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Old August 5, 2016   #1
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All 18 of my peppers are covered in aphids. I tried Safer soap & Seven. They keep coming back. I started hosing them off daily, but I am looking for a permanent solution.
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Old August 7, 2016   #2
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Are you growing indoors or out?

I use the insecticidal soap in spray bottles that you get a Lowes or HD. Not too expensive - like $6.

I have not found a permanent solution, other than diligence. The soap kills the aphids on contact, but a new crop is already on the way. You have to go over the entire plant again in 2-3 days. After 3 reps or so you may be able to back off.

Any beneficial insects sighted?
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I am growing outdoors. I have never seen so many aphids in my life. I tried Safer soap & then tried Seven. Made no difference. I started hosing them off, but 24 hours later they are back. I have a dozen frogs eating them, but they are not making a dent there are reproducing so fast. I am going to pull the plants.
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