Gardeners sometimes feel that winter is a slow time for the garden. It is the time of rejuvenation with plants going dormant. However, the gardener cannot ignore that there are pests that remain active and will damage the garden in cooler temperatures.

One of the most common insects to winter in your garden with unpleasant results is the aphid. Aphids are tiny, sap-sucking insects that feast on the moisture in our plants. They produce a sugary liquid waste called honeydew. Adult aphids cannot survive when their bodily fluids freeze. This occurs between 5 to 23 degrees Fahrenheit. But they lay eggs to ensure the next generation of garden-suckers will be born in spring.

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