: any of numerous very small soft-bodied homopterous insects (superfamily Aphidoidea) that suck the juices of plants
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Yes, many of these bugs, such as the damsel bug and lacewing, prey on pests like aphids and caterpillars, helping to maintain a healthy garden ecosystem.
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Steve Bender, Southern Living, 21 May 2026
Chives are part of the onion family and can have a very strong, oniony scent, which helps deter aphids—a common pest that targets basil.
—Emily Hayes, Martha Stewart, 21 May 2026
These insects, in turn, prey on common potato pests, including Colorado potato beetle grubs and aphids.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 May 2026
Gardening apps can drain a phone battery lightning-fast, like aphids overrunning your tomatoes.
—Jamie Siebrase, Denver Post, 8 May 2026
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Steve Bender, Southern Living, 21 May 2026
Chives are part of the onion family and can have a very strong, oniony scent, which helps deter aphids—a common pest that targets basil.
—Emily Hayes, Martha Stewart, 21 May 2026
These insects, in turn, prey on common potato pests, including Colorado potato beetle grubs and aphids.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 May 2026
Gardening apps can drain a phone battery lightning-fast, like aphids overrunning your tomatoes.
—Jamie Siebrase, Denver Post, 8 May 2026
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“Aphid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aphid. Accessed 27 May. 2026.
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aphid
noun
ˈā-fəd 
also ˈaf-əd
: any of numerous small soft-bodied insects that suck the juices of plants
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