Aphids a.k.a. Aphidoidea

Plants Aphids love

Apple

Artichoke

Basil

Beans

Blackberries

Bok choy

Broccoli

Brussels

Sprouts

Cabbage

Cantaloupe

Cat nip

Cauliflower

Celery

Chamomile

Swiss

Chard

Cherry

Chervil

Cilantro

Cucumber

Collards

Currants

Dill

(Echinacea)

Cone Flowers

Eggplant

Fennel

Artichoke

Squash

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Grapefruit

Grapes

Ground

Cherries

Honeydew

Horseradish

Kale

Kohlrabi

Lemon

Lemon balm

Lettuce

Lime

Marigold

Marjoram

Mint

Nasturitum

Okra

Orange

Oregano

Parsley

Peaches

Peanut

Pears

Peas

Peppers

Plum

Potato

Pumpkin

Sage

Spinach

Zucchini

Zinnia

Stevia

Tomatillos

Strawberry

Ground

Cherries

Watermelon

More Info

Identification

Aphids are tiny insects, or garden pests, that can be green, yellow, brown, gray, or black.

Damage

Aphids suck the juices out of the plants. They love to get together in large groups, attacking tender, new leaves and underneath the leaf.

Prevention

You can prevent aphids by including a lot of flowering plants, including pollinators. These flowers will attract insects that eat aphids.

Treatment Without Chemicals

You can remove by hand or spray them off with a heavy stream of water. Be careful not to harm your plants.

Treatment With Chemicals

You can use horticulture oil, insecticidal soap, or neem-based insecticidal products to get rid of aphid infestations