Aphids do not usually kill plants however, if the plant is seriously infested aphids can destroy and injure blooms and leaves
Large colonies are evident when they cluster on leaf stems
Aphids leave sticky honeydew and black sooty mold on plant leaves
Herder ants will import aphids because they eat the nectar produced by the aphids
Eradicating any ant activity is an important first step
Food grade Diatomaceous Earth is a safe and effective product to use against ants
Sprinkle around or directly into any ant hills you find
Ladybugs are a natural and well known method for getting rid of aphids
Aphids are a ladybugs main source of food, so encourage ladybugs on your outdoor plants
Ladybugs will consume aphids in both their larvae and adult stages of life
Essential Oils like lavender, juniper, peppermint, fennel and others will either kill or deter aphids
Trifecta Spray or Neem Oil will provide a reliable barrier and safe leaf wash to deter aphids
Cut away any heavily infested or damaged leaves from the plant
This will prevent further infestation and relieve the plant from the stress of sickly parts