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Sucking Pests Of Peanuts In Alabama

Summary

In Alabama, the insect and mite pests that feed on peanuts by sucking their plant juices are thrips, aphids, leafhoppers, three-cornered alfalfa hoppers, and spider mites. Except for thrips, damage to peanuts from these pests is sporadic.This publication creates a better understanding of the biology of these pests and the ability to identify them and their damage. This should help in making proper management decisions.