Hi there. Aphids do seem to love brugs. I try to spray the plants with the hose when their still outside, to get rid of what I can. During the winter, some seem to be much yummier than others to the aphids, so I keep my eye on them and spot spray as needed with a water, soap, and rubbing alcohol mix, which really seems to work. Last year was much worse for me, but I didn't have the alcohol in the mix, so the soapy water just didn't seem to do it. This year, I've caught a small infestation on an unkown pink before it got out of hand, and so far they haven't shown up on any others yet. (knock on wood)

These guy's can be pesky little buggers.. I (knock on wood..LOL) haven't had a problem with them I usually fight white flies instead..I have found tho.. that vinegar(1t per gallon) ,seaweed(ditto), orange oil( I use TKO),pepper and garlic take care of most all of the problems in the garden..Altho I did find several articles that were very interesting when I googled spider mites...
Hope you find a way to KILL the guy's!!!
Chena

I'm glad you posted this question because I've just found aphids on 1 of the 2 brugs I'm overwintering inside the house. I've heard that the alcohol mix worked on aphids...What ratio? Luckily I've seen no spider mites yet. These plants are going into the garage soon if they're going to be infested all winter!

Tommysmommy, I've never had a problem with aphids on brugs outdoors either. They must be just doing whatever they can to survive the winter.

The ratio for the alcohol/soap/water is approximately 1/1/40, but I use more alcohol just to be sure. I also let it sit for a while, and then spray/mist with water and wipe off what I can. I would think that the alcohol can burn the leaves a bit if left on too long, but then again, maybe it just evaporates.
I think outside our lovely little lady bugs and other aphid munchers do a super job, and we just don't realize how much work they really do for us. Once inside, there are no beneficial insects to take care of the pests.

Thanks so much for the quick responses! I'm gonna go mix me up some alcohol aphid killer!

Hey if that does not get it then use Pyrethrum. It is natural from plant or the synthetic copy of it which is cheaper is devastating on bugs. It is the least toxic to humans and pets that there is. It kills them quick. It is a contact insectacide. I use it and also mix with a IGR long link
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