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title: "I have these small pests on my plant what are they and how do I get…"
description: "I have these small pests on my plant what are they and how do I get rid of them???"
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community: "Edible Gardening"
author: "Liv & Don"
published: "2024-05-02T15:36:57.903711Z"
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# I have these small pests on my plant what are they and how do I get…

_Posted by Liv \& Don on 2024-05-02_

I have these small pests on my plant what are they and how do I get rid of them???

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## 3 comments

### Moriah commented on 2024-05-02

It looks like they could be aphids. Are they almost like clear green?

#### Liv \& Don replied on 2024-05-02

Yes they are a bit

### Sunny commented on 2024-05-02

Aphids. They like new growth on plants. They come in several colors including black, orange, and sea glass green. They quickly spread.

You can try washing them off. That would be ideal on food crops. I had to dunk two hoyas in 6 inch pots into a 5 gallon bucket of soapy Dawn dishwater for an hour. I had orange and green aphids that had three outbreaks. Had to drown the ones in the soil and on the vines to kill them off. It worked. This might not be the best option for edible plants. 🍀🪴

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