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Message: <blockquote data-quote="BDub" data-source="post: 157931" data-attributes="member: 448"><p> <ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Try spraying cold water on the leaves; sometimes all aphids need is a cool blast to dislodge them. Typically they are unable to find their way back to the same plant.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">If you have a large aphid invasion, dust plants with flour. It constipates the pests.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Neem oil, insecticidal soaps, and horticultural oils are effective against aphids. Be sure to follow the application instructions provided on the packaging.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">You can often get rid of aphids by wiping or spraying the leaves of the plant with a mild solution of water and a few drops of dish soap. Soapy water should be reapplied every 2-3 days for 2 weeks.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">One variation of this soap-water mix includes cayenne pepper: Stir together 1 quart water, 1 tsp liquid dish soap, and a pinch of cayenne pepper. Do not dilute before spraying on plants.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://www.almanac.com/blog/gardening/garden-journal/what-diatomaceous-earth" target="_blank">Diatomaceous earth</a> (DE) is a non-toxic, organic material that will kill aphids. Do not apply DE when plants are in bloom; it is harmful to pollinators, too.</li> </ul></blockquote><p></p>