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Aphids are sometimes called plant lice. You usually find them
on the tender new growth or on the undersides of leaves. They are
equipped with piercing/sucking mouth parts where they ingest fluids
from new tender growth and stems.
Size wise the aphid is tiny about 1/8 of an inch and oval in shape.
They may be green, pink, brown, white, black, yellow, red or gray
in color. Aphids are commonly found on young, developing leaves
and stems in clusters or colonies. Their feeding distorts the new
growth and they sometimes cause leaves to curl.
Aphids live and work in colonies and are generally easy to control.
Safer Insecticidal soap, will kill them on contact. You may need
to repeat applications three times to be sure to kill the eggs as
they hatch. Because aphid eggs are air-born, keep an eye out for
more, you may need to re-apply.
If one of the commercial soaps is not available, try 3-4 tablespoons
of liquid dishwashing soap per gallon of water and apply as a foliar
spray to your plant. Soap is also effective in managing aphids,
safe for people and the environment.
Check with your local garden center or nursery for available solutions
for plant pest control.
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