Broccoli - What bugs are these, how to control

Discussion in 'Fruit and Veg Gardening' started by Outgoing, Oct 9, 2021.

  1. Outgoing

    Outgoing Seedling

    Joined:
    Feb 10, 2021
    Messages:
    96
    Likes Received:
    40
    Location:
    Sydney Australia
    I found there are bugs appear on the broccoli leaves, and also found there are plenty on some other leaves. Also noticed many on other plant such as Japanese White Radish.
     

    Attached Files:

  2. Loading...


  3. Odif

    Odif Young Pine

    Joined:
    May 2, 2017
    Messages:
    1,821
    Likes Received:
    3,020
    Location:
    pyrenees orientales
    Dunno, they don’t really Look like bad guys though.
     
  4. Tetters

    Tetters Young Pine

    Joined:
    Aug 30, 2021
    Messages:
    1,083
    Likes Received:
    2,417
    Location:
    Kent, UK
    [​IMG] Looks like brassica aphids to me. Is @Outgoing still here?
     
  5. Outgoing

    Outgoing Seedling

    Joined:
    Feb 10, 2021
    Messages:
    96
    Likes Received:
    40
    Location:
    Sydney Australia
    Yes, looks like Aphids.
    I just made solution mixed water with baking soda, oil and detergent if it helps.
     



    Advertisement
  6. Outgoing

    Outgoing Seedling

    Joined:
    Feb 10, 2021
    Messages:
    96
    Likes Received:
    40
    Location:
    Sydney Australia
    They deformed the leaves.
     
  7. Tetters

    Tetters Young Pine

    Joined:
    Aug 30, 2021
    Messages:
    1,083
    Likes Received:
    2,417
    Location:
    Kent, UK
    Dish soap and water will wash them off. They make good dinner for other creatures too :)
     

Share This Page