My three year old pond is thick with lilys whose leaves have a lot of tiny
black insects on them. They first showed up last Fall and have renewed
themselves on this years crop. The bugs are about the size of the head on a
sewing pin. What are they and how can I eliminate them? I have a few
goldfish & catfish. Thanks for any suggestions.

Jerry in San Antonio

IME, hosing off just carried the aphids to my other plants. I found the
best thing to do was get in the pond and squish them. This kills the aphids
and the eggs, whereas hosing does not remove the sticky eggs. I only have
to do this about twice, as aphids on lily pads are only there via flying
adults. As long as aphids have plenty to eat, they don't sprout wings. Thus
you may only be infected now, but not again.... YMMV due to zone. ~ jan
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