Pests can destroy many crops in your garden, and some species are more prone to specific pests than others.
Aphids are pretty productive in destroying your crops, so you need to use pesticides regularly to avoid severe infestations.
These are the plants that suffer from aphids the most.
Roses
Aphids are often found on rose bushes, especially on new growth, flower buds, and the undersides of leaves.
They can cause distortion of leaves and flower buds, yellowing, and stunted growth.
Vegetables
Various vegetable plants attract aphids, including lettuce, cabbage, broccoli, kale, and peas.
Aphids can damage the leaves, stunt growth, and even transmit viral diseases to these plants.
Fruit trees
Aphids can infest fruit trees such as apple, peach, plum, and cherry trees.
They can cause leaf curling, yellowing, and distortion, which can affect the overall health and fruit production of the trees.
Herbs
Herbs like basil, parsley, and mint are attractive to aphids.
These pests can cause curling of leaves, stunted growth, and a decline in herb quality.
Perennials
Aphids can affect various perennial plants, such as hostas, daylilies, coneflowers, and asters.
They can cause leaf distortion, yellowing, and reduced flower production.
Shrubs
Shrubs like azaleas, rhododendrons, and camellias are susceptible to aphid infestations.
Aphids can cause leaf curling, stunted growth, and weakened overall health.
