fruit. Pupation takes place in the soil or on the surface of a leaf, in a curled leaf or in a mine. If they leave the mines they build silk cocoons on…
damage. This can lead to the insect's death. Spore production: As the insect succumbs to the fungal infection, the fungus continues to grow.…
begins to feed on plant sap very soon after emerging. The insect is covered with a white waxy substance. Damage symptoms The larvae of whitefly need a…
the ground to pupate. A small percentage of the larvae remain hanging on the leaf and pupate there. Damage symptoms Leaf miners cause damage to plants…
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similar to the adult female, even if they are smaller. The prepupa and pupa stages are present only in the male. After a complete metamorphosis, a…
too quick to completely abandon traditional methods. He decided to find a balance between both approaches. This way of working allows him to gain…
Plant disease management is a critical aspect of maintaining a healthy crop. To ensure crops to thrive, it's essential to be equipped with knowledge…
world with a temperate climate. It has a very similar appearance to the citrus mealybug (Planococcus citri) , but its body is covered with a thicker…
urticae ) is a pest of many crops throughout the world. Despite their small size, they are capable of very rapidly doing severe damage, due to their…
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