Development Georgia Extension Tele-Tips Control of Aphids on Vegetables Lady beetles destroy large numbers of aphids.
Aphids secrete a sticky substance on the leaves called honeydew.
A black sooty mold will often grow on this honeydew. These insects often gather on the underside of leaves and on stems. They suck plant juices, stunt growth, and cause the leaves to curl. Aphids secrete a sticky substance on the leaves called honeydew. A black sooty mold will often grow on this honeydew.