Aphids

About Aphids

Half of the battle with any insect pests in the garden is firstly finding or observing them before they wreak complete havoc. The next challenge is to identify them correctly, before you can finally find the most effective way of eradicating or controlling them. Some insect pests are large and mobile, others are nocturnal while some are microscopic. These factors all test your powers of observation.

One of the most common and easily identifiable garden insect pests is aphids, also known as greenfly or blackfly, depending on their colour. There are many different colour variations amongst the numerous species that abound in the garden. Aphids attack most garden plants and are usually found in large colonies on the new growth tips, flower buds or on succulent foliage. They are particularly prevalent during early spring and into the summer season, sucking the sap from plants and causing malformed flowers and foliage. Many other plant diseases are transmitted by these wily little creatures.


Aphids are mostly immobile, but some do grow wings when colonies become overcrowded or host plants begin to show signs of stress and wilting. This allows them to move off and seek new plants to colonise. They are usually easy to control with one of the numerous different insecticides registered for use on these pests. However, there are also various different insects that prey on aphids, including ladybirds and praying mantis. This always creates a dilemma in the minds of gardeners as many beneficial insects can be harmed by injudicious spraying. The final call always rests with the individual.   

Products on the Market

Controlling aphids on fruit trees

Chemical
Efekto Malasol
Efekto Aphicide
Makhro Agro Kemprin
Makhro Agro Koinor
Makhro Agro Seizer 100ec
Protek Complete
Protek Knox Worm
Kombat Aphids

Organic
Efekto Oleum
Kirchhoff’s Ludwig’s Insect Spray+
Kirchhoff’s Margaret Roberts Organic Insecticide
Makhro Agro SK Eco Oil Spray
Makhro Agro Organicide Plus
Makhro Agro Organicide

Controlling Aphids on ornamentals

Chemical
Efekto Malasol
Efekto Plant Protector
Makhro Agro Koinor
Makhro Agro Seizer 100ec
Makhro Agro Kemprin
Protek Complete
Kombat Aphids

Organic
Efekto Oleum
Kirchhoff’s Ludwig’s Insect Spray+
Kirchhoff’s Margaret Roberts Organic Insecticide
Makhro Agro SK Eco oil spray
Makhro Agro Organicide
Makhro Agro Organicide Plus

Controlling Aphids on Veggies

Chemical
Efekto Malasol
Efekto Aphicide
Makhro Agro Kemprin
Makhro Agro Koinor
Makhro Agro Seizer 100ec
Protek Complete
Kombat Aphids

Organic
Kirchhoff’s Ludwig’s Insect Spray+
Kirchhoff’s Margaret Roberts Organic Insecticide
Makhro Agro Organicide Plus
Makhro Agro Organicide