Aphid/ Mite Overview and Resources:
While our program primarily focuses on WSS research, we have implemented more aphid and mite research. We began to see a resurgence of these pests in 2025, making close monitoring essential. See below for resources about these pests.
While our program primarily focuses on WSS research, we have implemented more aphid and mite research. We began to see a resurgence of these pests in 2025, making close monitoring essential. See below for resources about these pests.
CSU Extension Webpage on Wheat Curl Mite: An overview on this destructive pest can be found here.
CSU Extension Handout on Russian Wheat Aphids: Discusses the aphid's lifecycle, associated damages, and management strategies.
2-2-2026 Newsletter: Discusses aphid and mite populations that were observed in Jan. 2026.
6-3-2025 Newsletter: Discusses aphid outbreaks observed in 2025.
