May 4, 2010
Aphids are a common problem in home gardens and landscapes. Aphid populations can increase quickly. During periods of warm weather one aphid can produce up to 80 offspring in a week. At the end of the following week those 80 can produce up to 6,400 more.
UC ANR has an aphids pest notes, which can be viewed and downloaded for free. This publication has information to help you to reduce problems that aphids may bring. It includes the following:
- Identification
- Life cycle
- Damage
- Management
Pest notes on different topics and much more can be found on the UC Integrated Pest Management (IPM) website.
Rose aphids
Curled, distorted leaves caused by aphid damage.
The lady beetle is a natural enemy of aphids.
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