Sammy,

I remember your earlier post about these several weeks ago, and I had been wondering if anyone else has seen them.

I have hackberry trees on the edge of the woods very close to my veggie garden, but I've never seen the aphids on them or anywhere else. It is possible they haven't made it to our part of the state yet.

Did the ladybugs show up and take care of them for you? And, is there any long-term way to manage them, or will it just be an annual battle between the aphids and the lady bugs? I'd hate to think they are going to be a permanent and ongoing problem for you.

Dawn