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Direct regulation of the black cherry aphid in organic table cherry production (BIOFRUITNET Practice Abstract)

{Tool} Direct regulation of the black cherry aphid in organic table cherry production (BIOFRUITNET Practice Abstract). Creator(s): Boutry, Clémence and Friedli, Michael. Issuing Organisation(s): FiBL - Research Institute of Organic Agriculture. Biofruitnet Practice Abstract, no. 070a. (2022)

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Summary

Minimisation of tree damage and fruit losses due to black sooty fungi growing on aphid honeydew (Picture 2).
Practical recommendations
Direct regulation
• Apply kaolin (Picture 4) in autumn to reduce the immigration of winged aphids from the secondary host back to the cherry tree (Picture 3).
• Apply paraffin oil in spring prior to bud break when fundatrices (or founding mothers) hatch from the winter eggs to further reduce the starting population in spring (Picture 5).
• Apply pyrethrum + soap or azadirachtin after bloom.


EPrint Type:Practice tool
What problem does the tool address?:The black cherry aphid (Myzus cerasi) is the main pest in modern organic table cherry production. In orchards with installed rain protection and insect nets, robust aphid populations can build up, leading to significant yield losses and tree damage (Picture 1, 2, 9).
What solution does the tool offer?:The black cherry aphid can be indirectly and directly regulated. This practice abstract gives recommendations for direct regulation using kaolin, paraffin oil and pyrethrum+soap or azadirachtin at different periods of the aphid cycle. If possible, avoid any plant protection application after bloom to preserve the natural enemies.
Country:Switzerland
Type of Practice Tool:Practice abstracts
Keywords:Temperate fruits, Cherry, Plant protection, Black cherry aphid, Myzus cerasi
Agrovoc keywords:
Language
Value
URI
English
temperate fruits
http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_7655
English
cherries
http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_1534
English
plant protection
http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_5978
English
Prunus serotina
http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_6290
Subjects: Crop husbandry > Production systems > Fruit and berries
Crop husbandry > Crop health, quality, protection
Research affiliation: European Union > Horizon 2020 > Biofruitnet
Switzerland > FiBL - Research Institute of Organic Agriculture Switzerland > Crops > Special crops > Fruit
Horizon Europe or H2020 Grant Agreement Number:862850
Related Links:https://organic-farmknowledge.org/tool/44729, https://organic-farmknowledge.org/tool/44730, https://biofruitnet.eu
Project ID:ofk
Deposited By: Basler, Andreas
ID Code:44729
Deposited On:09 Dec 2022 17:38
Last Modified:18 Apr 2023 13:05
Document Language:English, German/Deutsch, French/Francais
Status:Published

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