• Take the plant to a sink, shower, or outside.

• Gently spray the leaves (top and underside) with lukewarm water to knock the aphids off.

• Repeat every few days until the pests are gone.

Please read our Heads Up! on neem oil before using this method:

• Mix together equal parts 100% cold-pressed neem oil and unscented liquid castile soap.

• Add mixture to warm water (per label instructions) in a spray bottle and shake well before each use.

• Spray solution directly onto affected areas.

• Full results can take up to a week as the solution takes effect. Reapply your homemade mix every few days until aphids are gone!

• Dip a cotton ball or swab in 70% isopropyl alcohol and gently wipe away aphids.

• Always spot-test first to make sure the alcohol does not harm or burn your plant.

Please read our Heads Up! on this mix before using this method.

• In a spray bottle, combine 1 cup water and ¼ cup 70% isopropyl alcohol.

• Add a few drops of unscented liquid castile soap to the mixture and shake to combine.

• Spray the top and bottom of each leaf, focusing on areas where aphids hide.

• Use a soft brush (like an old makeup or paint brush) to gently “paint” the solution into the leaf surface. We recommend wearing gloves!

• Make sure to brush both sides and around the stem to reach hidden aphids.

• Allow to dry in shaded area. Repeat in a few days if problem persists.

Always spot test first before full commitment! Avoid spraying in direct sunlight to prevent leaf burn.

• Use a ready-to-spray insecticidal soap or mix a concentrate with water (per label instructions).

• Spray the entire plant, focusing on aphid clusters. The soap must make direct contact with the aphids to work!

• Repeat every few days until the aphids are fully gone.

If you can, introduce beneficial insects like ladybugs or lacewings to your plants. They naturally prey on aphids.
(This works best for outdoor plants or greenhouses.)