Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A strong spray of water from your hose can safely knock aphids off pepper plants, but it may take a few rounds to fully clear them ...

This reader’s photo shows a hibiscus plant where both aphids and spider mites are present, as indicated by the webbing and the aphids caught in it. Thoroughly washing plants can dislodge many pests, ...

Aphids will feed on just about any plant, including peppers. You might not notice the soft-bodied insects right away—they're small and don't leave obvious holes. Instead, they suck the sap from leaves ...