Catalpa aphid

Catalpa aphid: two millimeter-sized aphids. Dark yellow to yellow-green colored.

recognize catalpa aphid
Catalpa aphids: photo: Beatriz Moisset - CC BY-SA 4.0

Catalpa aphid (Aphis catalpae). Two millimeter-sized aphids. Dark yellow to yellow-green colored.

Where to find

Control

Control with pyrethrum, soap spirit, soap suds, rhubarb solution or nettle solution.

Prevention

Natural enemies of the catalpa aphid include: birds, ladybird, earwigs, parasitic wasps and lacewings. Provide a variety of plantings where these enemies of the Catalpa aphid feel at home.

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