horticulture, the battle against pests is ongoing and relentless. Common pests like aphids , thrips , caterpillars , spider mites , and whitefly can…
and stems, continuously secreting copious amounts of honeydew and a thread-like waxy substance so black sooty mold develops on the honeydew. Their…
). Visual effect Pupae develop in the mummified skin of the host and look like swollen mealybug larvae. Empty pupae have an irregular exit hole at the…
survives well in water and in many different soil types and on alternative hosts like weeds. It invades the plants through wounds or stomata and then…
Predatory insects Predatory insects play a vital role in biological pest control in agriculture and in maintaining ecological balance. From predatory…
are conspicuously black. The nymphs and adult females produce long, hair-like, transparent rods of wax from the body. On reaching maturity, the…
soft parts of stalks. They are inserted into the plant tissue with a saw-like ovipositor. Larvae are nearly transparent white or yellowish to…
will be greatly influenced by science and research. And by what companies like Koppert can contribute, bringing very specific biological solutions…
upper two-thirds of the forewings are light ochreous and the markings are like those of the males. The back is marked with a broad cream or light…
solutions. It has helped him deploy organic methods efficiently and effectively, like Trianum against soil-borne diseases such Fusarium and…
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