{"product_id":"pea-aphids-and-vetch-aphids","title":"PEA APHIDS and VETCH APHIDS","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col text-sm pb-25\"\u003e\n\u003csection data-turn=\"assistant\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-2\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:4731921e-b0c9-40b9-93ae-1188e3e24ff8-0\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-turn-start-message=\"true\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-3\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-id=\"35a60948-dfdd-4854-a3ca-b66fc1a82595\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"154\" data-start=\"95\" data-section-id=\"p6mghw\"\u003e🟢 Pea Aphids – \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eAcyrthosiphon pisum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"483\" data-start=\"155\"\u003ePea aphids thrive on soft, nitrogen-rich leguminous plants. Their preferred feeder food is \u003cstrong data-end=\"282\" data-start=\"246\"\u003efresh pea plants (Pisum sativum)\u003c\/strong\u003e, particularly young shoots, tendrils, and developing leaves where sap flow is highest. They also readily colonize \u003cstrong data-end=\"425\" data-start=\"397\"\u003ebroad beans (Vicia faba)\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-end=\"456\" data-start=\"427\"\u003ealfalfa (Medicago sativa)\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong data-end=\"480\" data-start=\"462\"\u003eclover species\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"497\" data-start=\"485\"\u003eFor rearing:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"760\" data-start=\"498\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"573\" data-start=\"498\" data-section-id=\"1ufd9lv\"\u003eUse healthy, pesticide-free plants grown in moist but well-drained soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"637\" data-start=\"574\" data-section-id=\"17anhx2\"\u003eMaintain moderate humidity and good airflow to prevent mold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"696\" data-start=\"638\" data-section-id=\"19648xp\"\u003eReplace plants regularly as aphids weaken them quickly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"760\" data-start=\"697\" data-section-id=\"1vm4ow3\"\u003eKeep plants in active growth (young stages are most suitable)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"902\" data-start=\"762\"\u003eThese aphids feed by inserting their stylets into phloem tissue, so vigorous, well-watered plants significantly improve colony productivity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"907\" data-start=\"904\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"970\" data-start=\"909\" data-section-id=\"120pij\"\u003e🔵 Vetch Aphids – \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eMegoura viciae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1283\" data-start=\"971\"\u003eVetch aphids prefer slightly tougher but still nutrient-rich legumes, especially \u003cstrong data-end=\"1076\" data-start=\"1052\"\u003evetches (Vicia spp.)\u003c\/strong\u003e, which are their primary host. They also perform well on \u003cstrong data-end=\"1162\" data-start=\"1134\"\u003ebroad beans (Vicia faba)\u003c\/strong\u003e and occasionally \u003cstrong data-end=\"1214\" data-start=\"1180\"\u003esweet peas (Lathyrus odoratus)\u003c\/strong\u003e. Compared to pea aphids, they tolerate slightly more mature foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1297\" data-start=\"1285\"\u003eFor rearing:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1546\" data-start=\"1298\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1368\" data-start=\"1298\" data-section-id=\"1f0tfg\"\u003eProvide established vetch or broad bean plants with multiple stems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1420\" data-start=\"1369\" data-section-id=\"fritbp\"\u003eEnsure consistent watering to maintain sap flow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1493\" data-start=\"1421\" data-section-id=\"18fhi4w\"\u003eAvoid overcrowding, as large colonies can stress host plants rapidly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1546\" data-start=\"1494\" data-section-id=\"43vt4s\"\u003eRotate plants frequently to maintain colony health\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1679\" data-start=\"1548\"\u003eVetch aphids are larger and more robust than pea aphids, making them especially useful as feeder prey for larger predatory insects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1684\" data-start=\"1681\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1722\" data-start=\"1686\" data-section-id=\"7yl2ym\"\u003eKey Differences (Feeder Context)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1978\" data-start=\"1723\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1792\" data-start=\"1723\" data-section-id=\"8z3ofx\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1739\" data-start=\"1725\"\u003ePea aphids\u003c\/strong\u003e: prefer tender, young growth → faster reproduction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1868\" data-start=\"1793\" data-section-id=\"6koc56\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1811\" data-start=\"1795\"\u003eVetch aphids\u003c\/strong\u003e: tolerate sturdier plants → produce larger individuals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1978\" data-start=\"1869\" data-section-id=\"1cpyz3f\"\u003eBoth require \u003cstrong data-end=\"1906\" data-start=\"1884\"\u003eliving host plants\u003c\/strong\u003e—they cannot be sustained on artificial diets in typical feeder setups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1983\" data-start=\"1980\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"2098\" data-start=\"1985\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"z-0 flex min-h-[46px] justify-start\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"ZOO FOODS","offers":[{"title":"Pea Aphids (Acyrthosiphon pisum) \/ Large cup (32 oz)","offer_id":57270142697854,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Vetch Aphids (Megoura viciae) \/ Large cup (32 oz)","offer_id":57270142763390,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0957\/4822\/7454\/files\/4c4f043b-3e6f-4b0c-8f98-e009eb06fd8a.jpg?v=1776441365","url":"https:\/\/zoofoods.co.uk\/products\/pea-aphids-and-vetch-aphids","provider":"ZOO FOODS","version":"1.0","type":"link"}