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Aphids
oroborus68
Spray them off with a hose. Then look up treatments for aphids.
prairieoverlord
I had a really bad aphid infestation on my pepper plant. I bought 1500 ladybugs and released them onto plant. Aphids GONE! In less than 3 days. It’s only been a week or so, so hopefully they don’t come back! Ladybugs will eat the aphids and leave your plant alone!
CopperPennz
I was gonna say the same thing!
isajames05
personally i’d try again with a new plant and precautions. aphids never fully go away :/
Zealousideal_Chard36
Aphids, take action quickly since they reproduce like crazy. A wide range of products will kill them. Spray early and often, every other day if you can.
Antique-Discount-712
Greenfly babies. Soapy water, spray the plant with it.
melita3953
I have made sprays with essential oils & used with success on aphids (on roses mostly). Here are 2 recipes. Thieves oil: 1 capful + 16 oz water in sprayer; shake well
Create your own spray mixture with essential oils. Use 4 to 5 drops of each: peppermint, clove, rosemary and thyme, and mix with water in a small spray bottle. Spray on affected plants to target adult aphids, as well as aphid larvae and eggs.
Be sure to cover the underside of the leaves as well as the top surface. You can also use eucalyptus.
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Aphids
Spray them off with a hose. Then look up treatments for aphids.
I had a really bad aphid infestation on my pepper plant. I bought 1500 ladybugs and released them onto plant. Aphids GONE! In less than 3 days. It’s only been a week or so, so hopefully they don’t come back! Ladybugs will eat the aphids and leave your plant alone!
I was gonna say the same thing!
personally i’d try again with a new plant and precautions. aphids never fully go away :/
Aphids, take action quickly since they reproduce like crazy. A wide range of products will kill them. Spray early and often, every other day if you can.
Greenfly babies. Soapy water, spray the plant with it.
I have made sprays with essential oils & used with success on aphids (on roses mostly). Here are 2 recipes. Thieves oil: 1 capful + 16 oz water in sprayer; shake well
Create your own spray mixture with essential oils. Use 4 to 5 drops of each: peppermint, clove, rosemary and thyme, and mix with water in a small spray bottle. Spray on affected plants to target adult aphids, as well as aphid larvae and eggs.
Be sure to cover the underside of the leaves as well as the top surface. You can also use eucalyptus.
It’s aphids, which are easy to kill