: any of numerous very small soft-bodied homopterous insects (superfamily Aphidoidea) that suck the juices of plants
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These two herbs have similar care needs, and chives’ pest-repelling properties can keep basil plants safe from aphids and other pests.
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Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Feb. 2025
Check vegetables for aphids and caterpillars; control as needed.
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—Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 1 Feb. 2025
Notably, black sooty mold can also indicate other pest problems, such as aphids or scales.
—Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 1 Feb. 2025
In addition to marigolds deterring nematodes, other aromatic plants such as basil and rosemary have been shown to repel pests like aphids and whiteflies.
—Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 24 Jan. 2025
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Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Feb. 2025
Check vegetables for aphids and caterpillars; control as needed.
42.
—Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 1 Feb. 2025
Notably, black sooty mold can also indicate other pest problems, such as aphids or scales.
—Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 1 Feb. 2025
In addition to marigolds deterring nematodes, other aromatic plants such as basil and rosemary have been shown to repel pests like aphids and whiteflies.
—Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 24 Jan. 2025
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“Aphid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aphid. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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aphid
noun
ˈā-fəd 
also ˈaf-əd
: any of numerous small soft-bodied insects that suck the juices of plants
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