Aphid eggs overwinter attached to plants, then hatch as nymphs in the spring. ... Then, in the fall the nymphs will lay eggs that contain some male aphids. These males then mate with the nymphs to produce the eggs that will overwinter and start the next generation of aphids. Mature aphids lay three to six eggs per day.

Do aphids lay eggs in the soil?

They reproduce asexually during the growing season. Eggs over-winter in soil or, in warm seasons, are attached to leaves and stems above the root line where they hatch and fall to the ground. ... In the fall, winged aphids, now male and female, mate in brush and trees and produce more eggs.

How long do aphid eggs take to hatch?

The incubation period for eggs is 7-8 days in most species. In some warmer climates, sexual reproduction may never occur and they continue reproducing asexually. The key to controlling these pests, lies in measures taken to break or inhibit their life cycle and regulate their growth.