Some aphids can transmit plant viruses. This is a particular problem on soft fruits, such as strawberries and raspberry, and some vegetables, such as tomatoes and plants of the cucumber/marrow family, as well as on some ornamental plants, such as dahlias, lilies, pelargoniums, tulips, and s...
In addition to depleting a plant’s resources, aphids also carry viruses. These viruses can infect plants and can wipe out entire crops. Grains, potatoes (potato leafroll virus) and citrus fruits are especially susceptible to viruses carried by aphids. Related Reading: Control Aphids on ...
the faster it returns to ahost plant, the higher the aphid's chances of survival. Young aphids have difficulty travelling over cracks, stones and twigs, so riding on a back of a fast-walking adult can shorten the time a young aphid needs to spend off the ...
but the predominant genotype on cucumber was not found on hibiscus. Host-specialized aphids clearly have refuges during food shortages. Hibiscus is an overwintering host for cotton-specialized aphids but not for cucurbit-aphids. Removing refuges or managing aphids on refuges could potentially...
Infestation of mealybug on leaves, shoots, nodes, fruits and branches especially on growing point of the plant results in malformation of leaves and tips of shoots. The pink hibiscus mealybug, Maconellicoccus hirsutus (Green) (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae) was commonly found causing wide spread ...
CAUTION:When applying an alcohol or soap spray, or a combination, always test on a small area of the plant first, and apply in the morning or evening, when the Sun is not as intense. Watch the plant for a few days for any adverse reactions before applying more. Plants can be sensitive...
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