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.

Is it bad to kill aphids?

Aphids can certainly increase their numbers astonishingly fast. ... So killing off all your aphids will result in an explosion of aphids later on. This is because, if there are no aphids, the creatures that prey on them - ladybirds, hoverflies, lacewings, birds - will have to move elsewhere or starve.

When should you spray for aphids?

You can do it at any time of day, even more than once if you like. Knocking the bugs off your plants is quick, easy, and helps your plants. Make sure to catch the leaves' undersides and repeat every few days for at least two weeks. NOTE: Don't spray succulent plants with water.