Aphids

Identification: Small, soft-bodied insects found on stems and undersides of leaves. Symptoms: Sticky residue (honeydew), distorted new growth, wilting.

Control:

• Neem Oil: Spray plants every few days to disrupt reproduction.

• Insecticidal Soap: Use organic soap to suffocate aphids.

• Predatory Insects: Introduce ladybugs or lacewings, natural predators of aphids.

• Companion Plants: Plant marigolds or dill nearby to deter aphids.

• Mycoinsecticides: Use Beauveria bassiana, a beneficial fungus that infects and kills aphids.