Linden Trees with aphids

Hi. We have several linden trees on our property and all seem to be dropping a lot of sap, as well as now attracting a lot of wasps. The trees are quite large, 30′ plus in height. Is there a…

Beech Blight Aphids

My 20 year old beautiful Beech hedge has Beech Blight Aphids. What will work to get rid of them and NOT humans? Neem Bill, vinegar, epsom salts, dishsoap???…

Follow-up question to response about dealing with red aphids

First, thank you so much for identifying the red aphids that are infesting my False Sunflower ‘Bleeding Hearts’! I’ve taken your advice and sprayed (all hundred million of them) with insecticidal soap, and hope you’ll indulge a follow-up question: what…

Aphids attacking my bridal wreath bushes

Hi, Our backyard is backing on to green belt and back of the fence we have bridal wreath bushes all along approximately 45 ft wide and spring will be very beautiful!! with whole fence bloomed with flowers. This yr after…

tiny orange eggs, tiny caterpillar, aphids

Hello, I recently noticed tiny orange eggs smaller than a poppy seed (by which l mean the kind we eat in banned goods) all over a young Birch tree (I think it’s a Birch, l didn’t plant it). The next…

My balcony garden’s ongoing war with aphids

I love petunias and their gorgeous colours but what I DON’T love are the Aphids!!!! Every single summer, I buy petunias that look stunning up until August and then, the aphids ring the dinner bell and my lush beauties become…

Aphids overwinter in soil?

Hello, I had an issue with aphids this year on my squash, cucumber and lettuce in particular. I have pulled all the plants out of my garden and have added some compost. Today I noticed the aphid “trail” (clear/sticky substance)…

Aphids (?) on a hoya

I have an indoor hoya infested, repeatedly, with tight clusters of little orange insects on the new growth and flower clusters. I have sprayed and removed weekly with Safers Insecticidal Soap but after a few days they reappear. Are they…

Orange Aphids on Milkweed

My milkweed crop is LOADED, that is completely covered in orange aphids. Should I cut them down, bag them and get rid of them. Where do aphids go in winter. Soil?…