Pulgones
Aphids
Aphids
Pathogen:
Insect
Type:
Risk to the plant:
HIGH
DESCRIPTION
WHO CAUSES IT?
Aphids are small, soft-bodied insects that belong to the Aphididae family. They reproduce rapidly through parthenogenesis, a process in which females give birth to live young without the need for mating. During warm seasons, females can produce multiple generations in a single summer. In the fall, some aphids produce eggs that can survive the low winter temperatures, ensuring the continuity of the species. These insects feed on plant sap, inserting their mouth stylets into the tissues and extracting nutrients. Aphids often excrete a sugary substance called honeydew, which can attract other insects such as ants and encourage the growth of sooty fungi.
SYMPTOMS
Aphid infestation on plants causes the disease known as aphids, which can seriously affect the health and development of plants.
- Appearance of small yellow Taches or discoloration on the leaves.
- Curling and deformation of the leaves.
- Stunted plant growth due to sap extraction.
- Presence of honeydew on plant surfaces, which can induce the appearance of black mold.
- Transmission of viruses between plants.
- Reduction in the general vitality of the plant.
- Loss of vigor and wilting in severe cases.
- Increase in the presence of ants attracted by the honeydew excreted by aphids.
TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY
15°C - 25°C
70% - 90%
HOW IS IT SPREAD?
Wind, direct contact between plants, contaminated garden tools, insect vectors, transport of infested plants, contaminated irrigation water
HOW TO REMOVE IT?
Home remedies
There are no home treatments
Chemical treatments
• RAPE OIL 1.53% [AL] P/V
• PARAFFIN OIL (CAS [97862-82-3]) 80% [EC] P/V
• ACETAMIPRID 20% [SG] P/P
• ACETAMIPRID 20% [SP] P/P
• AZADIRACTIN 1% (AS AZADIRACTIN A) [EC] P/V
• Azadirachtin 2.6% (AS AZADIRACTIN A) [EC] P/V
• CYPERMETHRIN 10% [EC] P/V
• CYPERMETHRIN 10% [EW] P/V
• CYPERMETHRIN 50% [EC] P/V
• DELTAMETHRIN 1.57% [SC] P/V
• DELTAMETHRIN 10% [EC] P/V
• DELTAMETHRIN 2.5% [EC] P/V
• DELTAMETHRIN 2.5% [EW] P/V
• ESFENVALERATE 2.5% [EC] P/V
• ESFENVALERATE 5% [EC] P/V
• ESFENVALERATO 5% [EW] P/V
• FLONICAMID 50% [WG] P/P
• FLUPIRADIFURONE 1.88% [PR] P/P
• FLUPYRADIFURONE 20% [SL] P/V
• LAMBDA CYHALOTHRIN 1.5% [CS] P/V
• LAMBDA CYHALOTHRIN 10% [CS] P/V
• LAMBDA CYHALOTHRIN 2.5% [WG] P/P
• LAMBDA CYHALOTHRIN 5% [EG] P/P
• PYRETHRINS 1.9% [EC] P/V
• PYRETHRINS 4.65% (as pyrethrum extract) [EC] P/V
• PYRETHRINS 4% (PYRETHHRINE EXTR.) [EC] P/V
• PYRETHRINS 5% [SC] P/V
• PIRIMICARB 50% [WG] P/P
• POTASSIUM SALTS OF UNSATURATED FATTY ACIDS C7-C18 & C18 (CAS [67701-09-1] 515g/L [SL] P/V
• POTASSIUM SALTS OF FATTY ACIDS C14-C20 48% [EW] P/V
• POTASSIUM SALTS OF VEGETABLE FATTY ACIDS 13.04% [SL] P/V
• SULFOXAFLOR 12% [SC] P/V
• TAU-FLUVALINATE 24% [EW] P/V
• ADHESIVE TRAP
• CHROMATIC TRAP
Authorized treatments in organic farming
• RAPE OIL 1.53% [AL] P/V
• PARAFFIN OIL (CAS [97862-82-3]) 80% [EC] P/V
• AZADIRACTIN 1% (AS AZADIRACTIN A) [EC] P/V
• Azadirachtin 2.6% (AS AZADIRACTIN A) [EC] P/V
• LAMBDA CYHALOTHRIN 1.5% [CS] P/V
• LAMBDA CYHALOTHRIN 10% [CS] P/V
• LAMBDA CYHALOTHRIN 2.5% [WG] P/P
• LAMBDA CYHALOTHRIN 5% [EG] P/P
• PYRETHRINS 1.9% [EC] P/V
• PYRETHRINS 4.65% (as pyrethrum extract) [EC] P/V
• PYRETHRINS 4% (PYRETHHRINE EXTR.) [EC] P/V
• PYRETHRINS 5% [SC] P/V
• POTASSIUM SALTS OF UNSATURATED FATTY ACIDS C7-C18 & C18 (CAS [67701-09-1] 515g/L [SL] P/V
• POTASSIUM SALTS OF FATTY ACIDS C14-C20 48% [EW] P/V
• POTASSIUM SALTS OF VEGETABLE FATTY ACIDS 13.04% [SL] P/V
• ADHESIVE TRAP
• CHROMATIC TRAP
Insect allies
PREDATORY MITES
LADYBUGS
LACEWINGS
PARASITIC WASPS
HOVERFLIES OR PARASITIC FLIES
PREDATORY BUGS
There are no natural allies
Mycodiplosis oidii (predatory mosquito)
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- Regularly monitor plants to detect the presence of aphids early and act quickly.
- Promote biodiversity in the garden or crop to attract natural enemies of aphids, such as ladybugs and lacewings.
- Use yellow sticky traps to control aphid populations.
- Apply insecticidal soaps or horticultural oils that suffocate aphids.
- Keep plants well watered and fertilized so that they are less susceptible to infestations.
- Implement crop rotations and associations with aphid-repellent plants, such as garlic and chives.
- Use protective covers on sensitive crops to prevent access by aphids.
- In severe cases, apply specific insecticides following the manufacturer's recommendations and local regulations.
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