Crop Name: Orange
Disease Name : Aphid
- Aphid population increases with rising temperature.
- The favorable temperature for aphid growth is 20–25 °C.
- Aphids infest leaves and flowers.
- They are the carriers of the Tristeza virus disease.
- Both nymphs and adults suck the sap from leaves.
- As a result, leaves start curling/wilting and flowers begin to drop.
- Use improved disease-resistant seed varieties and treat the seeds before sowing.
- Adopt scientific cultivation practices and follow expert agricultural advice.
