Rosy Apple Aphid

About Rosy Apple Aphid

Rosy Apple Aphid attacks young shoots, leaves and fruit, causing severe curling, stunting and fruit deformation.

How to spot it

Greyish-rose aphids with waxy coating. Severe leaf curling and distorted fruit.

Prevention

Monitor from green tip. Conserve natural enemies. Delay pruning until dormant.

Organic treatment

Apply neem oil at pink bud. Use pyrethrin if populations are high.