High Tunnel Pest Management - Aphids

Authors

Nick Volesky, Utah State UniversityFollow
Zachery R. Schrumm, Utah State UniversityFollow

Document Type

Factsheet

Publisher

Utah State University Extension

Publication Date

4-8-2021

First Page

1

Last Page

7

Abstract

Aphids are a common pest found on high tunnel crops such as fruits, vegetables, ornamentals, grasses, and weeds. Four aphid species commonly found in Utah in high tunnels are green peach aphid (Myzus persicae), melon aphid (Aphis gossypii), potato aphid (Macrosiphum euphorbiae), and cabbage aphid (Brevicoryne brassicae). This fact sheet describes different aphids and reviews the aphid life cycle. It also addresses how to monitor for damage caused by aphids and cultural, biological, and chemical controls.

Recommended Citation

Volesky, Nick and Schrumm, Zachery R., "High Tunnel Pest Management - Aphids" (2021). All Current Publications. Paper 2177.
https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/extension_curall/2177