Foxglove Aphid (Glasshouse Potato Aphid)
Aulacorthum solani
Overview
The Foxglove Aphid (Aulacorthum solani), also known as the Glasshouse Potato Aphid, is a pest that particularly affects potato, chrysanthemum, lettuce, capsicum, bean, eggplant, carrots, celery, and sometimes, tomato.
Why you need to control Foxglove Aphid (Glasshouse Potato Aphid)
Foxglove Aphids can cause curly tops in capsicums and potatoes by injecting a toxic substance into the plant while feeding. They can kill seedlings or young plants if in high numbers. They can cause honeydew and photosynthesis reduction.
Beneficial predators to control Foxglove Aphid (Glasshouse Potato Aphid) among crops
Biological Services sells products to control Foxglove Aphids in your crops and can advise you on their use.
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