Author name: Aina Joy Eva

Aphids and spider mites, tiny sap-sucking pests, cause significant damage to plants by feeding on their tissues and transmitting diseases. Aphids secrete honeydew, attracting ants and promoting sooty mold, while spider mites disrupt photosynthesis by piercing plant cells. Managing these pests involves practices like crop rotation, introducing natural predators, chemicals or using insecticidal soaps as a last resort.