Aphids: signs & treatmentsUpdated 3 years ago

Signs

• Clusters of tiny black, green, yellow, white, or pink dots
• Sticky residue on leaves

Treatments

• First, isolate plant to prevent spread of aphids and repot with new soil
• Most effective strategy: spray directly with 70% isopropyl alcohol (rubbing alcohol) every day until bugs disappear
• Wash aphids off with a strong blast of water
• Introduce ladybugs into your garden to predate upon harmful insects
• Apply diluted neem oil to affected plants and keep out of direct sun until it washes off
• Spray affected plants with soapy water (1 tablespoon liquid soap in 1 quart of water) daily until bugs disappear