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Alfalfa Pests and Diseases - Agriculture & Science Directory

• Aphids in Alfalfa
  
  Aphids belong to the order Hemiptera and family Aphididae. They have piercingsucking mouthparts that extract plant sap phloem. Aphid feeding can result in stunting, yellowing, leaf curling and other physical disorders. In addition, certain aphid spec ...
  http://www.ext.colostate.edu/PUBS/insect/05531.html

• Management of Blister Beetles
  
  Adult blister beetles Epicauta spp. tend to be gregarious, and several may be observed feeding on the same flowering plant such as alfalfa or sometimes soybeans, goldenrod or occasionally musk thistle. They feed primarily on leaves and flowers but do ...
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