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Aphid Infestation: How to Identify & Get Rid of Aphids

Among the most common garden pests, aphids are very tiny, soft-bodied insects that multiply quickly and harm your garden's trees and plants. Seeing those tiny green bugs pop up in your greenery could become disastrous quickly. Here are a few methods for natural aphid infestation control on trees and plants without using dangerous chemicals.<br>

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Aphid Infestation: How to Identify & Get Rid of Aphids

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  1. Alphids Infection Finding an infestation is never fun but there are helpful and effective ways to get your unwanted guests out

  2. WHAT ARE APHIDS? "Seeing tiny green bugs pop up in your greenery could become disastrous quickly" Aphids are small, soft-bodied insects that feed on plant sap and nutrients. The color of aphids varies from green, yellow, white, and pink to brown depending on their species. They are typically wingless with pear-shaped bodies and long antennae.

  3. How to Remove Aphids? "Staying on top of preventative care for your landscape will keep infestations at bay" Removing Aphids by Hand 1. One of the fastest and easiest methods is to remove them by hand. It may be tedious, but because they are easily seen up close, you should be able to remove them all with just your gloves and a garbage bag.

  4. 2. Using Soap and Water Against Aphids A spray hose has the power to remove more aphids at once if you have a larger infestation on your hands. Make sure the hose is on a pressure high enough to knock the insects off, but low enough so it doesn’t damage the plants. 3. Spraying Neem Oil You can spray neem oil throughout your garden before aphids even get there. It will deter aphids from settling at all, as well as many other nutrient-taking pests.

  5. 4. Ladybugs Introducing some ladybugs the most effective against aphids and other soft-bodied insects into your garden can improve the health of plants dramatically. Even when released with care, ladybugs will fly away within a few days.

  6. "Aphids can be very difficult to get rid of in a landscape" For more tips & professional aphid control help contact, www.treesunlimitednj.com

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