Q: During the first year with my apricot tree, I sprayed it with soapy water to control aphids. Every day I check the leaves, but the apids never stop. Is this good a spray to use? A: Soap sprays are ...

Aphids are small insects which feed on the stems, flowers and in some cases, the roots of plants, though they are most commonly found on the underside of leaves. These quarter-inch-long pests can be a ...

Aphids are common garden pests that can damage your plants, but they can be managed safely and effectively. In this video, learn proven organic methods to control and prevent aphids without harmful ...

A: Aphids are annoying, damaging pests. They are tiny, smaller than an eighth of an inch long; they pierce the plants and suck out juices. They come in many colors: beige, black, green, orange, pink, ...

Aphids are invasive, small, soft-bodied insects that feed on plants and trees by sucking sap from leaves and stems. They excrete a sugary substance called honeydew, which drips down on the surrounding ...

Scout for aphids on fruit trees at least twice a week. The first place to check is on the undersides of leaves at the ends of twigs and branches. Aphid feeding can cause leaves to curl or twist. It ...

Crape myrtles are commonly attacked by crape myrtle aphids. This often leads to a black fungus, called sooty mold, forming on leaves and branches in mid- to late summer. Control these insects by ...

I have significantly more aphids now than in the last couple of years. I assume it is because of the warm spring, but I am not sure what to do. I would be doing some serious garlic-pepper tea spraying ...