Aphid
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aphidoidea
This small, pear shaped, bug can be green, red, brown or gray. It sucks the sap from the leaves of plants. Signs of aphids: leaf curling, excretion of sweet honeydew substance, ants. Natural predators of aphids: ladybugs, green lacewings, syrphid flies and parasitic wasps.
Pest Characterisitics
Good or Bad:
Bad
Habitat:
Garden, Lawn, Landscape, Houseplants
Color:
White
Signs of Pest:
Curling Leaves, Excretion of Honeydew, Discoloration, Stunted Growth
Bug Length:
<1/4", Microscopic
Number of Legs:
8 Legs
Wings:
No Wings, Wings
Antennae:
Antennae
Recommended Solution Name
To remove, first try a high pressure wash. Neem oil and an insecticidal soap could take care of the problem. Spray a small area of plant to make sure it won't cause damage. Wait a few days and if no damage, treat the whole plant. Insecticides such as Hi Yield 55% Malathion, Boneide’s Mite X, or Eight Insect Control are also options.
