The red gall aphid is a pest of currants, which is quite a nuisance for summer residents.
At the beginning of the season, reddish swollen blisters appear on the leaves of the plant.
The foliage looks like it's blistered, it dries out over time, and the bush doesn't look healthy at all.
What is the reason?
Many people think that this is a disease. But no, it is a pest - aphids. When examining a leaf, you often don't see anything on it, especially if it is already summer. And this is not surprising.
The insect inhabits only the youngest leaves in early spring, and then migrates to weeds.
Gardeners are feverishly treating currants for diseases, but the reason is different. And next year the problem will certainly repeat itself.
How to fight aphids
In order to prevent the appearance of swellings, the fight against the insect begins as early as possible, when the first leaves bloom.
Insecticides
- The first treatment is strictly before flowering. Preparations such as "Aktara" are suitable, also with an acaricidal effect. They can also solve the problem of spider mites.
- The second treatment is after the berry has set. You can use "Decis" or "Fufanon". In addition to aphids, they will protect the bushes from all sorts of bugs and caterpillars.
Prevention
It is very important not to grow weeds around berry bushes. This is a good "ambush" for all sorts of small pests.
In addition, weeds are a source of dangerous viruses, such as terry. And this is an incurable scourge for the entire garden. Therefore, prevention is extremely necessary.
