Lyriomyza spp.). Mode of action Adult female parasitic wasps of Diglyphus isaea kill second and third instar leaf miner larvae in the mine and lay…
of host pests. When the eggs hatch, the wasp larvae feed on and eventually kill the host. Parasitic wasps are valuable for managing pests such as…
pest control. They are considered "beneficial" because they parasitize and kill insect larvae, effectively managing pest populations. All about…
germinating sclerotia. The fungus grows quite rapidly inside the plant and kills the host cells. On the infected plant tissue white, fluffy mycelium…
can be killed, plant growth stops and, in time, the whole plant dies off. Cork tissue can also develop on fruit. Where pierced cells are killed,…
smaller leaves with an intense green colour. Severe infection in this stage may kill the plants. In case of a less severe infection, the vines may…
healthy plant and injects bacteria into it as they feed. The disease can kill a citrus tree in as little as five years, and there is no known cure.…
wasps and so cause few problems. However, the use of chemical insecticides kills these natural enemies, allowing the leaf miner population to erupt…
These parasitic wasp larvae then develop inside the host insect, eventually killing it. These wasps are highly specialized, with different species…
red or brown patches to appear on leaves and fruit. This can eventually kill the leaf. Solution Finder Find solutions for your crop Mealybug & scale…
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