Get Rid Of Aphids

This is something that a lot of farmers are dealing with these days. An Aphid is a small sap sucking insect and are one of the must destructive insects on the planet. They are a destructive super pest causing headaches to farmers and gardeners all over the world. They are an asexual anomaly causing them to grow into a giant superbugs family that can be found worldwide.

Aphids And Plants

Aphids are incredibly destructive. Aphids drain sap, the life source out of the plant. They also are capable If that isn’t bad enough Aphid silva is toxic to plants. Some of the symptoms of Aphid Damage on plants include slow growth, wilted leaves, stunted growth, browning, low yield, and even death. Aphids were even responsible for the late blight (infestations) among potatoes in the irish potato famine in the 1800′s. The damage of plants and commercial crops ahve resulted in farmers spending a lot of time and money on trying to stop this microscopic monster.

Aphid Control

There are basically two ways to promote Aphid control.

Insecticides
There are various insecticides that can be used to control aphids. Nowadays, there are many plant extracts and plant products that are eco-friendly and control aphids as effectively as chemical insecticides. Suggested use of Neem products and Lantana products to protect plants against aphids. It is important to inspect the undersides of leaves and especially new growth for aphids. Contact pesticides as well as detergents are the most effective means of bringing down an aphid population.

Biological Control
This involves using a natural predator, such as lacewings, to control the population of aphids. The predator is introduced as eggs or larvae which then develop by eating aphids, bringing down the aphid population. Aphids also dislike the smell of garlic, catnip, and mint. If you add those plants next to infested plants, aphids may possibly relocate themselves.

Using the correct pesticide is important when fighting Aphids.  Aphids are a superbug, which basically means that they adapt to their surroundings.  If you use the wrong pesticide it can actually make them resistant to pesticides.  Here is a list of some of the approved pesticides that you can use to fight Aphids.

Aphid Control Aphid Guard

Aphid Guard kills aphids by simply shredding their intestines. The rough micro-crystal spears in AphidGuard attach to the legs and bodies of aphids as they crawl across it. When they groom it off, the crystals are like ground glass in the bugs intestines, shredding them from the inside out, resulting in internal bleeding, dehydration and ultimately death. Because of the tiny size of these crystals AphidGuard is harmless to your pets and family as both intestinal tracks are hundreds the size of that of an insect. Simply wet your plants and dust them lightly with AphidGuard. It’s fine white powder lightly covers the leaves for just a few days, that’s all it takes to be aphids free.

Bayer 701290B 3-in-1 Insect Disease & Mite Control

Triple protection for flowering plants, trees and shrubs. Kills and controls insects. Cures and prevents fungal disease. Controls Spider Mites and Aphids. Protects up to two times longer against twice as many pests versus other brands. Systemic rainproof protection lasts up to 30 days.

Bonide 611 Tree And Shrub Insect Control

Bondia 611 Controls borers, leaf miners, aphids, and other destructive insect pests. Systemic protection will not wash off. Controls insects for up to 1 year. Apply as a drench with a watering can. Contains: 1.47% Imidacloprid. No. 609: 32 oz., concentrate No. 611:

APSA 80
It may seem contradictory, but water does not always “wet” well. This is because water (H2O) is a polar molecule: It has both positive and negative ends. When these ends are linked by an electrical charge, a chain forms and droplets occur. This is called hydrogen bonding and is the cause of surface tension. Surfactants overcome the effects of beading or surface tension. One end of the surfactant molecule is soluble in oily or waxy substances, and the second end is water-soluble. When a surfactant is added to water and oil, its molecules align themselves at the appropriate ends of the interface and pull the layers together, reducing the beading or surface tension. APSA 80 breaks the bond of water and allows pesticides to coat evenly giving you greater protection.