what are these?

[dreaded_rust]

What are these little critters and how do I get rid of them?

 

[DarkCoder]

Aphids. For control, it depends of the quantity of aphids.

 

[SnakeRidge]

You can spray them off with a water hose. Look for ants around, they herd the aphids and will carry them back to the leaves. If they keep turning up, use something like a few drops of liquid dish soap in a spray bottle full of water to soak the leaves. If they keep coming back after that, try something like Neem Oil in the spray bottle.

 

[TheCADJockey]

Ladybugs!

 

[Newsman]

Praying Mantises

 

[SnakeRidge]

Both are viable and fun options. The problem with using bugs to kill bugs is when they eat up all the aphids and head to the next buffet and then more aphids come along. But if you've never seen cute lady bugs destroying some aphids, woo boy! Grab a beer and call it Friday Night!

 

[sukkafree]

I agree ladybugs did the trick for me!!! Insecticidal soap did nada!View attachment ImageUploadedByHome Brew1432354332.435088.jpg

 

[dreaded_rust]

Ladybugs?
So if I get some ladybugs they will drive off the aphids? How do I do this?

 

[PapaBearJay]

I agree with DarkCoder, those are aphids. Do not let them stick around as the damage they will cause is massive.

 

[actionjackson905]

Be careful using dish soap. Some have harmful chemicals. Safer Soap is your best bet. You can get it at any garden center.

 

[meatcleaver]

you can order ladybugs from amazon. they will be hungry when they arrive & all you hafta do is turn em loose near your plants. they'll do the rest

 

[dreaded_rust]

Awesome, thanks for your help. Heading to the gardening store today to see if they have ladybugs.

 

[dreaded_rust]

My wife got to the store while I was at work and they convinced her that neem oil would be a better option. So thats what ill try and ill let you'll know if it works out