Manti Messenger | 1948-04-30 | Page 7 | Early Spraying Advised for Black Cherry Aphid

Early Spraying Advised For Black Cherry Aphid Sprays applied before the buds break say insect specialists are arc more consistent in controlling the black cherry aphid than sprays made after the buds are open Feeding of the black cherry aphid if present in large numbers affects the size and flavor of the fruit Also a secretion known as honeydew produces a sticky and unattractive appearance of the fruit especially if it is to be sold as fresh fruit Development Development Development De De- of a sooty fungus in the honeydew may contribute further to the unsightly appearance of the cherries Sweet cherries are more commonly infested than sour cher cher- ries