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IdMicrobe: Plant Pest Guide, Professional and Homemade Tips and Treatments

The Guide to Caring for Your Plants

Learn to recognize pests and how to combat them

idMicrobe: Consult treatments and eliminate plant pests

The Guide to Caring for Your Plants

Learn to recognize pests and how to combat them

Aphid

Zanahoria

How to recognize and combat aphids on carrots

Aphid

Insect

Type:

Risk to the plant:

INTERMEDIATE

Caraviella Aegopodii, Myzus Persicae, Aphis Spp.

Pathogen:

Pulgones

Aphids on Carrots: How to Recognize and Treat Them Effectively
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WHO CAUSES IT?

Caraviella aegopodii, Myzus persicae and Aphis spp. They are phytophagous insects commonly known as aphids. These small winged or wingless insects feed by sucking plant sap. Their life cycle includes several stages, beginning with laying eggs on the leaves and stems of host plants. Nymphs emerge from the eggs and, through successive molts, become adults in approximately one week under favorable conditions. Adults can reproduce both sexually and asexually, with some species capable of producing viviparous clones. Aphids can form large colonies in a short time, especially in warm, humid weather conditions.

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SYMPTOMS

Aphid infestation in carrot can cause significant disease, negatively impacting plant health and performance. Aphids suck the sap, weakening the plant and reducing its growth. Additionally, these insects are vectors for viruses that can cause additional diseases. Affected plants show visible signs of stress and deterioration.

- Curling and deformation of the leaves.
- Yellowing or chlorosis.
- Presence of honeydew on the leaves, which attracts sooty fungi.
- Reduction in plant growth and vigor.
- Transmission of viruses, resulting in mosaics and other viral diseases.

Aphid: Symptoms and damage on carrots
Aphid Damage on Carrots
Aphid
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DEVELOPMENT CONDITIONS

Temperature:

20°C - 25°C

Humidity:

60% - 80%

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HOW IS IT SPREAD?

Direct contact, Wind, Insect vectors, Infected plant material, Contaminated gardening tools

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HOW TO ELIMINATE IT?

Home treatments

NETTLE SLURRY

Natural allies

LADYBUGS

LACEWINGS

PARASITIC WASPS

HOVERFLIES OR PARASITIC FLIES

PREDATORY BUGS

Chemical treatments

RAPESEAL OIL

PARAFFIN OIL

ACETAMIPRID 20%

DELTAMETHRIN 1.57%

DELTAMETHRIN 10%

DELTAMETHRIN 2.5%

ESFENVALERATE 2.5%

ESFENVALERATE 5%

LAMBDA CYHALOTHRIN

PYRETHRINS

TAU-FLUVALINATE 24%

RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS TO ELIMINATE THE PEST

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REPELLENT PLANTS

Rosemary, Dill, Coriander

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RECOMMENDATIONS

- Check the back of the leaves frequently, especially in dry weather.
- Spray water on the leaves to increase humidity and prevent them from settling.
- Keep plants healthy with good watering and adequate light.
- If you see cobwebs or damage, clean the leaves with a damp cloth or pressurized water.
- Use potassium soap or neem oil every few days until they disappear.

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