Aphid Archives

We all hate to see aphid damage on our plants. They leave a path of stunted growth, yellowed leaves, reduced crop growth, mottled leaves, leaf curl, and distorted leaves from

Aphids are common garden and houseplant pests. They feed on the sap of plants. To control them many plant owners shy away from chemicals and want a natural remedy for

Aphids are among the most devastating and damaging pests in a garden. These pests cause browning, curled leaves, deformed flowers, stunted growth, withering, and low production. Fortunately, it is possible

OK, I know what you’re wondering: What Eats Aphids? Those small, sap-sucking insects that damage your plants. Aphids are the last things you want to see around your greenery if

One of life’s great ironies is that gardeners still resort to chemical pesticides to no avail. Yet the organic gardener next door has healthy, pest-free plants. This is due to

Anyone who’s Irish can tell you how vital potatoes are to the human diet. Alongside their fruity tomato kin, they’re among the most widely used vegetables and incredibly popular in

Chances are, if you have plants, you have at least one member of the dogbane family, like the Mandevilla vine. The dogbane family has it all: ornamentals, herbs, shrubs, and

Despite their common name, Green Peach Aphids (Myzus persicae) can thrive on a wide variety of plants, especially those grown in greenhouses. Some examples of plants they target include: These

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.

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

Now, if you’re wondering, “Do assassin bugs eat aphids?” or “What bugs eat aphids?” Absolutely! Equipped with sharp ‘proboscises’, they’re adept at taking down aphids, making them a top choice

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 juices. Aphids attack common garden plants

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.  Many species

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

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 is an environmentally friendly pesticide that will kill different species of aphids on plants and general pest control. So, does soapy

Woolly aphids (Eriosoma lanigerum), including the white woolly aphids, are one of over 4000 different types of aphids that may plague your garden. These aphids differ mostly in appearance from

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