Insects that attack aphids include the adults and larvae of predatory ladybirds, hoverfly larvae, parasitic wasps, aphid midge larvae, "aphid lions" (the larvae of green lacewings), and …

Oct 8, 2025 · For fruit or shade trees, spray dormant horticultural oil to kill overwintering aphid eggs. Beneficial insects, such as ladybugs, lacewings, and parasitic wasps, will feed on aphids.

Nov 21, 2024 · As a result, you’ll want to start with the most natural method of aphid control and go to the next step if aphids still present a problem. Step 1: Hose down your plants.

Sep 26, 2025 · Aphid, (family Aphididae), any of a group of sap-sucking, soft-bodied insects (order Homoptera) that are about the size of a pinhead, most species of which have a pair of …

Jun 25, 2025 · The Russian wheat aphid (Diuraphis noxia) is a highly destructive pest of cereal crops, particularly wheat and barley. Native to Eurasia, it has become invasive in several …

Nov 2, 2023 · One of the most important reasons aphid control should be a priority in your garden is they are often vectors for plant viruses. Look out for an aphid attack on squash, cucumber, …

Signs of severe aphid feeding are twisted and curled leaves, yellowed leaves, stunted or dead shoots and poor plant growth. Treating aphids for the health of plants is usually unnecessary.