Aphids
Aphids are a common greenhouse pest, but early detection and a balanced approach can help keep populations manageable. Explore practical Growing Dome guidance on identifying aphids, understanding why they thrive, improving plant health and airflow, physically removing infestations, and using biological controls such as ladybugs and other beneficial predators. You’ll also learn about the relationship between aphids and ants, along with organic pest-management approaches that help protect the wider greenhouse ecosystem.
How to Get Rid of Aphids Naturally
August 14, 2020
Aphids are tiny soft shell bugs that usually attach themselves to the underside of leaves. They can spread disease and damage plants, mostly by weakening plants or trees. Aphids do not often kill plants unless they are very young sprouts. Aphids suck the sap from the plant and refine it into honey. There are many different reasons aphids develop, but luckily there are also plenty of ways to get rid of aphids.
