Houston Tree Expert Cautions Area Homeowners to Watch for Signs of Aphids Infestation
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He said adult aphids could produce three to six nymphs over the course of their lifetime and due to fast reproduction, populations can increase quickly resulting in full infestation in only a matter of days.“The presence of the shiny sticky substance known as Honeydew, a waste material that is excreted after feeding, is a good sign that you have an aphid infestation,” he said.“The honeydew substance will eventually cover the infested plant and turn into a black sooty mold that attracts large colonies of ants.The best way to determine an aphid infestation is to be aware of plant damage, which can include leaf curling, wilting and death of new shoots and buds,” he added.The aphid is one of the fastest reproducing insect and can produce up to thirteen generations in one season,” Flory said.He said adult aphids could produce three to six nymphs over the course of their lifetime and due to fast reproduction, populations can increase quickly resulting in full infestation in only a matter of days.“These insects have the ability to become very nasty garden pests very quickly.