Pretty sure these are aphids. They just randomly showed up on only my pepper plants in my green house a few weeks ago. I have tried using neem oil once a week for the past couple weeks but they just aren’t going away. I’m about to trash all these plants and use a bug bomb so it doesn’t spread. Are these aphids and what’s an easy way to get rid of them?
by Dozerjm
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Definitely aphids. You can use a hose to blast them off, or try insecticidal soap or diatomaceous earth. Whatever you do, you’ll need to reapply it regularly for a week or two to interrupt the life cycle and kill them all.
They do look like aphids. [Someone else on Reddit had this issue](https://www.reddit.com/r/HotPeppers/comments/85l537/aphidsoapy_water/). A few commenters suggested sticky tape against the leaves to collect the aphids and sulfur soap.
You can use ladybugs as well but you’ll need to make[ some preparation](https://naturehills.com/blogs/garden-blog/attracting-and-keeping-ladybugs-in-your-garden?srsltid=AfmBOoqsWPvwOlQGCoaqzFa26x0b3LI8X2wKFP7n5zGodv-dv5yy0K73) so that the lady bugs don’t fly away.
Good luck and let us know what transpires.
Neem Oil is good for this…
Need oil, soapy water and alcohol mixed with water are all good solutions. Just spray on the plant and wipe them off. Like others said make sure to repeat because they lay eggs and are good at hiding!
Ugh! I hate aphids!
Those are deffo Aphids. Neem oil should do the job
Aphids. Deep hate
Whatever you do, wear some thin gloves and remove/kill as many as you can *before* any spraying.
Always try with only water first.Remove them manually with your fingers and use a hose or at least running water with pressure to remove them. Remember to look under the leaves as well:)