{"id":541,"date":"2024-06-28T17:37:02","date_gmt":"2024-06-28T15:37:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cocalni.com\/?p=541"},"modified":"2024-06-28T17:46:09","modified_gmt":"2024-06-28T15:46:09","slug":"pests-affecting-citrus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cocalni.com\/en\/pests-affecting-citrus\/","title":{"rendered":"Pests affecting citrus fruit"},"content":{"rendered":"

Citrus fruits, such as oranges and mandarins, are prized for their flavour and nutritional value. However, they face numerous threats that can affect both their yield and fruit quality. In this article, we will explore two of the main and most common pests that, year after year, need to be dealt with in the spring and summer months, namely aphids and spider mites. We will also discuss possible effective strategies to prevent and treat them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aphids<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

These small sucking insects feed on citrus sap, weakening the trees and reducing their growth and production. The aphid is green in appearance when young and can grow to brown and measure 1.5mm in size, depending on the species. It usually appears on citrus trees in the spring months. Leaves become sticky and can stunt parts of the plant such as leaves and fruit. Aphid control generally involves the use of specific insecticides or the introduction of natural enemies such as ladybirds or others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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