Beech blight aphid (Grylloprociphilus imbricator)
Woolly beech aphid (Phyllaphis fagi)
Pest description and damage Several species of aphids can become problems on beech. Both species are woolly aphids. Beech blight aphids form masses of bluish-white woolly aphids on the undersides of stems, sometimes causing the death of twigs, small branches, and even young trees. The woolly beech aphid is about 0.1 inch in length, but waxy filaments may make it look longer. It is especially common on the undersides of purple leaf beech varieties. The aphid is greenish with prominent long waxy strands. Often, these aphids remain under control from natural enemies, but if pesticide practices have upset the balance, aphid populations may soar.
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Management-chemical control
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