My peach tree has aphids.... eeek, how do I get rid of them?

All the blossoms froze so no peaches for me this year, but there are aphids ALL over my tree! Any suggestions for a water in product?

My peach tree has aphids.... eeek, how do I get rid of them?
Put liquid dish soap and water in a spray bottle, or put it in a sprayer on the end of a hose spray the limbs of the tree. Put some dish soap directly on a rag and apply it to the tree trunk.





You can use this method for any plant or tree.
Reply:The best way to organically get rid of all those nasty aphids is to pick up some ladybug beetles at you garden center. They will gobble up all those nasty aphids in no time.


If you want to try a systemic insecticide use one made by Bayer, follow the directions on the label, but remember this stuff is highly toxic and this is a peach tree with eatable fruit. The Bayer systemic lasts for 3- 6 months. That would be the only water in type you asked about that would eliminate aphids and your problem would be gone and all the leaves that are effected will fall off. But not to worry they will recover. Also check with your local county extension service they may have some better solutions.
Reply:Ladybugs eat aphids. You can buy ladybugs on the internet or at some gardening stores.
Reply:Try spraying them with soapy water.


Only 'baby' ladybugs really eat aphids.
Reply:ladybugs!
Reply:Get a bag of ladybugs!
Reply:Frequent Inspection. Catch them early. One “colonizer” can produce up to 80 offspring in as little as a week and is capable of doing so several times. Slowly walk through your garden several times a week paying close attention to the underside of leaves. Also check for aphids on newly purchased plants and transplants.





Don’t over fertilize. Aphids prefer the new growth that is found in abundance in overly fertilized plants. Use only slow release fertilizers. It is also a good idea to grow plants inside or under a cover until they are large enough to be a little more tolerant.





Spray with water. A strong spray of water is an effective way to dislodge aphids from your plants. Most dislodged aphids will be unable to return to the plant. The Bug Blaster is a hose attachment that works great for this.





Home remedy for aphids. You can kill aphids by spraying, especially under the leaves, with a solution of 2 tsp mild dish or laundry soap to a bottle of luke warm water. The soap washes off the aphid’s protective waxy coating and causes dehydration. You can also mix three parts luke warm water to one part vegetable or horticultural oil and a couple drops of dish soap. This mixture can be sprayed on to clog the respiratory spiracles of aphids. Spray once a week taking turns between solutions. If using these solutions on food plants, be sure to wash them before eating. If using the oil solution, don’t spray on very hot and sunny days as the oil can magnify the sun and possibly harm the plant.





Prune away colonies. Aphids maintain the right to assemble. If you see a section of the plant containing aphids galore, snip it off and dispose of it. It doesn’t cure the problem but it will slow the advance.





OR BUY LADYBUGS





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