: any of numerous very small soft-bodied homopterous insects (superfamily Aphidoidea) that suck the juices of plants
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Praying mantis nymphs are also great aphid eaters.
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Abby Monteil, The Spruce, 12 June 2026
Remove aphids and other pests with a strong stream of water or treat the plant with insecticidal soap.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 9 June 2026
Beyond that, aphids, scale, and spider mites are also common pests.
—Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 7 June 2026
Those birds also eat aphids so welcome them to the garden.
—Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 June 2026
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Abby Monteil, The Spruce, 12 June 2026
Remove aphids and other pests with a strong stream of water or treat the plant with insecticidal soap.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 9 June 2026
Beyond that, aphids, scale, and spider mites are also common pests.
—Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 7 June 2026
Those birds also eat aphids so welcome them to the garden.
—Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 June 2026
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“Aphid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aphid. Accessed 16 Jun. 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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