How to Fight Aphids Naturally

Ask This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook explains how to tend to plants that are infested with aphids

by Roger Cook and Kevin O'Connor, Host

Skill

Easy

Cost

$10

Estimated Time

5 minutes

Steps:

Aphids attract ladybugs, which eat aphids. Give the ladybugs some time and they should be able to remove the aphids for you.
Give the plant some extra water and fertilizer while the ladybugs are eliminating the aphids.

Resources:

If you have aphids, ladybugs can be ordered through garden centers and online resources.