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Aphids on Cucumber Vines

Commonly affects: Cucumis sativus (Cucumber)

Clusters of small soft-bodied insects gather on new growth and leaf undersides, leaving sticky honeydew and sometimes transmitting mosaic virus.

Potential Causes

  1. 1Warm weather and tender new growth attracting colonisation
  2. 2Ants farming and protecting aphid colonies
  3. 3Aphids also acting as the primary vector for cucumber mosaic virus

Solution Steps

  1. 1Spray colonies off with a strong jet of water
  2. 2Apply insecticidal soap or neem oil, repeating every 5-7 days
  3. 3Encourage ladybugs and lacewings as natural predators
  4. 4Control ant activity nearby

Prevention Tip

Aphid control matters doubly on cucumber since they're also the main vector for mosaic virus, which has no cure once established.

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