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.