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Do aphids infest soil or plants only?

I lost a plant to aphids and I'm wondering if I can reuse the soil in the pot, or if it is now considered "contaminated"?

Re: Do aphids infest soil or plants only?

  • ~NB~~NB~ member
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    Most types of aphids live their entire life cycle on the foliage and never touch the soil.

    Here's more aphid info:

    http://www.ipm.ucdavis.edu/PMG/PESTNOTES/pn7404.html

     

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  • nitalnital member
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    they suck fluid from the plant, but they can get knocked off and land on the soil.  they're susceptible and controllable with safer's soap though.
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  • I had to tackle the problem and I reused the soil.  You can buy organic spray stuff to prevent aphids from killing your plants or buy ladybugs.  I was surprised to find them for sale at the Hydophonics store.  Good luck!

  • Whenever you repot plants, you should use new potting soil and disinfect your containers in either some bleach or vinegar mixed with water.  Aphids also thrive in soil that is enriched with lots of dead plant materials as well.  to control aphids, I would suggest the insecticidal soap and mosquito dunks steeped in water then water your plants especially for indoor plants.
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