Quick visual estimation of aphid populations on peach trees

Quick visual estimation of aphid populations on peach trees

Description: This protocol presents a visual non destructive counting method based on abundance classes to quantify populations of Brachycaudus persicae, Brachycaudus prunicola and Myzus persicae on peach trees. A specific formula for each species allows the experimenter to estimate the real number of individuals for the 3 species.

Use: The protocol can be used for studies of population dynamics in open field and aphid monitoring in an IPM framework.

Author: Roger BOLL (INRA-URIH).

Modification date : 25 April 2023 | Publication date : 12 September 2013 | Redactor : Roger BOLL (INRA-URIH).