Blueberry Aphid
Overview
Blueberry aphids are sap-feeding insects affecting blueberry crops and other soft fruit. Feeding damage weakens plants and can reduce vigour, while some species may vector plant viruses.
Symptoms
- Colonies on shoot tips
- Curled young leaves
- Sticky honeydew
- Reduced shoot growth
- Ant activity around colonies
Conditions favouring outbreaks
- Warm conditions
- Soft vegetative growth
- Excess nitrogen
- Dense canopy structure