often stick to leaves and frequently hide in crevices near the bud. In cauliflower and broccoli, pupation may occur in the florets. Initially, the…
cosmetic damage. In (sub)tropical areas this can lead to burning in fruit such as tomato and melon. Loss of leaves also reduces yield. In full-grown…
course of its life in cracks and crevices, manure, litter, and under feed and water lines. The eggs are oblong, about 1.5 mm (0.06 inches) in length…
occurs early enough in the season, the death of young plants. Retarded growth and defoliation reduce yield, Plant sap is rich in sugars, but has a…
cycle, with both winged and wingless forms of adults and a great variety in colour. In greenhouses, reproduction takes place by parthenogenesis, with…
small tree. They range in height from two feet to as much as thirteen feet. Their red flowers are one reason why they work so well in Christmas…
the start of its invasion in 2008/2009, the spotted wing drosophila, which is originally from Asia, has spread extensively in North and South America…
name, “two-spotted spider mite”. The spots can vary in both form and size. The red eyes can be seen in all stages. Recognize two-spotted spider mite…
smaller; about 13-15 mm long and reddish-brown in colour. The adult beetles fly in the evening, generally in June and July and land on trees to mate.…
plants. Aculops lycopersici was detected for the first time in Australia and is a pest in tomatoes in all areas where they are grown. Other members of…
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