[Syrupmakers] Sugar Cane Aphid

[Stanley Hildebrand]

an organic sorghum syrup maker! YES!
we have been producing organic sorghum since 1976.
happily, the aphids have not found us yet.
btw: we have been looking for an amalyse enzyme that is non GMO - do you
have any leads?
we have a website: sandhillfarm.org
best, stan

On Sun, Oct 2, 2016 at 8:28 AM, Scott <scott at eldercomputersolutions.com>
wrote:

> I grow sweet sorghum cane in East Tennessee. This year I had a run in with
> sugar cane aphids. I grow organically so only spray I could use was neem
> oil. They hit first week of August. Last year I did not have any but i grew
> only 1 variety.  This year I grew 3 varieties.
>
>
> Questions I have for those with experience
> 1 - some varieties appeared to attract more than other varieties. Has
> anyone else had this?
>
> 2 - I planted early so crop would be more mature when they came through
> but I think I should plant later so sugar very low when they come through.
> Opinions?
>
> 3 - is it better to spray do a preventive spraying before they show up?
>
> Thanks for any advice and knowledge about this critter.
>
> Scott
>
>
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