All entries for Saturday 18 November 2017
November 18, 2017
AHDB Aphid News
The latest edition of AHDB Aphid News has been published.
Peach–potato aphids (Myzus persicae) were recorded from six suction trap sites, increasing in number at two sites. The highest number was found at Writtle (10).
No Mealy cabbage aphids (Brevicoryne brassicae) were recorded this week.
The willow-carrot aphid (Cavariella aegopodii) was found at three sites this week. Nine male individuals were recorded across the country suggesting that the autumn migration back to willows is continuing.
Pest update from Wellesbourne
Between Tuesday, 7th and Teusday 14th November we found the following:
On 3 sticky traps:
- 2 carrot flies
We caught 1 turnip moth in our pheromone traps.