Tiny Pests, Big Problem? Aphid Control Protects Crops and Gardens
Posted by Mosquito Squad
June 16, 2025
Aphids might be small, but they can really wreak havoc on El Paso gardens and agricultural crops.
This is especially true, where crops like chili peppers, pecans, and cotton are vital. When you think of pest control in El Paso , mosquitoes , ticks , and scorpions might top your list, we urge you not to let the aphids fly under your pest radar. These tiny, sap-sucking insects can cause serious damage to home gardens. Additionally, they are a threat to commercial crops across the region. Picky, aphids are not - if you're growing it, there's a good chance aphids want a piece of it.
What Are Aphids and Why Are They a Problem?
Aphids are small, pear-shaped insects that feed on plant sap by piercing stems and leaves. You might know them as greenflies. They’re not physically or even individually intimidating insects, but they very quickly reproduce. One aphid can rapidly lead to hundreds of aphids due to their asexual reproduction.
And small though they are, their damage also adds up fast! Aphids weaken plants, stunting their growth, causing leaf curling, and transmitting a large number of plant viruses. Aphids excrete a substance known as honeydew, which can cause black sooty mold on plants, thereby attracting other insects, like ants.
El Paso’s Crops Are at Risk of Aphid Invasions
El Paso is a place that depends on its crops for local economy and culture. If aphids become a problem in a commercial crop, all the benefits of our local agriculture can be interrupted.
They might be found on local crops, like:
- Chili peppers
- Pecans
- Cotton
- Corn
- Squash
- Melons
Aphids have the ability to reduce crop yields or even devastate an entire crop field.
Aphids vs. Home Gardens
It’s not just commercial farmers that are apt to feel the impact of aphids. Local backyard gardeners and landscapers know the frustration of losing their vegetables, herbs, or ornamental plants. And once they’ve moved it, it can be difficult to evict them.
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Aphids have natural predators, including ladybugs. Some small backyard gardeners might be able to successfully introduce natural predators to control aphids. However, it is more often the case that DIY methods are not sufficient for aphid control.
That’s where Mosquito Squad of El Paso comes in. Our highly-trained and experienced outdoor pest control technicians can identify aphid hotspots and apply targeted treatments that get to the root of the problem. And they can do so without harming beneficial plants and pollinators to boot!
Early Detection is Best, Have a Keen Eye for Aphids
The best way to deal with aphids is to stop them before they proliferate. Whether you’re protecting your backyard tomatoes or an acres and acres of pecans, regular pest monitoring and treatment are essential to keep aphids under control – and your plants thriving.
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Mosquito Squad is ready to serve you with effective El Paso with aphid control, mosquito control, other vector control services, as well as a variety of outdoor pest control services, including residential and commercial mosquito control , fire ant control , fly control , and scorpion control .
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