Currants are affected by more than 13 species of aphids in Ukraine

Published 2023년 4월 10일

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An article written by Ksenia Bannikova highlights the issue of aphid infestations in currant and gooseberry plants in Ukraine, identifying over a dozen affected species. The article outlines a method for pest count in spring or fall by inspecting young shoots for overwintering eggs, emphasizing the importance of timely pest control to minimize damage. Additionally, the article touches on the harm caused by four-legged mites residing in buds and galls, underscoring the necessity of precise spraying schedules to effectively combat these pests.

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There are more than 13 species of aphids on currants and gooseberries in Ukraine. The most common aphids are currant, gooseberry, currant, and large currant aphids. Ksenia Bannikova, a specialist in the department of phytosanitary safety, seed production and nurseries of the State Production and Consumer Service, notes this in an article in the magazine "Gardening in Ukrainian". She notes that overwintering eggs are counted in early spring during the swelling of the buds (before they begin to bloom) or in the fall after the leaves fall. For this, 5–10 one- or two-year-old shoots are marked or cut in different parts of the counting bushes and aphid eggs are counted on them, carefully inspecting the ...

Source: Agrotimes