Q.aphid removal on houseplants
Have aphids on dwarf Schefflera and need to get rid of them before they start munching on my other plants.
Nikki
Certified GKH Gardening Expert
Certified GKH Gardening Expert
Answered on January 17, 2012
I would first wash it off. Placing the plant in the shower works well for whole plant cleaning. Then you can treat the plant with neem oil to get rid of the aphids. Here is more information on neem oil: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htm
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