Aphid Control - by all means

sfmathews · April 30, 2010

I had a big aphid problem about a month ago, I always do in the spring. At the time, they were on my potted peppers, so I would just rinse them off with the hose. They also took over my red honeysuckle too. But I waited cause I thought the predators would arrive. Next thing ya know, the aphids have pretty much disappeared. The lady bugs and their nymphs took care of them. I find the nymphs everywhere now! My peppers were none the worse for the wear, I planted them about 2 weeks ago and they are doing great. And no aphids!

HTH
Susan

April 30, 2010	#17
sfmathews Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Allen, TX Posts: 398	I had a big aphid problem about a month ago, I always do in the spring. At the time, they were on my potted peppers, so I would just rinse them off with the hose. They also took over my red honeysuckle too. But I waited cause I thought the predators would arrive. Next thing ya know, the aphids have pretty much disappeared. The lady bugs and their nymphs took care of them. I find the nymphs everywhere now! My peppers were none the worse for the wear, I planted them about 2 weeks ago and they are doing great. And no aphids! HTH Susan