This app assists farmers and crop advisors in managing aphid populations in cereal crops. It guides users through fields to count aphids and beneficial insects, then provides predictions on insecticide application timing. Historical data is stored to track aphid populations throughout the growing season.
2.0
July 10, 2019
Average Aphids per Tiller Graph: This graph allows user to view average aphids per tiller per day over time New Export Method: Enables user to send the exported CSV format by email Performance improvements and minor bug fixes
MoreCereal Aphid Manager is a utility app designed to help farmers and crop advisors monitor and manage aphid populations in wheat, barley, oat, and rye crops. It aids in predicting aphid outbreaks and determining the optimal time for insecticide application.
Users follow a guided path through their fields, stopping at designated points to count aphids and beneficial insects. The app uses this data, along with a complex ecosystem model, to predict future aphid populations and recommend actions.
Yes, the app includes a photo guide to assist users in identifying both aphids and beneficial insects encountered during field scouting.
After data collection, the app provides a prediction indicating whether to spray insecticide, not spray, or when to sample the field again. This prediction is based on a sophisticated model of insect life cycles and interactions.
Yes, each field and date sampled, along with the recommendation, is stored on the user's device. This allows for tracking aphid population trends over the entire growing season.
Cereal Aphid Manager is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It is designed for iOS operating systems.
The app was last updated on July 10, 2019, with its latest version being 2.0. Users can check for newer updates through their device's app store.
Cereal Aphid Manager has an age rating of 12+. This indicates it is suitable for users aged 12 and older.
