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Getting Rid of Aphids on Crepe Myrtles?

My crepe myrtle bushes have been damaged by aphids. I trimmed off all the branches, but not the trunk. It's the first of October. Do you think they will give me a pretty blooms next summer? I tried spraying them with aphid pesticides, but it didn't work. I thought about vinegar next time. These bushes are in front of my house.

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October 7, 20190 found this helpful

Insecticidal soap will kill the aphids.

 

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October 8, 20190 found this helpful

I had aphids in my garden not long ago. I used a sprayer filled with water and some laundry soap that was non toxic. I had to spray the leaves each day. After this you will need to take a garden hose and wash the leaves.

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You can use your hand to rub the leaves to remove the aphids from the plants. This worked for me and it took me two times to spray them and a few times to wash the leaves off.

 

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October 9, 20190 found this helpful

Do you mean you have trimmed the branches and removed the leaves?

I always keep Neem Oil and Insecticidal Soap in my shed as generally either one of these will kill almost any insect/disease that attacks my plants.

You can buy these in concentrate - to mix your own or in ready to use spray containers. Use as directed.
Sold online or at all garden centers.

npic.orst.edu/.../neemgen.html

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