Pest on crop
Aphid on sage
Multiple species (Aphididae)
Small soft-bodied sap-sucking insects that reproduce explosively in spring. Excrete honeydew that supports sooty mold and attracts ants. Transmit viral diseases.
- Pest
- Aphid
- Scientific name
- Multiple species (Aphididae)
- Crop
- Sage
- Total hosts
- 32
Aphid on sage
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Signs on sage
- ▸ Curled, distorted, or yellowing new growth
- ▸ Sticky honeydew on leaves and below plants
- ▸ Visible colonies on undersides of leaves and on growing tips
- ▸ Ants tending colonies
IPM controls
- ✓ Strong water spray to dislodge colonies (effective for early infestations)
- ✓ Insecticidal soap targeted to leaf undersides
- ✓ Encourage ladybugs, lacewings, hoverflies, and parasitic wasps
- ✓ Reflective mulch deters winged migrants
- ✓ Avoid excessive nitrogen which favors lush susceptible growth
Other crops affected by aphid
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