How do you control aphids from collecting in my house?

Answer 1

[1] Aphids are native to the U.S. As late as the 19th-very early 20th century, they lived in balance with host plants and with natural enemies. The balance was so finetuned that they only came to the world's attention when they slipped into France on imported American grape rootstocks. Without their natural enemies, they nearly ruined French vineyards, where they had previously been unknown. They were recognized, and named, by an Oxford scientist. [2] The best way to prevent major aphid damage, if not aphid presence, is by avoiding plant stress, and encouraging natural enemies. [3] A particularly common stress to plants is over/underwatering. Make sure that the soil is moist, not sopping wet, 6 inches down. That usually means watering every 7 days, unless there has been a rain or snow fall event that week. Also make sure that the soil is fertile, and well-drained. It helps to compost, and mulch. Both add organic matter, and therefore drainage and fertility, to soil. [4] Have a soil analysis done every 3 years. The test tells you which nutrients you have, which you lack, and what to do about it. Healthy plants need access to the 16-17 nutrients that are found in healthy soil. [5] Beneficial insects such as ladybugs and praying mantids fall in that category. They're attracted to native plants such as cardinal flower, coneflower, Joe pye weed, and the plants that also attract birds, butterflies, and hummingbirds.

Answer 2

[1] Don't kill beneficial insects, such as ladybugs and praying mantids, that eat aphids. [2] Use pyrethrin, which is an organic control that's made from chrysanthemum. It can be used, safely, both inside and out.

Answer 3

Homemade insecticidal soap and proper cultivation procedures are ways to keep aphids off plants.

Specifically, the insects in question (Aphidoideasuperfamily) dislike dealing with diluted dishwashing (manual, not dishwasher) detergent. Diluting an ounce of detergent in a gallon of water for spraying the plant of concern functions as a preventative measure. It nevertheless is important to back the light, top-to-bottom spraying with attention to proper growing methods. Aphids may fight unfair fights by swarming plants under stress. Stress will be avoided by adhering to proper light exposure, soil mix, soil pH, and supplemental watering.