Aphids, probably oleander aphids. Hit it with a spray from the hose when you see them, just harass them as much as you can. They are inevitable with milkweed, in my experience.
mathe_matical
Happens to my tropical milkweed ): gotta spray them off with the hose and then apply neem oil or insecticidal soap
Odd_Wedding_4794
Milkweed as always covered in aphid. That’s kinda the point. Most people plant milkweed in their garden because it’s benefits to wildlife/biodiversity. The aphids love the milkweed and other wildlife love the aphids. Treatment is futile and also counterproductive to reason most people plant it.
MikeCheck_CE
Aphids are typically a short-lived problem.
Just blast them off with a hose to control the numbers until some predators show up to feast on them.
whatwoulddavegrohldo
I’m surprised no one has told you yet you have ants domesticating and farming aphids on your plant! Treat the ants too cuz if you try to treat the aphids, they’ll do their best to protect their new animal farm
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Aphids, probably oleander aphids. Hit it with a spray from the hose when you see them, just harass them as much as you can. They are inevitable with milkweed, in my experience.
Happens to my tropical milkweed ): gotta spray them off with the hose and then apply neem oil or insecticidal soap
Milkweed as always covered in aphid. That’s kinda the point. Most people plant milkweed in their garden because it’s benefits to wildlife/biodiversity. The aphids love the milkweed and other wildlife love the aphids. Treatment is futile and also counterproductive to reason most people plant it.
Aphids are typically a short-lived problem.
Just blast them off with a hose to control the numbers until some predators show up to feast on them.
I’m surprised no one has told you yet you have ants domesticating and farming aphids on your plant! Treat the ants too cuz if you try to treat the aphids, they’ll do their best to protect their new animal farm
It seems healthy. Wouldn’t worry much.