risks. Plant diseases pose a significant threat to global food production. They can result in yield losses, increased production costs, and…
by entering through natural openings or the cuticle. Once inside the host, they release symbiotic bacteria, typically of the genus Photorhabdus ,…
Take a look inside a bumblebee hive and see these tireless workers do what they do best. Did you know that the vision of bumblebees differs vastly to…
Most lilies originate from temperate areas in the northern hemisphere, but they also occur in the northern subtropics.
released from the dispenser once opened. This makes adult thrips more active. They appear from their shelters and are more attracted to the sticky…
infect their hosts by entering through natural openings. Once inside the host, they release symbiotic bacteria that kill the host within a few days.…
standstill,’ Lex Scheffers recounts. The two partners made a remarkable move – they rented additional greenhouses. These were used to temporarily…
with a diameter of 2 mm. The newly hatched crawlers are roughly 0.3 mm long. They quickly attach themselves to the plant and form a scale. Colonies…
the order Hemiptera (true bugs ). Together with aphids and scale insects, they belong to the division Sternorrhyncha. The whiteflies form the family…
pheromone traps. Hang the traps about 10 cm above the crop in a location where they can easily be inspected (e.g. along the centre aisle). Distribute…
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