Q&A – What are these tiny white bugs on my plant?

Question:
What are these tiny white bugs on my plant?​

​Answer:
These are aphids. University of Memphis Director of Landscape Joellen Dimond says aphids are easy to control. She recommends insecticidal soaps, neem oil, and horticultural oil. There are also beneficial insects that will feed on the aphids.

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