the plant, specifically on the leaves. Eggs are deposited in the leaf tissue, while subsequent stages are found on the upper- and undersides of the…
the following consequences: When corn silks are cut all the way back to the ear and when beetle populations are high, the insects can interfere with…
immature cobs and ears. Adults of corn earworm are nocturnal, since they react to light radiation at night and are attracted to light traps,…
When they are already present on the crop, the best approach is to monitor them during the cooler parts of the day, as this is when they are most…
and they typically reproduce in feces, compost and carrion. These flies are often a serious concern for commercial animal farming operations, since h…
this family, only eleven are truly polyphagous. The species that cause most damage all belong to the genus Liriomyza and are very common in temperate…
flower thrips (Frankliniella occidentalis) are laid in leaves, flower petals and in the soft parts of stalks. They are inserted into the plant tissue…
wings with clearly visible veins. Eggs are black in colour, oval, 1mm long and deposited on the soil surface. Larvae are cylindrical, tapering toward…
hindwings are brown. The body is brown and hairy and, when at rest, the hairy dorsal plume is characteristically distinct. The antennae are long and…
leaves is reduced, affecting production. They are usually found in closely packed colonies, although they are also capable of dispersing through the…
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