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- Found in every cotton-growing region in the world
- Risk is from new strains establishing that may carry exotic pathogens or show greater pesticide resistance
- Small (less than 1.5 mm), range in colour from pale green to almost black, and have two short projections (‘exhaust pipes’) from the rear end
- Infestations often associated with honey-dew on leaves
- Look for aphid infestations that do not respond to current pesticide applications
- Can walk or fly between plants and spread long distances in wind or on plant material
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High priority pest of: Cotton, Production nurseries
Scientific name: Aphis gossypii (exotic strains)
EPPRD Category:
Life Form: Stink bugs, aphids, mealybugs, scale, whiteflies & hoppers (HEMIPTERA)
Pest Documents
FS: fact sheet
CP: contingency plan
DP: diagnostic protocol
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