damage crops. Most of them feed on nectar. In contrast, the caterpillars have biting and chewing mouthparts and can devour large amounts of plant…
component of integrated pest management (IPM) strategies. When are the effects of beneficial microorganisms visible? When are the effects of…
tomato and melon. Loss of leaves also reduces yield. In full-grown plants of fruiting vegetable crops, however, a considerable quantity of foliage can…
leaves and the black dots of their excreta indicate their presence in the crop. The vigour of the plant is reduced by loss of chlorophyll. When…
are capable of causing severe damage very rapidly due to their great reproductive capacity. There are more than 1200 species worldwide, many of them…
insects. Their life cycle consists of an egg, usually five nymphal instars and the adult insect. Several species of especially the families Miridae…
serious worldwide apple pest. It is probably of North American origin and has been distributed to other parts of the world mainly via infested apple…
and human health. Biocontrol agents encompass a wide range of approaches, including the use of beneficial insects, predatory mites , beneficial…
cycle and appearance of Tomato leafminer The female moth of the tomato leaf miner ( Tuta absoluta ) lays about 260 eggs. The eggs of the tomato leaf…
directly and indirectly. The type of damage depends on the species of the flies. Direct damage is the immediate result of larvae feeding on root hairs…
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