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title: "African violet - aphid outbreak😩 Any suggestions how to treat an…"
description: "African violet - aphid outbreak😩 Any suggestions how to treat an African violet since you can't get it's leaves wet?"
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community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "BumbleBri"
published: "2025-09-16T16:38:56.341439Z"
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# African violet - aphid outbreak😩 Any suggestions how to treat an…

_Posted by BumbleBri on 2025-09-16_

African violet - aphid outbreak😩 Any suggestions how to treat an African violet since you can't get it's leaves wet?

## 3 comments

### Waspinator commented on 2025-09-16

I suggest putting one or two ladybugs on it

### Nikki commented on 2025-09-17

And water it it’s a dry formula

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### Hayley commented on 2025-09-17

I use beneficial insects for pest control. Ladybugs and green lacewing larvae I believe will combat aphids. There's also a few types of aphidius/aphidoletes that target specific types of aphids if you want something smaller and more controlled

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