Are aphids overrunning your garden? Margie Siegal gives tips to rid yourself of these little insects—and the ants that farm ...

A saliva-like substance that is secreted by aphids, called "honeydew." An unsightly, sooty mold, encouraged by the presence ...

Beyond the potential for unattractive honeydew and stains, though, these aphids are harmless. They don't bite or sting. They also won't live very long in your home as the now-cut Christmas tree ...

Another research effort focused on the honeydew produced by aphids, which is crucial for their interactions with predators and mutualistic partners. The study found that combined increases in ...

They often live alongside colonies of aphids, which secrete a substance called honeydew that ants eat. The ants “milk” the aphids by stroking the tiny insects with their antennae; to keep the ...

Ants are attracted to the honeydew, a sure sign of an aphid infestation. Aphids may be controlled by using a cotton swab dipped in alcohol making sure to check the undersides of the leaves and ...

Greenfly (aphids) are one of the most common garden pests ... Greenfly also excrete a surplus sugar solution, known as honeydew. This creates sticky patches on plants and is frequently colonised by a ...

Other ant species herd aphid 'cattle', which they eat and also milk for honeydew, a plant sap excreted by the aphids. They even have their own ‘fences’ to prevent the aphids from straying away.