Aphid Pest Control
Aphids are not a generally a danger to your home, but they can wreak havoc in your garden and greenhouse. You will find a wealth of aphid pest control methods at your disposal. So which is the best method of pest control for aphids?
What aphids can do
Aphids are a curse for many gardeners. If you spot a perfect rose, or a lush tomato plant, look a little closer and you will probably find a cluster of aphids around it. Aphids are small insects, usually green or black, that live by sucking the sap out of young plants. This causes the leaves to curl up – one symptom of their presence. Another is the sugary substance discharged by the aphids, which can leave a layer on nearby windowsills or car that can be hard to shift.
Aphid pest control methods
If you spot aphids on your precious rose bush, the first thing to do is run a fingernail along the stem to brush off the perpetrators. However this can be a time-consuming job, which you will have to do more than once.
There is a range of products on the market to deal with aphids. Depending on the scale of your aphid problem, you may want to consult with a pest control company on the application of pesticides.
If you don't want to resort to pesticides, simple washing liquid, mixed with water and sprayed onto the plant can suffocate the aphids by blocking up their pores. Larger insects such as ladybirds and lacewings love to eat aphids. You can buy the eggs of these predators online.
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