The Woolly apple aphid (E. lanigerum) can cause severe damage, especially in organic cultivation; sucking activity causes bark growth, the so-called blood louse canker. Promoting natural antagonists in organic orchards is a key element in controlling E. lanigerum. Further, the tree growth should be balanced through proper (root) pruning. A combination of preventive measures and promoting beneficial insects also enhances biodiversity in orchards and has positive effects against other pests, such as other aphid species.

Autori
Christina Adolphi, Niklas Oeser
Produzioni
Anno
2023
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