Ap
Also known as:
Greenfly
Blackfly
Plant lice

Aphid (Aphidoidea). Small, herbivorous insects up to a maximum of 5 mm. Damage mainly the young leaves.
The damage caused by ap
The plant sap contains more sugars than the ap
Where to find
Aphids can occur on virtually all green parts of plants, shrubs and trees. These plants are especially susceptible to it:
- Broad bean – black bean aphid (Aphis fabae)
- Lettuce
- Sprouts
- Rose
- Leafy vegetables
- Mock orange (Philadelphus)
Control
Control with pyrethrum, soap spirit, soap suds, rhubarb solution or nettle solution.
Rapeseed oil is also an effective pesticide; however, it is not selective, so it also kills beneficial insects (bee, bumblebee, ladybird).
Control ap
Scale insects are not easily removed.
Prevention
Natural enemies include: birds, ladybird, earwigs, parasitic wasps and lacewings. Nasturtium (trap crop) captures