Does Composting Kill Aphids? 4 Questions to Consider

Does Composting Kill Aphids? 4 Questions to Consider

If you like to garden, you’ve probably thought a bit about composting. Maybe you even have a compost bin or two on your property. What’s nice about composting is the ability to transform household scraps and garden plants into beautiful, nutrient-rich soil amendments that can be added to your in-ground garden, raised beds, or containers….

Can You See Aphids on Plants? Spotting Early Infestations

Can You See Aphids on Plants? Spotting Early Infestations

When it comes to identifying and stopping garden pests, the first thing you need to do is to understand what you’re looking at. Some bugs are easily seen. Others are microscopic. So what about aphids? Can you see them on plants? Unlike many microscopic bugs, aphids are typically 1-3mm long and can be seen on…

Are Aphids Poisonous? Things You Should Know + Helpful Tips

Are Aphids Poisonous? Things You Should Know + Helpful Tips

Have you ever noticed a cluster of aphids in your garden and wondered if they were poisonous. Can they sting or bite like wasps and ticks? Can they transmit diseases like mosquitoes? Aphids are not poisonous. They can neither sting nor bite since their piercing mouthparts are designed to puncture plant tissue, not skin. They…

Will Aphids Die in Winter? 5 Things You Need to Know

Will Aphids Die in Winter? 5 Things You Need to Know

If you like to garden, you might have wondered if winter is going to solve some of your pest problems, especially if you’ve dealt with aphids recently. Will the cold weather help you come spring? Will winter kill off aphids and other garden pests? Aphids can survive in winter through adaptation, diapausing, freeze tolerance, and…

Can Plants Recover from Aphids? Tips to Help Plants Thrive

Can Plants Recover from Aphids? Tips to Help Plants Thrive

A while back, I admittedly didn’t pay close enough attention to my okra during the hot summer months here in Texas, and aphids invaded. By the time I got my act together, they were clustering around my okra blooms, damaging the foliage, disfiguring the okra pods, and spreading to other parts of my garden. The…

Are Aphids Red? Identifying and Stopping Red Aphids

Are Aphids Red? Identifying and Stopping Red Aphids

Have you ever noticed small red bugs on your plants and wondered if they were aphids…or something else. Are aphids ever red? And if so, what can you do about them? Aphids come in many colors–black, green, white, brown, yellow, purple, and pink–but numerous aphid species are dark red, brownish red, pinkish red, and other…

Are Aphids Bad for Dogs? What Every Pet Owner Should Know

Are Aphids Bad for Dogs? What Every Pet Owner Should Know

I’ve had furry friends in my house for most of my life, and they’re incredibly curious creatures. But what happens if your dog has been sniffing around aphid-infested plants. Are aphids harmful to dogs? Unlike mosquitoes, ticks, and other harmful insects, aphids cannot harm dogs. They have piercing mouthparts (called stylets) that they use to…