Q How can I stop aphids attacking my cherry tree?

A Cherry aphids will infest new cherry tree shoots to suck on the sap. Then, ants move in to harvest the sticky honeydew the aphids secrete. The simplest way to control them on smaller trees is to prune off the affected shoot tips as soon as you see any aphids. Only the young tips are affected, so you won’t be removing any fruit. This light pruning helps keep the tree compact and productive. Most insecticides, including organic sprays, are effective, but can harm beneficial insects too.