Orchards

Orchards

This part of the platform contains protocols and methods for identification of the main animal pests and diseases in orchards, as well as their symptoms.

In this folder

The rosy apple aphid (Dysaphis plantaginea) is a key pest in Western European apple orchards.
The leaflet accessible by the link below describes how to identify the pest and the timing of the flights, oviposition and damage. It also suggests biological and chemical methods to control the pest.
This book (in French!) is a comprehensive collection of fact sheets on diseases and pests affecting apples and pears, with elements of description, biology and protection strategy.

Modification date : 03 July 2023 | Publication date : 03 May 2013 | Redactor : IPM network