9 EASY WAYS TO GET RID OF APHIDS FAST

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Aphids usually show up on plants that are under some sort of stress—perhaps from drought or heat stress, or overwatering, or over-fertilizing.

Luckily, aphids are one of the easier pests to manage if you catch them early, before their colonies grow too large.

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Avoid over-fertilizing your plants.

01. Instead of applying fertilizer all at once, feed your plants smaller amounts of nutrients throughout the season, or use an organic slow-release fertilizer only when needed. Learn more

Keep your plants well watered.

02. Plants are more defenseless during hot, dry conditions, as they’re not able to produce the chemicals they need to fend off pests. Learn more

Attract beneficial insects to your garden.

03. A popular method of pest control among greenhouse growers is using “banker plants” to introduce parasitic wasps as a biological means of pest management. Learn more

Grow plants with natural pest-repelling properties around your yard.

04. Aphids especially hate the strong scent of marigolds and catnip, so they make great companion plants for valuable crops you’re trying to protect. Learn more

Plant a trap crop to attract aphids.

05. Good trap crops for aphids include nasturtiums, calendula, and nettles. Once the aphids swarm these sacrificial plants, pull them up and throw them in the trash. Learn more