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What do aphids look like?

Aphids actually come in a variety of colors but generally are more green sometimes commonly brown. They are fairly small insects with large bodies and small, long legs. Generally you will identify aphids in an area based on the damage they cause as opposed to looking for the bugs. Once they get into an area they do breed fast and become problematic.

What's wrong with having aphids in the garden?

As aphids breed rapidly they start feeding on plant material, fruits, and vegetables. They also can ruin flowers and kill the plants as they eat them. If you have a fresh garden, aphids can quickly ruin it.

The other problem about aphids in the garden is that they excrete honeydew. This attract ants which will do even more damage to the garden and plants.

How to get rid of aphids?

There are normally a few things that are done to help get rid of aphid problems.

One is to plant plants that bring aphid predators to the area. These beneficial insects will keep the aphid population under control and you really won't have to worry about them.

You can also use a spray to kill aphids. Most homemade sprays consist of water, vegetable oil, vinegar, and a little dish soap. You can also get something called insecticidal spray which is almost the same thing. This spray will stick to the plants for awhile and suffocate the aphid pests. Mix it up until it's nice and foamy and use it in the area you are having aphid problems.

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