I thought they were dead, like 
And if not, do they have aphid weather forecasts? 
Falling like flies as we speak.

No aphid forecast available other than mine. I'll do regular updates if you like like.

Aphids will soon be just a distant mere nightmare memory. The gardens will all be flourishing this coming summer, you watch and see.
Pig flu is going to have a hard time of it now too, bless.
See, a lot of good can come out of a bit of harsh...ish weather.
Me 'ill is a bit dodgy to walk up at the mo. like, but that keeps the casual 'day trippers' away, so not all bad see.