• Green peach aphid

  distribution. The green peach aphid ( Myzus persicae subsp. persicae ) is a particularly polyphagous aphid with summer host plants from more than 40 different [...] different families. Damage symptoms Of all the aphids , the peach potato aphid ( Myzus persicae subsp. persicae ) is the most important vector of viral [...] The aphid’s saliva can induce strong “allergic” reactions such as malformations of the growing tips. Life cycle and appearance of green peach aphid Aphids

• Cotton aphid

  The cotton aphid ( Aphis gossypii ) is an extremely polyphagous aphid found on more than 700 plant species. Crop plants attacked by this aphid include cotton [...] 1980’s, particularly affecting cucumber. Damage symptoms The cotton aphid ( Aphis gossypii ) is an important vector for viral diseases. This aphid species [...] is reduced, affecting production. Life cycle and appearance of Cotton aphid Aphids have a complex life cycle, with both winged and wingless forms of adults

• Aphidius matricariae

  with a distinctive feeding behavior that targets aphids . After the female wasp lays her eggs inside an aphid, the larvae hatch and begin to feed internally [...] develop and grow while depleting the aphid population. The larvae are adept at adjusting their feeding rates based on aphid density, optimizing their predatory [...] impact in areas with high aphid concentrations. In this way, Aphidius matricariae plays a crucial role in controlling aphid infestations and reducing the

• Aphelinus abdominalis

  Aphid control with the parasitic wasp Aphelinus abdominalis Aphelinus abdominalis is a parasitic wasp for the biological control of various aphid species [...] biological control of the following pests: Potato aphid ( Macrosiphum euphorbiae ) Glasshouse potato aphid ( Aulacorthum solani ) The natural enemy Aphelinus [...] with the adult wasp piercing the aphid with her ovipositor, and sucking it empty without laying an egg. The small aphids are used for host feeding while

• Cannabis aphid

  it was first described in 1860, the cannabis aphid ( Phorodon cannabis ; a.k.a. bhang aphid or hemp aphid) is a very new pest to North America. It was [...] includes several other states and parts of Canada. The cannabis aphid closely resembles the hop aphid ( Phorodon humuli ), to the point that microscopic analysis [...] on cannabis plants, as well. Damage symptoms The cannabis aphid is a sap sucker, like all aphids , and affected plants are damaged by the loss of this vital

• Tobacco aphid

  tobacco aphid tends to form denser colonies, closer to the top of the plant, than the peach potato aphid . It is not known to what extent tobacco aphids ( Myzus [...] General The tobacco aphid ( Myzus persicae subsp. nicotianae ) probably evolved from the peach potato aphid in the Far East and is a key pest of tobacco [...] nicotianae ) can also transmit viruses. Life cycle and appearance of Tobacco aphid Aphids have a complex life cycle, with both winged and wingless forms of adults

• Potato aphid

  is reduced, affecting production. Life cycle and appearance of Potato aphid Aphids have a complex life cycle, with both winged and wingless forms of adults [...] young aphids are born as developed nymphs. They immediately start to feed on plant sap and grow rapidly. When reproduction is sexual, the aphids lay eggs [...] skin, betraying their presence in the crop. The adult potato aphid is a large, slender aphid with long, green cornicles, long legs, and a long cauda. Adults

• Aphids

  quality, yield and sustainability. Solutions for aphid control Learn more about What are aphids? Aphids are small, soft-bodied insects that belong to the [...] growth of sooty mold. Recognize aphids Aphids can be identified by the following characteristics: Size and shape: Aphids are small, soft-bodied insects [...] very low winter temperatures (e.g. strawberries), aphid eggs have been observed. Aphids damage Aphids can cause damage to plants in several ways, and the

• Biosolutions for Cannabis

  regulates pesticides differently, and Koppert stays on top of what’s allowed, what’s effective, and most importantly, what the grower wants (and doesn’t [...] companies haven’t utilized, like Aphipar-M for Phorodon cannabis aphid. Jordan Seward’s enthusiasm for this crop is difficult to contain! His IPM expert [...] Cannabis aphid (Phorodon cannabis) is one of the most aggressive species encountered in any crop. Koppert has spent millions in R&D finding the best solutions

• Chrysoperla carnea

  target on aphids , caterpillars , thrips , mealybugs , and other soft-bodied insects that are harmful to plants. In agriculture, Chrysoperla carnea i s employed [...] lacewing Chrysoperla carnea is used for the control of the following pests: Aphids Thrips Mealybugs Caterpillars The natural enemy Chrysoperla carnea is available [...] be larger than the larva itself. On average a larva will consume 300-400 aphids of various sizes during its development, although the actual quantity depends