When it comes to growing your own vegetables, aphids are a threat you're always on the lookout for. Plants such as broccoli, cabbage, cucumbers, peppers, and a few others are more susceptible to an ...

Inspect your garden for aphids every few days. “Things can get out of hand quickly if you’re not paying attention,” says ...

Aphids attract beneficial bugs and pollinators.

Aphids in your garden aren't ever a good sign, and all you need to get rid of them — without hurting beneficial pests — is a sweet smelling fruit.

Our gardens are bursting into bloom, but sap-sucking aphids also have their eyes on our prized plants — including roses and dahlias. If you notice an aphid infestation this spring, the good news is ...

Q:I planted fava beans in the fall, planning to eat the beans. Everything went great until I looked closely yesterday and saw the tips of many of the plants were covered with black aphids and many of ...

Almost every gardener discovers aphids on their plants at one time or another. Before I get into what they are and how to control them, here is the most interesting thing about them: Female aphids are ...

Gardeners are being urged to sprinkle a rather unexpected ingredient onto their plants – washing up liquid. The suggestion, though somewhat baffling, is backed by experts. Gardening aficionado Ish, ...

Aphids - who hasn't been bothered by these little insects at one time or another? Why do they reproduce on plants so successfully? Researchers have found out that aphids are able to influence the ...

Aphids survive on an unbalanced diet of plant sap by breaking down all available plant amino acids and rebuilding essential ones, new research shows. Aphids suck up an almost endless supply of sugary ...