Cherry aphid: how to recognize and deal with black gourmet insect
Many pests have their own taste preferences. The Colorado potato beetle loves potatoes and tomatoes, and the urticaria butterfly caterpillars love nettles. And the black aphid prefers to settle on the cherry, which is why it even got the name cherry aphid.
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Description of the pest
Black aphid.
black aphid - a small pest of black or dark red color. She prefers to eat the tops of young twigs, where the youngest and most tender shoots are.
On cherries, black aphids begin to develop very early, with the advent of the first rays of the sun. At the same time, it is necessary to carry out control measures, because if there is enough food, the insect spreads very quickly.
Signs of aphids on cherries
From the very beginning of spring, it is necessary to carefully inspect the plants in the garden to prevent the development of pests. Here are some signs that show that aphids are already on the cherry:
- Several individuals on the leaves.
- Twisted leaves on the edges of the shoots.
- The appearance of a large number of ants.
- Shiny leaves covered with a sticky substance.
- General weakening of the plant.
How to get rid of aphids on cherries
There are a lot of methods for protecting a plant from an insect pest. They are chosen by the gardener, depending on the time of year, the scale of the spread of pests and personal preferences. They can be figuratively divided into four types.
This group can include primary treatments with bare hands, rinsing with water, attracting ladybugs and birds, planting strong-smelling repellent plants.
These are all kinds of infusions and decoctions (onions, garlic, chamomile, marigolds), pharmacy methods (ammonia, iodine), kitchen methods (cola, soda, vinegar). Safe, but will require several treatments.
These are insecticides that are dangerous for many types of insects. They must be used according to the instructions, observing the dosage and only at the beginning of the season. These are Corado, Spark, Confidor, Fufanon.
These are substances based on fungi or bacteria. They are completely safe for people and useful animals. They can be used even before harvest.
For a more complete description, the benefits of a particular treatment method and the correct dosages, you can read in article 26 methods of dealing with aphids.
Conclusion
Black aphids infect different types of plants, but most of all they love cherries. It multiplies rapidly, starting from the first rays of the sun and spreading rapidly. It is necessary at the first sign to switch to active protection in order to save the plants.
