 4000 different types of aphids which may plague your garden. These aphids differ mostly in appearance from others. Like all aphids, these insect pests

Root aphids are a big problem for succulent plants and root crops. These pests invade the roots of plants and deplete their root systems by sucking the juice from the