are these aphids?

lady · May 9, 2006

Hi all -

I'm new to the gardening world. I found these bugs all over some of my tomato plants. Are these aphids?

I spray them off with water when i find them but they keep coming back.
Thanks in advance.

Suze · May 10, 2006

Yes, those are aphids. Use a soap spray per directions. And, spray twice a week until the problem is under control.

FWIW, I like to leave the soap spray on for a couple of minutes, then rinse off. There is no benefit to leaving it on the plants (it works on contact by damaging the soft body of the insect), and leaving it on can tend to make plants photosensitive, especially in warmer climates.

May 9, 2006	#1
lady Tomatovillian™ Join Date: May 2006 Location: San Jose Posts: 1	are these aphids? Hi all - I'm new to the gardening world. I found these bugs all over some of my tomato plants. Are these aphids? I spray them off with water when i find them but they keep coming back. Thanks in advance.

May 10, 2006	#2
Suze Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 3,027	Yes, those are aphids. Use a soap spray per directions. And, spray twice a week until the problem is under control. FWIW, I like to leave the soap spray on for a couple of minutes, then rinse off. There is no benefit to leaving it on the plants (it works on contact by damaging the soft body of the insect), and leaving it on can tend to make plants photosensitive, especially in warmer climates.