Aphids on Okra Plants

[LowLandGardener]

Ok how is the best way to deal with this I found them yesterday and want them gone....

[SETEX_GARDENER]

mix up some Dawn dish detergent (tablespoon or so) in a sprayer with gallon of water. Shake/stir it up and spray them boogers and should be over and done. Do it in the evening when there's no bees out. If this don't kill them, try something a little stronger or use NEEM oil. Certain types of aphids are harder to kill than others. You will have to follow up in a few days and keep an eye out to see if eggs hatch. NEEM will prevent the eggs from hatching too! I like NEEM!! 

Good Luck!
Curtis

[PawPaw gene]

Don't waste any time, get them now. A few years back I lost my whole okra patch to the suckers. I had never had aphids before and didn't realize how much damage they could do. They sucked the life out of every plant.
"gene"

[Dragonfly]

Picked my first batch of okra today and did notice some aphids.  So immediately after picking I sprayed with permethrin.  Will check them in the morning and spray again in a couple of days if necessary.  This heat is bringing on the okra crop.

[PawPaw gene]

Good for you Allen, I picked a small batch earlier in the week and we had enough to make a small pot of gumbo. I also picked a few Wednesday and again today. It won't be long until I'll be picking every other day but it's something I enjoy and it's great eating.
"gene"