Aphids

There are three main aphid pests of carrots:

Willow-carrot aphid (Cavariella aegopodii)
Parsnip aphid (Cavariella pastinacae and Cavariella theobaldi)
Peach-potato aphid (Myzus persicae)

AHDB: Pest insects in carrot and Apiaceous crops: aphids

Willow-Carrot Aphid (Cavariella aegopodii) Resource List

AHDB resources

Life cycle and identification of crop damage caused by the willow-carrot aphid Carrots: Optimising control of willow-carrot aphid and carrot fly

CABI resources

Cavariella aegopodii (Carrot Willow Aphid) Access Required

University resources

UC: Willow-Carrot Aphid Parsley Warwick: Improving control of willow-carrot aphid Warwick: Willow-carrot aphid forecast 2025

Other resources

Bayer: Willow Carrot Aphid

Parsnip Aphid (Cavariella pastinacae and Cavaeriella theobaldi) Resource List

University resources

Warwick: Cavariella pastinaceae

Peach-Potato Aphid (Myzus persicae) Resource List

AHDB resources

Basic biology of the peach-potato aphid Combating resistance to insecticides in aphid pests of potatoes

CABI resources

Myzus persicae (green peach aphid) Access Required

Bayer resources

Peach Potato Aphid