Crop Monitoring and Scouting Understanding crop monitoring and scouting In the world of agriculture and horticulture, the phrase "knowledge is power"…
microorganisms, and how do they contribute to pest control in agriculture? What are beneficial microorganisms, and how do they contribute to pest…
hatching they are actively engaged for several hours in seeking a suitable place on the leaf where they can feed. Once they have found such a spot, th…
to the prey eaten and they are sometimes greenish in colour when they take fluids from the leaves. Due to their size and colour they are difficult to…
slow-moving and tend to cluster on the undersides of leaves, where they feed on plant sap. They may also be found on stems, buds, flowers and fruit.…
insects that play a crucial role in natural pest control. They are called "parasitic" because they lay their eggs inside or on harmful pest insects.…
species originate from temperate regions in the northern hemisphere, but they also grow in the northern subtropics. The plants grow from bulbs and all…
have two pairs of legs. They continue feeding on the host plant and go through several molts, shedding their exoskeleton as they grow. Adult: When the…
with waxy threads (mealybugs). They suck the sap of plants and are mostly host plant specific. Apart from the damage they cause by sucking plant sap,…
including Japanese beetles and June beetles. They are creamy-white, C-shaped, and typically found in the soil, where they feed on the roots of grasses…
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