insects that play a crucial role in natural pest control. They are called "parasitic" because they lay their eggs inside or on harmful pest insects.…
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…
exoskeleton, with the head deeply retracted into the thorax. When disturbed they lie on their back feigning death and then suddenly propel themselves…
nymphs. They immediately start to feed on plant sap and grow rapidly. Aphids moult four times before reaching adulthood. With each moult they shed…
the larvae are full-grown they jump from the leaves and Aphidoletes aphidimyza pupate in the top layer of moist soil, where they form an oval silk…
including Japanese beetles and June beetles. They are creamy-white, C-shaped, and typically found in the soil, where they feed on the roots of grasses…
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…
Side effects database Residual effect on natural enemies (persistence) Many agents remain harmful for a certain period after application. In natural…
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