The vigour of the plant is also reduced by loss of chlorophyll. With a serious infestation the leaves themselves can shrivel, and there can be varying…
an enormous variety of form, size and habit. A number of species are a serious pest in crops or stored products. There are many useful beetles as well
( Cladosporium spp .) is encouraged, making it unsuitable for sale. In serious cases the fruit will rot. Sooty moulds also develop on the leaves,…
moulds ( Cladosporium spp.) is encouraged. Such fruit is unsaleable. In serious cases the fruit will rot. Sooty moulds also develop on the leaves,…
in temperate climates, broad mites (Polyphagotarsonemus latus) are not a serious problem, as they are unable to overwinter. Mites belonging to the…
Drosophila has recently invaded Europe and the Americas where it is causing serious damage to many soft fruit crops. Find solutions for flies in your…
of the plant is reduced by loss of chlorophyll. When infestations become serious the leaves themselves can shrivel. Echinothrips americanus is often…
of the plant is reduced by loss of chlorophyll. When infestations become serious the leaves themselves can shrivel. Onion thrips (Thrips tabaci) is…
psyllid was considered a minor pest until it was found to be responsible for serious crop damage, both directly and indirectly, the latter causing the…
crop Life cycle of caterpillars Caterpillar damage Caterpillars can cause serious economic damage. Most species feed on leaves and young shoots, and…
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