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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.



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    Nymphs and adults



Integrated Management

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


Updated on Apr 2023
 
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