leaves, and when the larvae hatch, they feed on aphids. Gall midges are considered beneficial insects because they specifically target aphids. By…
adult spider mites or up to 50 mite eggs per day. They are aggressive and adapt the amount of food they consume to the density of the spider mite…
are all biotrophic fungi, meaning they feed on living plant cells and barely survive in the absence of a living crop. They survive as ascospores or…
slow-moving and tend to cluster on the undersides of leaves, where they feed on plant sap. They may also be found on stems, buds, flowers and fruit.…
Side effects database Residual effect on natural enemies (persistence) Many agents remain harmful for a certain period after application. In natural…
translucent, becoming steadily darker until they are a brown-black or sometimes even a purple colour. They are ridged and have a light network of…
with a dark head capsule and prothoracic shield, later they become earth-brown to dingy grey. They are about 1.5 mm long just after emergence and can…
Therefore, vine weevils cannot fly but can walk very well. They are strictly nocturnal; during the day they hide, and can often be found between the…
aphid Aphids moult four times before reaching adulthood. With each moult they shed white skin, betraying their presence in the crop. Reproduction of…
deformation of growing points. They also cause tissue damage and deformed growth as a result of toxic substances that they inject into plants while…
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