Most nymphs develop into wingless adults. However, when crowding occurs or food becomes scarce, winged adults develop and fly to new host plants. Reproduction continues through the winter as in the summer but at a much slower rate. Many overlapping generations are produced each year. Syrphid maggots and ladybird beetles and their larvae feed upon melon aphids.
Braconid wasps parasitize the aphids, and ants feed upon the honeydew excreted by feeding aphids.
For specific chemical controls, see the current state extension service recommendations.