Hi. I know the subject of aphids has come up on this list a number of
times before. I just did a search of the archives to see what folks
suggest and the suggestions have been:
1. squish em (YUK!)
2. Hose em off
3. Insectacidal soap
4. Herbal repellant
5. some special kind of diatomacious earth

Here are my questions:
1. When you use insectacidal soap, do you have to take the plants out
of the pond first, spray em, let em dry, and hose off the soap? Is it
safe for the fish if it gets into the pond water?

2. Does anybody know if the herbal sprays (strong-smelling stuff like
mint, thyme, etc.) are safe to use directly in the pond? Like if it
gets into the pond water, is it okay for the fish?

Thanks.

Joan