Rhopalosiphum padi (grain aphid); Apterae. Image copyright: ©Adam Sisson, Iowa State University/via Bugwood.org - CC BY 3.0 US

Monitoring

Solution
Threshold: 80% of culms with aphids
Before carrying out the treatment, evaluate the presence, the amount of the natural limiters and their potential capacity in containing the development of the phytophagous population

Control

Regulations surrounding chemical products can change rapidly – always verify chemicals recommended here with the most recent legislation and lists of products registered for your country
Solution Product Category Production stage (if possible with reference to BBCH scale) Max nb. of a. i. application/year Application Details and Notes (commercial product example) Chemical Group IRAC Code
Tau-fluvalinate
Synthetic insecticide
Treat preventively or at the first appearance of parasites. Suspend treatments 30 days before harvest
2
(EVURE® PRO) Dosage: 0,2 l/ha
Pyrethroids and pyrethrins
3A
The information made available here has been obtained from or is based upon sources believed by CABI to be reliable but is not guaranteed as to accuracy or completeness. Anyone acting or relying on such information does so entirely at their own risk. The efficacy of the IPM methods included above will depend on local conditions and might not always be suitable everywhere within the specified country.