I, too, have yellow aphids galore! Blasted my asclepias tuberosa this AM only to think later to look for eggs. Not only do I have eggs but also a couple of cats!!! They are 1/2 inch long at the most. Guess I didn't blast too hard after all. However, if there is no host there are no cats. Now I need to decide if I will bring them in or let Mother Nature work her magic. I am off to San Diego in two weeks, and that might not work well for a timely release. I am just getting the plants established. Just thrilled to see the eggs. In addition to the pearly eggs, I saw a couple under the magnifying glass that were a blue-grey color. Any idea what they might be?

There's always the "squish with the fingers" method. It's gross but effective.

I let my aphids get out of hand this year and have vowed to squish them early next year.

Jeff

Knocking wood here, but I don't have many, but only for the moment I'm sure. I had an earlier bout on only one of my many plants (maybe early July), and I've seen an oleander aphid here and there, but nothing to fret over yet. And how stupid am I? I haven't squished those few I'm finding. Guess I know what I'll be doing tomorrow after work ;)