Aphids on plant in enclosure, treatment?

[DoveSnow]

Just discovered aphids on my umbrella plant in my 3 month old Cham’s enclosure. What is safe to use to kill them? I was reading about using 1:3 diluted vinegar spray on the plant but I’m not sure what is Cham safe…

Any help is appreciated, thank you!

 

[MissSkittles]

I would go with one of their natural predators, like lacewings.

 

[DoveSnow]

I would go with one of their natural predators, like lacewings.

It’s okay for the Cham to eat these? I’m also paranoid about them possibly carrying parasites… so much worry, it’s like another child

 

[MissSkittles]

It’s okay for the Cham to eat these? I’m also paranoid about them possibly carrying parasites… so much worry, it’s like another child

Yes, it’s safe if your cham eats them and as far as I know, they don’t carry parasites. I can’t currently recall all that I learned about them, but I believe they just die off on their own so you won’t need to worry about exchanging one pest for another. Oh…I hear you on the worrying. Lol

 

[kinyonga]

Never used this company since I live in Canada but this might help...
https://www.arbico-organics.com/category/Green-Lacewings-chrysoperla-beneficial-insects

 

[Klyde O'Scope]

I would go with one of their natural predators, like lacewings.

But NOT Ladybugs ( Coccinellidae ); they are toxic to chameleons!

I would inspect all the plants. If the Schefflera is the only plant affected, I would remove and isolate it for treatment.