Overview They belong to the Curculionidae family, which is made up of more than 40,000 species. They have very hard bodies and are small in size. They…
Crop Monitoring and Scouting Understanding crop monitoring and scouting In the world of agriculture and horticulture, the phrase "knowledge is power"…
plants. When newly laid they are creamy white but turn to a patchy yellow as they age. The mites have two nymphal stages: sometimes they are also…
microorganisms, and how do they contribute to pest control in agriculture? What are beneficial microorganisms, and how do they contribute to pest…
antennae. They have relatively long legs, and the wings show very clear venation. The fly has a small head equipped with sucking mouth parts, but they…
a method which works for all species. They can best be identified based on examination of the male genitalia. They have a very long lifecycle, lasting…
which are first round and become more angular as they grow. The centre of the lesions may fall out as they become drier. Under humid conditions, the…
released when they become wet. The ascospores are wind-dispersed to the fruit trees and will germinate if free water is available. They infect the…
Scatella tenuicosta) do not attack plants directly, as they feed on green algae. However, they can transmit plant diseases and can be a nuisance to…
from the lesions on the leaves and form a secondary source of infection. They are dispersed by rain, irrigation water or handling of the plants.…
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