• 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

• Rice root aphid

  plants grown in both soil and hydroponic systems. Unlike other aphids , most of this pest’s life cycle takes place underground, so it may be difficult to [...] Damage symptoms Because they suck the plant’s vital sap from the roots, plants infested with rice root aphids will exhibit some or all of the following symptoms: [...] plant by aphids promotes the growth of mould and fungus. Transmission of viral disease between plants. Life cycle and appearance of the Rice root aphid Like

• 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

• Black bean aphid

  reduced, affecting production. Life cycle and appearance of Black bean aphid Aphids have a complex life cycle, with both winged and wingless forms of adults [...] General The black bean aphid, Aphis fabae , is widespread in temperate regions, where it is a serious economic pest of beans. It is highly polyphagous [...] wide range of other crops. Damage symptoms Economic damage by black bean aphid is mainly due to direct feeding damage. Indirect damage is caused through

• Adalia bipunctata

  following pests: Aphids Adalia bipunctata feeds on all aphid species, but the product Aphidalia is especially designed for the control of aphids in trees. How [...] bipunctata As a natural predator of aphids , Adalia bipunctata actively searches for aphid colonies or responds to aphid alarm pheromones. Once located, the [...] predatory beetle. As a natural enemy of aphids , Adalia bipunctata contributes to natural pest control, by preying upon aphids at various stages of their life

• Yellow rose aphid

  yellow rose aphid is also a vector of several viruses attacking strawberries and roses. Life cycle and appearance of Yellow rose aphid Aphids have a complex [...] Wingless yellow rose aphids have a brownish head; the body is bright yellow to yellow-green or green and rather shiny. Winged aphids have a bright green [...] General The yellow rose aphid , Rhodobium porosum , is probably of North American origin but is now widely distributed in Europe, North Africa, parts of

• 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