Melon Aphid
Aphis gossypii

About Melon Aphid
Melon Aphid (Aphis gossypii) is a landscape pest found in Middle Tennessee. This pest can damage ornamental plants and turfgrass in our region. Early identification and targeted treatment are key to protecting your landscape investment.
Melon Aphid (Aphis gossypii) is a landscape pest commonly found in Middle Tennessee, including Columbia, Thompson's Station, Spring Hill, and the surrounding areas. This entry is part of our Landscape Pests identification guide.
As lawn care and treatment specialists, we encounter Melon Aphid regularly when servicing properties across the region. Proper identification is the first step toward effective pest management that protects both your turf and your landscape plantings.
Quick Facts
- Common Name
- Melon Aphid
- Scientific Name
- Aphis gossypii
- Category
- Landscape Pest
- Region
- Middle Tennessee