# Cereal Aphid Manager

> Mobile tool for farmers to monitor and manage cereal crop aphid infestations. (iPhone/iPad app by CAM-GPC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cereal-aphid-manager/id1256717765 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [CAM-GPC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1256717764)
- Category: Utilities
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 29 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2018-04-25
- Data updated: 2026-06-01
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cereal-aphid-manager/id1256717765/reviews.md

## What is Cereal Aphid Manager?

"The Cereal Aphid Manager is an easy-to-use mobile app that helps farmers and crop advisors control aphid populations in wheat, barley, oat or rye. The app predicts what the aphid population will be in seven days and the best time to apply insecticide.

How it works
Users walk a recommended path through their field. (The path is suggested by the app.) 

At points along the path, the user will stop and count the number of aphids and beneficial insects (beneficial insects are insects that eat aphids). To help users identify insects, the app includes a photo guide. 

After completing the recommended path, which includes a minimum of five stops, the app will provide a prediction to spray, not spray, or when to sample again.

Each field and date sampled along with the recommendation is stored on the user’s device to keep track of the field’s aphid population over the growing season.

The science behind the app
Aphids can cause significant damage to fields and increase crop losses, but just because aphids are present in grain field doesn’t mean they will have a significant impact on production. This is especially true if there are aphid natural enemies (beneficial insects) in the field to keep them under control.

The Cereal Aphid Manager is based on an innovative model, built by researchers at AAFC. The model treats the grain field as an ecosystem and takes into account many complex biological interactions including:
• the number of different natural enemies of aphids in the field and how many aphids they eat per day; 
• the lifecycles of aphids and their enemies such as, the developmental stages, egg laying behaviour, population growth rate, lifespan, etc.; and
• types of non-crop habitats that insects around the field that the different insects prefer.

By taking into consideration factors like these, the app gives a more accurate and precise prediction as to whether an aphid population will grow to such a size that it will significantly impact the productivity of the field or not. 

Note
Cereal aphids can blow up from the South at any time which cannot be predicted by the app. As such, farmers and crop advisors should regularly check fields during the growing season, regardless of what Cereal Aphid Manager Mobile may recommend.
We welcome feedback to help us improve this app. For more information on the Cereal Aphid Manager please contact aafc.aphid-puceron.aac@agr.gc.ca."

## Key features

- Aphid population prediction
- Insecticide application timing
- Field scouting path guidance
- Aphid and beneficial insect counting
- In-app photo guide for insect identification
- Historical data logging

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cereal-aphid-manager/id1256717765/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Makes aphid scouting easy!

*2020-06-09*

I have been scouting fields for cereal aphids since summer 2018 in wheat, barley, oats and even canary seed with this app on multiple devices. This app makes it easy to keep track of fields scouted, and shows both the aphid numbers on a per tiller basis and the common beneficial insect numbers.

## Frequently asked questions about Cereal Aphid Manager

### What is Cereal Aphid Manager used for?

Cereal 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.

### How does Cereal Aphid Manager work?

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.

### Can Cereal Aphid Manager identify insects?

Yes, the app includes a photo guide to assist users in identifying both aphids and beneficial insects encountered during field scouting.

### What kind of predictions does Cereal Aphid Manager provide?

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.

### Does Cereal Aphid Manager store historical data?

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.

### Is Cereal Aphid Manager available on all devices?

Cereal Aphid Manager is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It is designed for iOS operating systems.

### How often is Cereal Aphid Manager updated?

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.

### What is the age rating for Cereal Aphid Manager?

Cereal Aphid Manager has an age rating of 12+. This indicates it is suitable for users aged 12 and older.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 2.0 — 2019-07-10

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

### 1.0 — 2018-03-28

No release notes.

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