Monitor the crop
Document activity and changes over time. Monitoring tools help inform the conversation.
Pest guide & solutions
Aphids
One aphid is never just one.
Match the aphid species with parasitoids, colony-hunting predators and preventive banker plants.
Not sure what you’re seeing? Start with free identification. ↗
What to observe
Start with the evidence.
Record where colonies occur, including above or below the canopy. Small and large aphid species can need different parasitoids; a photograph alone may not distinguish them.
The image and these clues are a starting point, not a confirmed species identification.
Above the growing medium
Explore documented predators and blends for exposed stages in the foliage.
In the growing medium
Explore options targeting susceptible stages around the soil and growing medium.
Build a coordinated program
Filter the catalogue ↗Your natural allies
Monitor the crop
Above the growing medium
In the growing medium
Other program components
Free taxonomic identification
Explore the identification service ↗Not sure what you’re seeing? Start with free identification.
Request help
Describe your crop and what you have observed. “Not sure” is a valid starting point.
Prepare the right sample
Follow the lab’s instructions for your sample type. Leaf and soil samples require different preparation.
Read sample instructions ↗Identify and discuss
Use the identification to discuss the next step with a specialist. Timing depends on the sample type and condition.