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dwr857 Winston Salem, NC(Zone 7b) Mar 30, 2008

Please help me identify this pest. It is currently only attacking my sunflowers in mass. Help please!!!!!! WHAT IS IT?

Thanks

Don

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plantfreak78 Rolesville, NC(Zone 7b) Mar 30, 2008

The picture is a bit fuzzy but, are they not just aphids? Whatever they are, they look soft bodied so just about any chemical or organic solution should take care of them.

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dwr857 Winston Salem, NC(Zone 7b) Mar 30, 2008

Hi Plantfreak - I was thinking spider mites but they do squish easily. I just sprayed in the dark with soapy water. Thanks!

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plantfreak78 Rolesville, NC(Zone 7b) Mar 30, 2008

If that's what spider mites look like in your area, I'd move! :) Here, spider mites are so small that most of my older co-workers have to pull out their glasses just to see them. If they do end up being aphids, the soapy water would probably do the trick. Just remember to check them again soon just in case.

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dwr857 Winston Salem, NC(Zone 7b) Mar 30, 2008

I think you are correct and thanks for the info. I'll be checking them early tomorrow morning....

Thanks Don

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DBartholow Mechanicsville, MD Jun 14, 2008

They are black aphids. Use a soap-based sprayor a pyrethrum spray.

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