Understanding aphid biology and behavior.

As an aphid taxonomist, I am often contacted by people who want to sample aphids in crops or experimental fields using yellow pan traps. Do aphids kill plants? Very rarely. Some aphids cause some leaf and bud distortion, they can spread plant viruses and you might see some honeydew on which a ... Aphids are small (1.5–3.5 mm), soft-bodied insects (Blackman and Eastop, 2000) that feed exclusively on sap from the vascular tissues of plants, mainly the ... Feb 4, 2025 ... Aphids ... Aphids damage a huge variety of host plants by sucking the juices from leaves and stems, causing discoloration, leaf curling, yellowing ... Feb 21, 2022 ... Aphids and lace bugs are common pests that attack shrubs found in many landscapes, including: Fortunately, we have great information to share with you about ... Dec 24, 2022 ... Observations, factoids, funny clips, and lots of bugs and other nature related images. An Awful Affinity for Aphids. Nov 5, 2019 ... A great way to clear off the masses of aphids on a plant is to spray them with water. You can take your plants into the bathtub, shower, or sink ... Mar 9, 2015 ... Mix up a squirt bottle of water and dish detergent. Add 2 parts water to 1 part dish detergent and spray directly onto aphids. Aphids are small, soft-bodied insects that feed on plant sap. Aphids are frequently found on tips of shoots and new growth. Sep 9, 2011 ... After a week of misting in the morning and evening with a soapy solution, the aphids were pretty much gone.