native to tropical America. Pepper plants are perennials, but are typically grown as summer annuals. Pepper plants are propagated by seeding direct…
Hemiptera Bugs What are bugs? Heteropteran bugs form a group in the order Hemiptera , a highly diverse group of insects, containing both harmful and…
mites What are spider mites? Spider mites are pests that present a threat to many crops throughout the world. Despite their small size, they are…
value are specially grown as cut flowers. This concerns various types. Origin, cultivation method and substrate differ greatly. Important types are:…
effective control strategies. Spider mites Spider mites are not actual insects but arachnids. They are extremely tiny and often go unnoticed until…
Lacewings Lacewings are beneficial insects known for their voracious appetite for various pests, making them valuable in biocontrol. There are…
Appearance and life cycle of Macadamia nut borer The eggs are laid singly on young fruit and are flat and oval with a pitted surface. Females can lay…
solution to control pests. What are beneficial microorganisms? Beneficial microorganisms, also known as beneficial microbes, are microorganisms that…
Predatory mites Predatory mites are tiny arachnids that play a vital role in biological pest control. These beneficial mites are natural enemies of…
flower thrips (Frankliniella occidentalis) are laid in leaves, flower petals and in the soft parts of stalks. They are inserted into the plant tissue…
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