Willow tree, Aphids, and Wasps

QuestionsWillow tree, Aphids, and Wasps
Natalie Harrower Staff asked 13 years ago

My back garden willow (which I aggressively pruned in the Spring) is massively infested with black aphids, and in the last couple of weeks, their honeydew has been attracting wasps. The wasps make it difficult to be in the garden, plus, I need to prune the willow, but risk being stung. Is there anyway I can get rid of the aphids, and thereby also get rid of the wasps? I’m attaching a pic of the aphids in case I have the wrong bug.