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11/03/2018 / By RJ Jhonson

An organic compound found in chrysanthemums can control the rosy apple aphid

A study published in Biological Agriculture & Horticulture tells of how pyrethrins, natural compounds found in chrysanthemums, effectively kill rosy apple aphids, providing organic farmers with additional means to control the pests and to prevent them from becoming an even worse problem. Rosy apple aphids can be a significant headache for organic apple farmers. When […]

10/23/2018 / By RJ Jhonson

Pyrethrins are a good alternative for controlling rosy apple aphid in apple trees

Rosy apple aphids cause permanent and costly damage to apple trees. A study published in Biological Agriculture & Horticulture has suggested that pyrethrin, organic compounds derived from chrysanthemums, can be used in organic farming as an alternative to neem-derived compound azadirachtin. Azadirachtin is the most effective active compound against rosy apple aphids. It is derived from […]

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