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Black aphids #879484

Asked July 30, 2024, 6:54 PM EDT

Why are the aphids so bad this year in Eastern muskegon

Muskegon County Michigan

Expert Response

Hello John
It is likely due to ideal conditions for that insect, coupled with our previous mild winter.Lots of rain means lots of lush plant growth, too; aphids prefer that kind of growth.
https://extension.psu.edu/aphids-everywhere-all-at-once#:~:text=Aphids%20are%20attracted%20to%20young,also%20attracted%20to%20stressed%20plants.

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