Consider the type and age of the plant.

Aphids are especially attracted to mustard plants (Brassica and Sinapis) and watercress or garden cress plants (Nasturtium). Aphids feed on the sap of plants using their piercing-sucking mouthparts. They damage plants by causing stunting growth, curling leaves, and transmitting plant ... Sep 11, 2024 ... Aphids have many naturally occurring predators and parasites that feed on them. On sturdy plants, aphids can be knocked off with a strong stream ... The aphids feed on phloem sap, which weakens the plant and causes a metabolic imbalance, twisting of the leaves and, in extreme cases, causing leaf loss. Leaf ... Aug 24, 2021 ... Milkweed aphids (also known as oleander aphid; Aphis nerii) are a non-native insect commonly found feeding on the sap of milkweed and butterfly ... Aug 5, 2012 ... The tell-tale signs of Aphid damage are yellow spots, curling leaves and tiny little whitish, tan, beige, or dark-colored insects on the backs of the leaves. Jul 31, 2019 ... Yellow aphids can appear in large colonies and are often a terrifying sight as they devour milkweed plants. They are a non-native insect and ... Feb 21, 2015 ... Aphids Love Organic Broccoli! Here's the tricky bit, virtually ALL organic broccoli has aphids. Why, well because aphids (the little ... Nov 19, 2024 ... How to Get Rid of Aphids: Killing Aphids ... You can often control aphids by wiping or spraying the leaves of the plant with a mild solution of ... Most plants will tolerate the use of insecticidal soaps. Test spray a small portion of the plant. Wait a few days and see if there is sensitivity to the foliage ...