In fifteen years I've never noticed aphids in my garden, but in the past three weeks I've found them on my lonicera, asclepia, and wax begonias. Is this a bad aphid year in my area for some reason (we've had a hot rainy spring here and didn't get as much severe cold overwinter as usual), or do I need to do a ladybug release or something? I don't treat my lawn and don't use any garden pesticides except for an occasional spray of soap or sprinkling of slug bait when I find an actual problem, so I can't figure out where my predators are this year.

Thanks for any suggestions!

Val

Cincinnati