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the problem long-term but deals with the aphids in the short-term.Spray the tree with thiacloprid the moment you spot any aphids. Small numbers are far more easily tackled than large, rapidly multiplying infestations.apples, crab apples, cotoneaster, hawthorn

. In severe cases, growth becomes distorted, leaves curl up, the plant weakens and can die.Natural predators, such as birds, earwigs, ladybirds, lacewings, hoverflies, ground beetles, spiders and parasitic wasps are a gardener's best allies. Some

.Minor attacks can be tackled by promptly removing all affected leaves. Also, destroy any that fall on the ground, as these can still carry the eggs or adults.Significant attacks are best tackled by spraying the plant with thiacloprid, a systemic insecticide

of yellow-green or red.If the symptoms were evident last summer, in winter get rid of the eggs by spraying plants with an enzyme wash, which will quickly dissolve them. In spring, spray plants with the systemic insecticide thiacloprid or pyrethrumn to kill

or thiacloprid in midsummer. Both imidacloprid and thiacloprid are systemic pesticides, meaning they are absorbed into the plant and can be present in concentrated forms in the nectar and pollen of flowers. If you do use these chemicals, bear in mind that any

and squish them.Again, there's no real need to control the beetle, but you can kill them by spraying with a bug spray that contains imidacloprid or thiacloprid. Both imidacloprid and thiacloprid are systemic pesticides, meaning they are absorbed

containing imidacloprid or thiacloprid.euonymusmid-July, early September, winterMore common garden pestsWhiteflyLeaf miner flyMealybugsAphids

one edge. Brush the clean edge of the card over the top of your plants - when the beetles hop into the air they'll stick to the grease. Repeat as necessary.Use pyrethrum chemical controls, or spray seedling brassicas with a thiacloprid insecticide

or they'll fly off.At the first sign of attack, spray plants with imidacloprid, thiacloprid or sunflower oil. Treatment is more effective on larvae than adults.lilies, fritillaries and Solomon's sealspring, summer, autumnMore common garden pests

, but it's a suitable treatment for edible plants. Inspect new plants before bringing them indoors. Severely affected plants might have to be destroyed. Use the systemic insecticides imidacloprid or thiacloprid to kill the feeding bugs. cacti, succulents