brassicae) is a highly polyphagous defoliator. Besides being a major cabbage pest, it feeds on 70 plants of 22 families, among them crops such as…
Bactericera cockerelli Potato/tomato psyllid Overview It is a pest of huge economic importance, which initially affected potatoes and in recent years…
is a polyphagous pest that is indigenous throughout the Americas. Recently, it has been found in Africa too. The caterpillars of fall armyworms feed…
carrot plant presumably comes from Persia and was originally produced for its seeds and leaves. Carrots can be classified as hardy biennials and are…
Snowfall Snow reflects 90% of the UV-light. It disturbs the orientation of bumblebees while it falls and when it covers the greenhouse. Keep a close…
Macrosiphum euphorbiae ) and glasshouse potato aphid ( Aulacorthum solani ). It also has an effect on the peach potato aphid ( Myzus persicae ) and…
because the insects are drawing nutrients away from the plant as they feed on its sap. Sticky residue: Aphids excrete a sugary substance called…
critical aspect of maintaining a healthy crop. To ensure crops to thrive, it's essential to be equipped with knowledge about disease prevention,…
in nature itself. So we partner with nature. And help our planet to find its balance. Using natural enemies to combat pests, bumblebees for…
aphid is rather squat, of medium size (1.8 - 3.0 mm long) and oval in shape. It has a light yellow-green to brown-green colour, and has an overall…
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