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Aphids visual guide

Look for clusters on tender shoots, curled young leaves, sticky residue, and ants moving around the plant.

Aphids symptom diagramAphidsLook for clusters on tender shoots, curled young leaves, sticky residue, and ants moving around the plant.

Pattern to check

  • Symptoms appear on leaves, stems, soil, or new growth.
  • The problem often starts in one section before spreading.
  • Recent watering, weather, fertilizer, or transplant changes usually provide clues.

First actions

  1. Confirm the likely cause before treating.
  2. Spray clusters off with water
  3. Remove badly affected leaves or pests where needed.
  4. Improve light, airflow, soil moisture, or spacing.

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