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Is it really an aphid? Look for the two tailpipes

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Aphids have two tailpipes (cornicles). Whiteflies fly up, mealybugs are waxy, thrips are slender. Papery brown mummies mean parasitic wasps are already at work. The full video covers identification and control by IRAC group.

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Small insects under your leaves?

Before you spray anything, check one thing. Is it really an aphid?

Turn the leaf over and look at the rear end with a hand lens.

Aphids have two little tubes pointing backwards, called cornicles.

Think of them as two tailpipes. Whiteflies fly up when you shake the plant.

Mealybugs are covered in white wax.

Thrips are slender and fast.

Only aphids have the tailpipes.

Then look for swollen, papery brown aphids.

Those are mummies, made by tiny wasps. If you see many of them, the wasps are already controlling the aphids for you.

The full aphid guide, with IRAC groups, is in our long video and at laisha.ai.

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