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title: "Hey yall, I’m having trouble with an aphid and ant infestation on my…"
description: "Hey yall, I’m having trouble with an aphid and ant infestation on my jalapeños. I’ve tried coffee grounds for the ants, safe insect repellents, I’ve been…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/reGnX7K3StqCfipC4Gtt2w/eV6RXr3Rdo5BW7vj6CPUd6"
community: "Plant Pro Tips"
author: "TD"
published: "2025-07-15T01:59:15.503039Z"
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# Hey yall, I’m having trouble with an aphid and ant infestation on my…

_Posted by TD on 2025-07-15_

Hey yall, I’m having trouble with an aphid and ant infestation on my jalapeños. I’ve tried coffee grounds for the ants, safe insect repellents, I’ve been removing the leaves with the eggs, spraying everything off the stem, and even scraping them off my plant. Idk what to do anymore. Please please please help.

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## 1 comment

### Waspinator commented on 2025-07-15

Natural predators work well. Try adding ladybugs or mantises (you can buy them from some nurseries or butterfly farms, or just move wild ones onto the affected plants.) The ants are farming the aphids, so they'll likely move their herd somewhere else as soon as they notice the predators

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