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Identifying aphids on Lavender
Small green insects clustered on new growth and flower spikes, though generally uncommon on Lavender compared to more tender plants.
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Life cycle
Reproduce rapidly without mating in spring/summer. One female can produce 80+ offspring per week. Multiple generations per year.
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Damage to Lavender
Aphids sap-suck on tender new growth and developing flower spikes, potentially reducing bloom quality, though Lavender's aromatic oils make it less attractive to pests than many garden plants.
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How to treat aphids on Lavender
Spray forcefully with water to dislodge aphids, which is usually sufficient given Lavender is rarely heavily infested.
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Preventing aphids on Lavender
Good airflow and full sun (which Lavender needs anyway) also happen to discourage aphids, which prefer shadier, more humid conditions.