How to Kill Aphids on Flowers
Aphids are approximately 1/8-inch long with oval shaped body. Adult aphids are typically wingless and they can be white, green, yellow, red or black. Aphids are found in groups on the leaves of flowers and produce honeydew, a sticky substance that turns into a black mold fungus. Leaves of flowers will curl, become distorted and turn yellow. Check your flowers regularly for the presence of aphids to get rid of them before they damage the flowers Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Garden hose or sink sprayer
- Insecticidal soap
- Horticultural oils
- Organic insecticide
Instructions
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Spray flowers with a stream of water from the garden hose to knock the aphids off the flowers. Indoor flowers can be sprayed with water from a sink sprayer. Delicate flowers may be dipped in water to remove the aphids.
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Mix the insecticidal soap according to the directions on the label. Spray the soap on the aphids where they appear on the leaves and other parts of the flower. Apply the insecticidal soap once a week for two to three weeks.
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Spray your flowers with horticultural oils to kill aphids on the plants. Mix the oil and spray the oil according to the instructions on the label.
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Use an organic insecticide to kill aphids on flowers. Follow the directions on the label for use.
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Tips & Warnings
Use a time-release organic fertilizer for your flowers. Using too much fertilizer can attract aphids. Test the sensitivity of the plant to the insecticidal soap by spraying a small area. Give your flowers the right amount of water and light. This will prevent your flowers from becoming stressed and attracting aphids. Prune leaves and stems on plants infested with aphids and isolate them until they no longer have aphids on them.
Do not use dish liquid mixed with water on your flowers. Dish washing liquid contains chemicals and fragrance that will burn the flowers.
