Severe infestations can cause distorted plant growth, no doubt, but if your garden has a healthy number of beneficial insects, aphid numbers will seldom grow large enough to cause plant damage. ...

Should you get rid of aphids?

You can often get rid of aphids by wiping or spraying the leaves of the plant with a mild solution of water and a few drops of dish soap. Soapy water should be reapplied every 2-3 days for 2 weeks. ... Do not dilute before spraying on plants. Diatomaceous earth (DE) is a non-toxic, organic material that will kill aphids.

Are aphids good or bad?

Aphids are soft-bodied insects that use their piercing sucking mouthparts to feed on plant sap. ... While the plant may look bad, aphid feeding generally will not seriously harm healthy, established trees and shrubs. However, some plants are very sensitive to feeding by certain aphid species.