To aphids

in growgoodplants •  3 years ago 

How to get rid of aphids ?

Aphids are tiny soft bodies insects that demages your plants by sucking the plants sap and producing honey dew in the results..
The honey dew is oilly which on the surface of plants leaves causes wilting leaves...

Ants are attracted towards this sweet honey and act as a vector by spreading the honey dew to the other leaves also ...

How to get rid of aphids ?

*Remove aphids by hand :
By spraying water or knocking them into a bucket of soapy water...

*Trap & Monitor

Yellow Sticky Traps work well for outdoor and potted plants where localized monitoring is desired.
Ribbon Traps are best for row crops and greenhouse settings. They save time and energy while giving thorough coverage

*use organic sprays :
Control with natural or organic sprays like a soap-and-water mixture, neem oil, or essential oils...

*Use of natural enemies :
Employ natural predators like ladybugs, green lacewings, and birds...

*Grow good plants :
Grow the right plants that attract predatory insects, plants that repel aphids, and plants that "trap" aphids...

Thanks ❤️

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