Getting Rid of Aphids

These tiny pests have hundreds of species and their see-through bodies are usually green, red, black, yellow, or white. Aphids damage plants by sucking the sap from leaves, twigs, stems, or roots and sometimes spread plant diseases in the process. Aphid colonies can usually be found on the underside of leaves, the tips of branches or anywhere there is new plant growth. Aphids can damage ornamental plants, fruit, shade trees, flowers and vegetable gardens. Winged aphids are produced when the colony is congested or the climate is poor. Keep an eye on house and garden plants often during the growing season and inspect new house plants before bringing them indoors. Pruning infested leaves or plants may help prevent plant diseases from spreading and reduce the growth of colonies. Plants such as coriander, basil, catnip, chives, and dill may help protect other vulnerable plants from aphid invasion.

Gogreenpestcontrol.ca Ladner Tsawwassen Delta B.C. Randy Bilesky

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