How do I control aphids on Cyprus garden plants?

Practical answer

How do I control aphids on Cyprus garden plants?

Aphids usually gather on soft new growth, flower buds, and leaf undersides. In Cyprus they can appear quickly after spring growth, mild weather, or high-nitrogen feeding.

The practical aim is to reduce colonies early and check why the plant is producing soft stressed growth. Ants often make the problem worse because they protect sap-feeding pests.

First checks

• Inspect soft new shoots, buds, and leaf undersides.
• Look for sticky honeydew, black sooty residue, or ants moving on stems.
• Check nearby plants, because aphids spread easily across touching growth.
• Avoid heavy feeding until the outbreak is under control.

Low-disruption control

• Squash or rinse small colonies before they spread.
• Prune badly affected soft tips if the plant can spare them.
• Use insecticidal soap or horticultural oil only according to the label.
• Repeat checks after several days because new aphids can appear from hidden growth.