Strawberry Plants & Aphids

Appearance

• Strawberry aphids are pale green or yellow in color. The insects have striations, or ridges, along their abdomens and are covered in hair. Melon aphids occasionally infect strawberries as well; they are yellow-green or green-black.

Effects

• Aphids typically do not inflict levels of severe damage on strawberries; however, they can damage the fruit production if left untreated for a long period of time. The pests secrete honeydew, which results in their shells' sticking to the fruit and making it inedible.

Treatment

• Insecticidal soap can be used to treat aphids on strawberry plants. Strawberries can still be classified as organic if sprayed with azadirachtin, neem oil or pyrethrin.