Aphids & Fruit Trees with Stephen A. Marshall

Aphids & Fruit Trees with Stephen A. Marshall

Author: Susan Poizner, OrchardPeople.com May 14, 2018 Duration: 50:12
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Entomologist Stephen A. Marshall, who teaches entomology at The University of Guelph in Ontario is the author of the classic tome Insects: Their Natural History and Diversity. And he has just completed a new book Beetles: the Natural History and Diversity of Coleoptera. In this episode he talks about aphids and the damage they can do to your fruit trees and fruiting shrubs.

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For more information on this topic, click on the links below: 

How to Prune Fruit Trees:

https://orchardpeople.com/how-to-prune-and-train-fruit-trees/

Fruit Tree Pests and Diseases:

https://orchardpeople.com/protecting-fruit-trees-from-pests-and-diseases/

How to Feed Fruit Trees:

https://orchardpeople.com/how-to-feed-fruit-trees/

The Best Fruit Trees to Grow:

https://orchardpeople.com/best-fruit-trees-to-grow/

How to Graft Fruit Trees:

https://orchardpeople.com/how-to-graft-fruit-trees/


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  • (00:00) - Introduction and Disclaimer
  • (00:18) - Welcome to the Urban Forestry Radio Show
  • (01:24) - Aphid Invasion in Toronto's Community Orchard
  • (04:31) - Meet the Guest: Dr. Stephen Marshall
  • (05:17) - Understanding Aphids: Reproduction and Defense Mechanisms
  • (09:18) - Aphid Colors and Their Significance
  • (10:34) - Aphid Feeding Habits and Honeydew
  • (13:34) - The Role of Ants in Protecting Aphids
  • (14:41) - Factors Influencing Aphid Populations
  • (16:19) - The Impact of Weeds and Other Plants on Aphid Numbers
  • (18:42) - Listener Emails and Questions: How effective are purchased lady beetles, what attracts aphids
  • (24:56) - Lady Beetles: The Natural Aphid Predators
  • (26:38) - Diverse Diets of Lady Beetles
  • (27:46) - Lady Beetles as Biological Pest Control
  • (28:48) - Understanding Insect Mouthparts
  • (30:40) - Aphid Predators: Lacewings and Flower Flies
  • (32:23) - Managing Aphid Infestations in Orchards
  • (35:48) - Community Solutions for Aphid Control
  • (40:12) - The Role of Flower Flies in Aphid Control
  • (45:05) - Damsel Bugs and Other Predatory Insects
  • (46:53) - Conclusion and Farewell

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