Feed on plant saps reduce vigor size and field feed under leaves, extract honey dew, lead to growth of black sooty vector plant virus e.g. Cucumber mosaic virus.
Chemical control – Phimetrozine
Biological control- using natural enemies such as lady beetles, wasps
Cultural – Use resistant cultivars, avoid barriers like hedgerows or woodlots which encourage aphids falling in field.
Monday, April 7, 2008
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