Obscure mealybug

plants. Fruit and flowers are also fouled, rendering them unfit for sale, and the reduced level of photosynthesis in the leaves also reduces flower and fruit [...] are often located on the horizontal part of the stalk. These mealybugs can also cause damage in ornamental crops such as passiflora, pelargonium, and orchids [...] nourishment from roots, whilst others are gall-formers. A few species can also transmit harmful viruses. Mealybugs inflict damage on the crop in various

Tobacco aphid

South America. The tobacco aphid ( Myzus persicae subsp. nicotianae ) is also encountered in a range of crops in greenhouses, such as sweet pepper, aubergine [...] production. They are usually found in closely packed colonies, although they are also capable of dispersing through the crop by walking. The tobacco aphid tends [...] known to what extent tobacco aphids ( Myzus persicae subsp. nicotianae ) can also transmit viruses. Life cycle and appearance of Tobacco aphid Aphids have

The journey of sustainable citrus farming in agriculture

Ulti-Mite . These biocontrol solutions have not only proven to be successful but also reduced the reliance on chemical pesticides. The path to environmental friendly [...] methods. These sustainable approaches not only control pests effectively but also yield healthier, higher-quality fruits while minimizing environmental impact

Sciarid flies

organic remains and the fungi that grow on them, although some species can also eat living plant material. The adults prefer humid habitats and are attracted [...] plant material and on algae and fungi present in the soil. They, however, can also feed on root hairs, rootlets, and tender root, stem and leaf tissue. Later [...] Later instars may even feed on plant stems. The injuries caused by feeding also provide invasion routes for various pathogenic fungi. Because the larvae move

Cut flowers

to the genus Rosa from the Rosaceae family. The flowers of the plant are also called rose. There are more than a hundred species and thousands of different [...] lilies originate from temperate areas in the northern hemisphere, but they also occur in the northern subtropics.

Leaf miners

this can lead to burning in fruit such as tomato and melon. Loss of leaves also reduces yield. In full-grown plants of fruiting vegetable crops, however [...] older larvae make wider tunnels. Feeding spots made by adult females can also reduce yield, although with the exception of ornamental crops, this is usually [...] method and the susceptibility of the host plant. This susceptibility can also vary considerably from one cultivar to another. Indirect damage arises when

American serpentine leaf miner

leaf miner ( Liriomyza trifolii ) originates from North America, but occurs also in Europe since about 1976. The American serpentine leaf miner ( Liriomyza [...] this can lead to burning in fruit such as tomato and melon. Loss of leaves also reduces yield. In full-grown plants of fruiting vegetable crops, however [...] older larvae make wider tunnels. Feeding spots made by adult females can also reduce yield, although except with ornamental crops, this is usually of less

False codling moth

Africa and is found in all citrus production areas in Southern Africa. It also occurs on some of the Indian and Atlantic Ocean islands, such as Mauritius [...] year and temperature. There are 6 overlapping generations in a year and it also has no diapause.

Blackberry

belonging to the genus Rubus that is part of the family of Rosaceae , but also from hybrids within the Rubus subgenus, and hybrids between the Rubus and

Flies

Adults can also spread pathogens from diseased to healthy plants. Frass deposited on leaves or flowers in ornamental crops, lettuce, and herbs also causes