area, the roots produce large numbers of new branches. This ultimately results in a reduced number of flower stems and a longer vegetative stage. The…
sucking out their contents, causing the surrounding tissue to die. The resulting silver-grey patches on leaves and the black dots of their excreta…
nutrients from the plant and disturb the balance of growth hormones. As a result, the plant’s growth is retarded giving rise to deformed leaves or, if…
the best strategy for your situation. Environmental conditions Optimal results are achieved in a humid environment (>80% relative humidity) and at…
their piercing-sucking mouthparts and extracting nutrients from them, resulting in deformations and puncture holes. Learn preventive techniques, and…
weather. Larval feeding inside the maize stem destroys vascular tissue. As a result, heavily attacked plants are smaller and produce fewer kernels per…
ng the interest in the method that we have validated in the field. The results are very clear. It is very effective on the larvae. The nematodes also…
leaves by piercing the plant cells and sucking out the contents. This can result in yellowing, speckling, or browning of the leaves. Severe…
potato psyllid nymphs when feeding, is known as ‘psyllid yellows’, which results in delayed growth, weakness in the new leaves, chlorosis/reddening or…
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