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10682. Simmonds, B. and D. Brosten. 1990. Biocontrol blitz targets Russian wheat aphid.. Agrichemical Age, Oct. 1990, p. 8-10..
Washington State University entomologists have been releasing parasitic wasps since 1988 to help control Russian wheat aphid. USDA_APHIS has released six wasp species, one fly species, and six lady beetle species. The national biocontrol effort against the aphid is part of a broader $2.1 million National RWA IPM program. RWA has infested fields in sixteen western states, and has probably spread near its maximum range. One helpful cultural practice is to eliminate any green host plants in late summer or winter to starve the aphids. Also, planting spring wheat or barley as early as possible can reduce infestations.