Boutry, Clémence (2022) Indirect regulation of aphids in organic stone fruit orchards with natural enemies. Biofruitnet Practice Abstract. Research Institute of Organic Agriculture FiBL, CH-Frick .
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Summary in the original language of the document
Aphids can be regulated without or with fewer plant protection applications, thanks to natural enemies.
Practical recommendations
Indirect regulation with natural enemies
The following natural enemies are effective in regulating the stone fruit aphids, e.g., the black cherry aphid:
• Hoverflies: Larvae feed on aphids (Picture 2). Adults need to feed on nectar and pollen (Picture 4).
• Ladybug: Larvae and adults feed on aphids (Picture 6, 7). Adults of some ladybug species also need pollen.
• Parasitic wasps: Adults lay their eggs within the aphids. The aspect of the parasitised aphid (aphid mum-my) is typical for each parasitoid (Pictures 9, 10, 11). Adults feed on nectar.
• Lacewings: Larvae feed on aphids (Picture 14). Adults feed on nectar, pollen, and honeydew (Picture 16).
These natural enemies can be released early in the season (March/April) and/or promoted by implementing flower strips around and within the orchard.
| EPrint Type: | Report |
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| Keywords: | Temperate fruits, Stone fruits, Plant protection, Aphids, Functional biodiversity, Biofruitnet, Abacus, FiBL2507304 |
| Agrovoc keywords: | Language Value URI English temperate fruits http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_7655 English stone fruits http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_25461 English plant protection http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_5978 English aphids -> Aphidoidea http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_30757 German - Deutsch Obstbau http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_25476 English biodiversity http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_33949 |
| 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 > Crop protection > Entomology Switzerland > FiBL - Research Institute of Organic Agriculture Switzerland > Crops > Special crops > Fruit |
| Horizon Europe or H2020 Grant Agreement Number: | 862850 |
| Deposited By: | Forschungsinstitut für biologischen Landbau, FiBL |
| ID Code: | 45644 |
| Deposited On: | 03 Mar 2023 12:46 |
| Last Modified: | 11 Sep 2024 10:59 |
| Document Language: | English |
| Status: | Published |
| Refereed: | Not peer-reviewed |
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