AHDB Aphid News

The latest edition of AHDB Aphid News has been released - for suction trap captures for the week ending 22nd July.

The peach–potato aphid was recorded from all suction trap sites, with numbers increasing at five, but decreasing towards the south.

The mealy cabbage aphid was recorded from all sites, increasing at six, but decreasing towards the south of the country. The highest number recorded was from York (158).

Currant-lettuce aphids were recorded from three sites, each site recording more than single individuals.

The willow ̶carrot aphid was caught at six ST sites in single figures, with numbers increasing at only Broom’s Barn and Wye.

The pea aphid was recorded from all sites, apart from Hereford, and increased in number at seven, particularly towards the north of Britain. There was a hotspot at Kirton (672).

The black bean aphid was caught at twelve sites, increasing in number at six. The highest number recorded was from Dundee (171).

Rosemary Collier : 28 Jul 2018 09:42 |  Comments (0) |  Report a problem