Влияние на популационната динамика на намножаване на Aphis gossypii Glover върху добива в посев от тикви.

In order to track the population dynamics and density of Aphis gossypii Glover on the yield of pumpkins cultivar Hijinks in 2022- 2023 in the land of the village of Joakim Gruevo, Stamboliiski municipality, Plovdiv region monitoring was conducted. The dynamics of cotton aphid spread showed low levels until the beginning of June. Cotton aphid prevalence in 2022 is highest in July when 21% of plants are infested and in 2023 the density of infested plants is highest in June at 10%. Systematic, timely and properly conducted monitoring of cotton aphid population dynamics is essential for making appropriate decisions for controlling the pest and planning plant protection measures, respectively obtaining optimal yields. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]