pests. The two-spotted spider mite ( Tetranychus urticae ) is by far the most important species in greenhouses and many outdoor crops. About Spider…
family containing many species that cause damage in cultivated crops. The most significant aphids that occur in greenhouses are: Myzus persicae subsp.…
20 to 25 mm long and have a wingspan of 32-38 mm. They are nocturnal and most active during the warm, humid evenings. Females lay their eggs in…
seedlings. Third to seventh instars become negatively phototaxic and feed mostly at night and hide in the ground during the day. Damage from these…
Overview The corn earworm is a major pest affecting over 100 crops, of which the most prominent varieties are corn, sorghum, cotton, aubergine,…
nocturnal and usually hide between leaves during the day. Damage symptoms The most distinctive symptoms of damage done by the tomato leaf miner ( Tuta…
aphids , the peach potato aphid ( Myzus persicae subsp. persicae ) is the most important vector of viral diseases. It can transmit at least 100…
Greece in 1889, hence the name tabaci . It has subsequently been found in most tropical and subtropical countries of the world. The original habitat…
Males generally fly only in the early morning. Damage symptoms Although most species of mealybug feed on the aerial parts of the plant, some species…
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