aphids on Strawberry
Quick answer
If your Strawberry has aphids, the most likely cause is: Aphids cluster on the undersides of new strawberry leaves and stems, sucking sap and causing the leaves to pucker and distort. They secrete honeydew, which attracts ants and leads to sooty mold.
Start here:
- 1. Blast the foliage with a strong stream of water from a hose to physically knock the aphids off.
- 2. Spray the undersides of leaves with insecticidal soap or a dilute neem oil solution in the early evening.
Why Strawberry gets aphids
Aphids cluster on the undersides of new strawberry leaves and stems, sucking sap and causing the leaves to pucker and distort. They secrete honeydew, which attracts ants and leads to sooty mold.
How to reverse aphids on Strawberry
- 1
Blast the foliage with a strong stream of water from a hose to physically knock the aphids off.
- 2
Spray the undersides of leaves with insecticidal soap or a dilute neem oil solution in the early evening.
- 3
Control any ant populations in the container, as ants actively 'farm' and protect aphids.
Keep aphids off this Strawberry
Avoid excess nitrogen fertilizer, which creates the flush of tender, sap-rich growth that aphids prefer.