: any of numerous very small soft-bodied homopterous insects (superfamily Aphidoidea) that suck the juices of plants
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Radishes are another cabbage relative that can be infested by problematic pests like aphids and flea beetles.
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 6 Mar. 2026
Lady beetles, fireflies, and wasps prey upon and control common garden pests, such as aphids and grubs.
—Anne Readel, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Mar. 2026
It is also thought that the pungent aroma of basil leaves may help to deter pests such as whiteflies, aphids, and hornworms.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 27 Feb. 2026
Marigolds are another insect-repelling plant, best known for their ability to deter aphids, white flies, root-knot nematodes, and even deer.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 26 Feb. 2026
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 6 Mar. 2026
Lady beetles, fireflies, and wasps prey upon and control common garden pests, such as aphids and grubs.
—Anne Readel, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Mar. 2026
It is also thought that the pungent aroma of basil leaves may help to deter pests such as whiteflies, aphids, and hornworms.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 27 Feb. 2026
Marigolds are another insect-repelling plant, best known for their ability to deter aphids, white flies, root-knot nematodes, and even deer.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 26 Feb. 2026
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“Aphid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aphid. Accessed 10 Mar. 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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