introduction of the hive, worker bumblebees start pollinating the flowers while at the same time collecting pollen to feed the brood. More workers…
result, the use of insecticides in horticulture has declined significantly, while growers enjoy larger and higher-quality crop yields. Products grown…
of biological control is to reduce the damage caused by these pathogens while minimizing the use of chemical pesticides and their associated…
bacteria, viruses, or fungi, can be used to target specific pest species while leaving non-target organisms unharmed. Unlike chemical pesticides,…
their population density. In ornamentals, flowers can be seriously damaged, while leaves are often damaged and become misshapen. Thrips are also…
that overwinter. The summer host plants are either herbaceous or woody, while the winter host plants are hardy, woody perennials. Aphids that do not…
species are specialized on particular pest targets ( Spical , Spidex ), while others are generalists ( Swirski-Mite , Limonica, Montdo-Mite, Thripex,
other parts of the plants. Leaves can cool themselves through transpiration, while flowers cannot. For this reason, better pollination is achieved…
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