Modelling and manipulation of aphid-mediated spread of non-persistently transmitted viruses

•Non-persistent transmission is the most common mode for aphid-mediated virus transmission.•Many non-persistently transmitted viruses indirectly modify aphid behavior in ways that may enhance transmission.•Mathematical modeling confirms that enhancing host attractiveness while deterring aphid settling enhances local transmission.•Modeling predicts that encouraging settling promotes winged aphid production, which may enhance long distance transmission.•Disrupting host-vector interactions may provide a sustainable means to protect crops.