[CH] APHIDS: Best way to kill them?

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I noticed this morning that my Thai Dragon was infested heavily with aphids.

I know that soapy water will kill them (it coats their body and suffocates
the little bugger).
The question is, how often do I need to soap the plants down?
I fertilize with a 4 in 1 sprayer about 3 times a month. With it mixing and
spreading out a dilute solution, it would be a great place to put a few
drops of soap.
With this method, it will not kill the eggs, just the adults.
The big question is, how do I kill the eggs too?
Nicotine is a poison and can cause harm to peppers BUT will destroy the
eggs.
So, can I incorporate a soap/nicotine mix WITH the fertilizer and use it a
few times a month.
Once I whack all the bugs it would only be for preventative measures for the
survivors.
Why not fertilize and do some pest removal?
Anyone have tips on efficient aphid removal?

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