Aphids
Common Name
--Scientific Name
Myzus persicae, Macrosiphum euphorbiae, Aulacorthum solani, Aphis gossypii
Issue
--Causes
--Prevention
Conserve natural enemies and Keep seed production areas separated from commercial potato production. Site seed production areas in locations with low temperature, abundant rainfall and high wind velocity. Aphid populations are generally low under these co
Control
Harvest seed potatoes no later than 8 to 10 days after a critical aphid build-up or increased virus infection rates are noted. This may help to avoid infection since the virus requires time to infect the tubers after a virus-carrying aphid has fed on pota