What are your solutions for aphids?

KathyDC · June 3, 2020

Hi all!

I have a regular problem with aphids. This happens every year, and of course it's already happening again.

My usual solution is to release ladybugs and that works well for me all season, but for various reasons that's not an option this year.

I am going to try a Castile soap spray, but have been reading that a calcium spray is even better. Does anybody do this?

Also, does anyone have any cheap solutions for aphid control? I read something about crushing eggshells and soaking them in water to make a DIY calcium spray, but that appears to need to sit for a month.

Open to any suggestions that actually work, and especially if they're cheap!

Kathy

June 3, 2020	#1
KathyDC Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Suburban Washington, DC (Zone 7A) Posts: 347	What are your solutions for aphids? Hi all! I have a regular problem with aphids. This happens every year, and of course it's already happening again. My usual solution is to release ladybugs and that works well for me all season, but for various reasons that's not an option this year. I am going to try a Castile soap spray, but have been reading that a calcium spray is even better. Does anybody do this? Also, does anyone have any cheap solutions for aphid control? I read something about crushing eggshells and soaking them in water to make a DIY calcium spray, but that appears to need to sit for a month. Open to any suggestions that actually work, and especially if they're cheap! Kathy