Story: What to do in Your Garden – Aphid Control
Episode: 8
Presenter: Angie Thomas
Air Date: 10 October 2026

Angie shares simple tips for controlling aphids, explaining how to spot the signs of an infestation and how treating plants and controlling weeds can help protect healthy new growth.

• Aphids often cluster on new shoots, flower buds and the undersides of leaves, affecting roses, flowers, vegetables and citrus.
• They can cause distorted or yellowing growth and leave behind sticky honeydew, which can attract ants and sooty mould.
• Yates Pyrethrum Insect Pest Gun is ready to use, making it easy to treat aphids and other common garden pests as soon as they appear.
• For organic gardens, OCP eco-pyrethrum PLUS combines pyrethrum and oil and is approved for use in organic gardening.
• Weeds can provide shelter for aphids, so controlling them with a non-selective weedkiller like Yates Zero Triple Strike can help reduce potential hiding and breeding spots.
• Regularly checking plants and controlling weeds can help keep aphid populations under control and plants looking healthy.

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