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Tulip bulb aphid: Dysaphis tulipae

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Tulip bulb aphid: Dysaphis tulipae Symptoms of damage Cripple the young growth and distort the general look of the plants. Both nymphs and adults suck the sap from the leaves. Results in pale yellowing of leaves. Curling of leaves. Plants begin to droop. Identification of the pest Grey with wax appearance. Cluster under bulb coats. Management Spray dimethoate 30 EC 2ml/lit or methyl demeton 25 EC 2ml/lit or malathion 2ml/lit. Release first instar larva of green lace wing fly. Conserve predator like Aphelinus sp parasitizing a green peach aphid

Symptoms of damage

  • Cripple the young growth and distort the general look of the plants.
  • Both nymphs and adults suck the sap from the leaves.
  • Results in pale yellowing of leaves.
  • Curling of leaves.
  • Plants begin to droop.

Identification of the pest

  • Grey with wax appearance.
  • Cluster under bulb coats.

Management

  • Spray dimethoate 30 EC 2ml/lit or methyl demeton 25 EC 2ml/lit or malathion 2ml/lit.
  • Release first instar larva of green lace wing fly.
  • Conserve predator like Aphelinus sp parasitizing a green peach aphid