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Aphid Identification and Control

Wainwright-Evans, S. American Nurseryman 205(8):8-9. 2007.

Now that spring has arrived, our little insect friends have arrived, too. One insect that just loves spring is the aphid. This pest belongs to the order of insects called Homoptera. All insects in this group have mouthparts that pierce and suck fluids; they do not cause chewing damage. Spring especially can be tough because many species of aphids cause the greatest damage when temperatures are warm, but not hot (65° to 80°).


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Author(s): S. Wainwright-Evans

Section: Pest Management