| Category |
Agricultural |
| Species |
Myzus persicae |
| Genus |
Aphis |
| Order |
Hemiptera |
| Family |
Aphididae |
| Symptoms |
twisted and curled leaves, yellowed leaves, stunted or dead shoots and poor plant growth. |
| Biology |
twisted and curled leaves, yellowed leaves, stunted or dead shoots and poor plant growth |
| Control Methods |
Encourage natural predators and beneficial insects that feed on aphids, such as ladybugs (lady beetles), lacewings, syrphid flies, and parasitic wasps. physically remove aphids from plants by spraying them off with a strong stream of water or by handpicking them. This method is best suited for small garden areas. Implement good gardening practices, such as maintaining plant health through proper watering and fertilization. Pruning, Use reflective mulch or aluminum foil strips around plants |
| Growth Stage |
Vegetative |
| Disease Name |
potyviruses |
| Synonym |
plant lice or greenflies |
| Host Name |
Various plants |
| Affected Parts |
vegetables, fruits, ornamental plants, herbs, field crops, and various trees and shrubs. |
