Non-Chemical Management
- Natural aphid predators such as ladybird beetles, lacewings, parasitic wasps, and syrphid or hover flies can maintain aphid populations at reasonable levels.
- Aphids can be washed from foliage with a strong stream of water.
- Maintain proper plant nutrition. Healthy plants are less susceptible to insect damage, and high nitrogen levels in the foliage encourages aphid reproduction.
Select non-chemical management options as your first choice!