Harnessing the Power of Parasitic Wasps
March 21, 2024
Feeding on plant sap by piercing the plant’s vascular system with their needle-like mouthparts. This feeding robs the energy reserves, weakens the plant, and [...] These tiny insects deposit their eggs on the newest plant growth and develop sequentially down the plant as the crop matures, severely damaging the crop in [...] nutrients and water. As a result, the plant can become stunted and exhibit symptoms of nutrient deficiency, which reduces plant defenses causing a decrease in