⚠ Moderate🩺
Pests
Aphids on Strawberry Plants
Commonly affects: Fragaria × ananassa (Strawberry)
Clusters of small soft-bodied insects gather on new growth and the underside of leaves, leaving sticky honeydew and potentially spreading viral diseases.
Potential Causes
- 1Warm weather and tender new growth attracting colonisation
- 2Ants farming and protecting aphid colonies
- 3Aphids also acting as a vector for several strawberry viruses
Solution Steps
- 1Spray colonies off with a strong jet of water
- 2Apply insecticidal soap or neem oil, repeating every 5-7 days
- 3Encourage ladybugs and lacewings as natural predators
- 4Control ant activity nearby
Prevention Tip
Aphid control on strawberries matters beyond direct feeding damage, since they can spread several viral diseases between plants.
