Aphids on Gardenias/Sooty Mold

Your article explains aphids and their residue that results in sooty mold very well, but didn’t tell how to be rid of the pesty things. My gardenias are almost black with the stuff.

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#1 Comment By Nikki On 03/08/2011 @ 8:28 am

Neem oil has been known to be quite effective for treating both sooty mold and the aphids that can cause this fungus. Here is more info: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htm ^[1]

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