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Aphids (Rhopalosiphum maidis)

Aphids (Rhopalosiphum maidis)

Symptoms of Damage

  • Plant yellow and wilt with large number of aphids. honeydew secretion, sooty mould on leaves..

Identification of insect pests :

  • Nymphs: light green. Adults: Bluish or olive green adults.

Nymphs and adults

Integrated Management

  • Conservation of several parasitic wasps, ladybird beetles, syrphid fly larvae, and lacewing larvae and adults.