hatching they are actively engaged for several hours in seeking a suitable place on the leaf where they can feed. Once they have found such a spot, th…
turn brown or orange as they develop and can be found on the underside of the leaves. When the presence of the pest is high, they can be found on any…
nymphs. They immediately start to feed on plant sap and grow rapidly. Aphids moult four times before reaching adulthood. With each moult they shed…
them in climbing. They are a vigorous grower with the ability to extend up to 20 inches a week, and even 50 ft tall in one season. They are typically…
collapse of plants happens rapidly. Leaves remain green after wilting, until they are completely desiccated. Infected stems show long, dark brown…
mildew are not fungi but Oomycetes and related to Pythium and Phytophthora. They survive as oospores. From these oospores or surviving mycelium…
not cause any direct damage to animals or buildings, they are considered a serious pest because: They can form flying swarms inside barns and hen…
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.…
species originate from temperate regions in the northern hemisphere, but they also grow in the northern subtropics. The plants grow from bulbs and all…
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…
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