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Aphids on Peace Lily
How to identify and get rid of aphids on Peace Lily. Size: 1–3mm.
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Identifying aphids on Peace Lily
Small green or black insects clustered on new growth and flower spathes, often with sticky honeydew nearby.
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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 Peace Lily
Aphids sap-suck on tender new growth and the plant's distinctive white flower spathes, causing distortion and reducing the ornamental flowering this plant is grown for.
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How to treat aphids on Peace Lily
Spray forcefully with water to dislodge aphids, or apply insecticidal soap for persistent infestations.
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Preventing aphids on Peace Lily
Inspect new growth and flower spathes regularly, and quarantine new plants before placing them nearby.