Fire Ants on Okra: Control Ants and the Aphids They Farm

Ant‑Aphid Connection

Ants "farm" aphids for honeydew. Control aphids → ants leave.

Organic Ant Control

• Diatomaceous earth — dust around plants; abrasive to crawling insects. Non‑toxic, OMRI‑listed.

Aphid Management

• Interplant onion sets or garlic as repellents.
• Spray insecticidal soap, pyrethrum, or rotenone on infested shoots.
• For large areas: Sevin (synthetic) if organic fails.

Source

Diatomaceous earth at any garden center.