Aphids: Harmful suckers
Identifying features: Small, soft insects that feed in colonies on young shoots and leaves.
Damage to plants:Aphids suck plant juices and weaken the plants; they can also transmit viruses.
Combat strategies:
- Spray plants with a mixture of soap and water.
- Use beneficial insects such as ladybirds and lacewings.
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