Aphids on tomato plants are the bane of many a gardener’s existence. While these tiny bugs may look fairly innocuous, tomato ...

How to Identify Aphids. Usually 1/16 to 1/8 inch long, these insects resemble oversized lice and often are called plant lice. Although green is their most common color, they also come in a variety ...

The simplest method for getting rid of aphids is removing them on sight. 'If aphids have already taken hold of your garden, you can tackle them with strong jets of water, and a good drenching can save ...

This will kill aphids and also target larvae and aphid eggs. Lavender essential oil in particular is effective for repelling aphids, ants, fleas and beetles.

Can you kill aphids with washing-up liquid? Many gardeners suggest using washing-up liquid to help control an aphid infestation. The general consensus online suggests using a weak solution of ...

Springtime is prime time for pests to do damage in your garden. Here's how to spot aphids, thrips and spider mites and how to rid your plants of them.

It will kill the aphids. If they reappear, treat as needed. Check what insecticides you may have on hand. Virtually all insecticides labeled for use on ornamentals to control insects will kill aphids.

Vinegar may kill aphids, but it must be diluted to use on plants and could kill or damage your peppers. We recommend using one of the methods above instead. How can you keep bugs off pepper plants?

Q: We grow milkweed for the monarch butterflies, and it is covered with aphids. How do we get rid of the aphids without harming the monarch caterpillars? A: There are several steps you can take to ...

My "Tonto" crape myrtles stay covered with aphids and black mildew. I've tried every product available, and none keeps the aphids away for more than two weeks. The trees are close to our house ...

QUESTION: A month or so back, I noticed half-inch black and orange bugs all over my orange butterfly weed plants (milkweed). The bugs didn't seem to bother the plants, but ...