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In 2023–2024, S. avenae had its lowest EIL in mid infestations, at 2.887 aphids/feddan.
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e0“In 2023–2024, the lowest EIL were recorded in mid infestations for S. graminum (4.886 aphids/feddan) and S. avenae (2.887 aphids/feddan).”
Title
M. E. Ragab; A. A. A. Ghanim; A. A. Rashed; et al. Journal of Plant Protection and Pathology /Journal of Plant Protection and Pathology 2025. doi:10.21608/jppp.2025.413371.1370
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- Intervention effect Aphid density and infestation timing significantly influenced wheat yield.
- Intervention effect Mid-season S. graminum infestations caused the greatest wheat losses.
- Intervention effect Late-season S. avenae infestations caused the greatest wheat losses.
- Observation In 2023–2024, S. graminum had its lowest EIL in mid infestations, at 4.886 aphids/feddan.
- Observation In 2024–2025, S. graminum had its lowest EIL in mid infestation, at 0.46 aphids/kg.
- Observation In 2024–2025, S. avenae had its lowest EIL in late infestation, at 0.28 aphids/kg.
- Recommendation The authors recommend stage-specific integrated pest management prioritizing aphid control in susceptible wheat growth phases.
- Method / resource The thresholds provide a basis for optimizing control decisions and reducing unnecessary pesticide use.