Aphids on Ivy

Try spraying it with a mild soapy solution using the stuff for intended for washing dishes.

Thanks. I have done that and it works temporarily. I suppose it's just a matter of working harder :)

Hi UKSlim, to keep aphids away you'll have to wash the plant regularly. Keep an eye on it for a while next time you wash it to see when they return. You'll need to find a balance between how often you want to wash it and how aphid-free you want to keep it.

What'o

Spraying with soapy water works for me. But you have to treat the undersides of the leaves too, which is a bit of a pain with a large plant. Maybe you could try brushing the leaves up the wrong way with a stick while spraying at the same time? Just a thought .... :-)