There are many friendly insects in the garden, from bees to butterflies, but there are also pests. Once a plant is happily rooted and growing in the backyard, much of the gardener’s job is to protect it from the creatures that want to prey on their greenery – and damage them in the process. Taking the time to practice pest prevention and treat existing infestations is often what separates a healthy garden crop from a sick or stunted one.
One particular pest to watch out for is the aphid. Also known as the greenfly or blackfly, aphids are small sap-sucking insects from the family Aphididae. Despite their unintimidating appearance, aphids can actually cause a lot of devastation to the garden if allowed to linger.
