damage crops. Most of them feed on nectar. In contrast, the caterpillars have biting and chewing mouthparts and can devour large amounts of plant…
using an earlier phase of lacewing - the natural enemy of aphids, mealybugs and Echinothrips – growers can now tackle hotspots of these harmful pests…
usually observed as a cutting of young seedlings, often causing death of the cut seedlings. Sometimes wilting is observed because of partial cutting.…
adult Diabrotica barberi can feed on a variety of plants, their larvae survive exclusively on the roots of corn. This allows producers to control…
tomato and melon. Loss of leaves also reduces yield. In full-grown plants of fruiting vegetable crops, however, a considerable quantity of foliage can…
component of integrated pest management (IPM) strategies. When are the effects of beneficial microorganisms visible? When are the effects of…
commonly, often in the vicinity of water. They feed on algae. Other shore fly species have diverse feeding habits but the larvae of most species feed…
discover the experiences of growers with using crop scouting tools from Koppert. Benefits of crop scouting One of the key benefits of crop scouting is…
can significantly enhance the productivity and quality of your crop. To maximize the benefits of bumblebee pollination , it is essential to implement…
Life cycle and appearance of Trichoplusia ni Adults can deposit up to 300 eggs on the underside margins of the upper leaves of plants. The eggs have a…
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