Hemipteran Pests

Hemipteran Pests

Hemiptera
Vulnerable stages:	All
Diseases vectored:	Viruses, Bacteria, and Phytoplasmas

Hemiptera is an order of insects which includes Aphids, Scales, Hoppers, Bugs, Whiteflies, and Mealybugs, as well as Fleas.

Description

These insects all feed using a piercing-sucking mouthpart.

Control

• Pesticides: All hemipterans are vulnerable to applications of Horticultural Oil, in all stages.