crop Life cycle of caterpillars Caterpillar damage Caterpillars can cause serious economic damage. Most species feed on leaves and young shoots, and…
an important pest of citrus in several countries as it is a vector of a serious citrus disease called greening disease or Huanglongbing. It is widely…
potato aphid ( Aulacorthum solani) is a native European species of aphids , seriously affecting crops of sweet pepper in particular. These aphids…
these natural enemies, allowing the leaf miner population to erupt into serious numbers. In addition, the pesticides used to control leaf miners…
as they are formed but the larvae only feed on green fruits. In case of serious infection, leaves die off completely. Mining by the caterpillar causes…
parasitize. Because of this, the disturbance of aphid colonies can have a serious impact. The aphids can be spread through the crop, and it has been…
of the plant is reduced by loss of chlorophyll. When infestations become serious the leaves themselves can shrivel. Western flower thrips…
( Cladosporium spp .) is encouraged, making it unsuitable for sale. In serious cases the fruit will rot. Sooty moulds also develop on the leaves,…
highly polyphagous, feeding on plants of more than 20 families. It is a serious pest in greenhouses, where it feeds on ornamental plants such as…
natural solutions. More about whitefly Caterpillars Caterpillars can cause serious economic damage. Most species feed on leaves and young shoots, and…
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