Aphids
Aphids
Pathogen:
Insect
Type:
Risk:
HIGH
Pulgones
Plantas decorativas de jardín y/o interior
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.
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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%
TRANSMISSION ROUTES
Wind, direct contact between plants, contaminated garden tools, insect vectors, transport of infested plants, contaminated irrigation water
Do you want to remove this pest? Choose how you want to treat it.
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
Biological control
• ADALIA BIPUNCTATA
• APHELINUS ABDOMINALIS
• APHIDIUS COLEMANI
• APHIDIUS ERVI
• APHIDOLETES APHIDIMYZA
• APHISIUS SP. (WASPS)
• BEAUVERIA BASSIANA (STRAIN ATCC 74040) 2.3% (2.3X10E7 VIABLE SPORES/ML) [OD] P/V
• CHRYSOPERLA CARNEA
• EPISYRPHUS BALTEATUS (HYRPHID)
• HIPPODAMIA VARIEGATA
• MACROLOPHUS PYGMAEUS
• PRAON VOLUCRE
• RHOPALOSIPHUM PADI
• SCYMNUS NUBILUS
• SPHAEROPHORIA RUEPPELLII (SYRPHID)
Recommendations
- 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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TREATMENTS
Homemade remedies
There are no home treatments
Natural allies
Chemical treatments
There are no treatments for this disease. Treatments are directed at the insect vectors that transmit it. See insect treatments.
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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Rosemary, Dill, Coriander
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