habit. A number of species are a serious pest in crops or stored products. There are many useful beetles as well. For instance, ladybirds contribute t…
larval instars, a pre-pupa and a pupal instar, and finally the adult insect. The eggs are kidney-shaped and have a white or yellow shell. Before a…
Bemisia argentifolii ), but this name actually refers to the same species. How to prevent whitefly To prevent whitefly infestations in crops, there…
name ‘leafroller’ refers to the fact that the caterpillars often live in rolled-up leaves. Although some species are restricted to a single crop, most…
apple aphid can cause damage to fruit trees by feeding on the plant sap and transmitting plant viruses. How to prevent aphids To prevent aphid…
of the plant. The number of eggs laid by a single female can vary, and they can hatch within a few days to a couple of weeks, again depending on…
Hemiptera Bugs What are bugs? Heteropteran bugs form a group in the order Hemiptera , a highly diverse group of insects, containing both harmful and…
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