Integrated Pest Management
Broad mites - Lifecycle, Damage, Identification...
Common Name: Broad mites Scientific Name: Polyphagotarsonemus latus Order and Family: Trombidiformes, Tarsonemidae Broad mites (Polyphagotarsonemus latus) are highly polyphagous pests, infesting a wide variety of plant species. They affect over...
Broad mites - Lifecycle, Damage, Identification...
Common Name: Broad mites Scientific Name: Polyphagotarsonemus latus Order and Family: Trombidiformes, Tarsonemidae Broad mites (Polyphagotarsonemus latus) are highly polyphagous pests, infesting a wide variety of plant species. They affect over...
Foxglove Aphid: Lifecycle, Damage, and Identifi...
Common Name: Foxglove Aphid Scientific Name: Aulacorthum solani Order and Family: Hemiptera The Foxglove aphid, Aulacorthum solani, a member of the Hemiptera family, thrives in the cooler...
Foxglove Aphid: Lifecycle, Damage, and Identifi...
Common Name: Foxglove Aphid Scientific Name: Aulacorthum solani Order and Family: Hemiptera The Foxglove aphid, Aulacorthum solani, a member of the Hemiptera family, thrives in the cooler...
Life Cycle of the Green Lacewing
Chrysoperla carnea begins its life cycle with a unique 'song'. The adult male creates low-frequency vibrations by oscillating its abdomen, which is met with identical vibrations from the female. This...
Life Cycle of the Green Lacewing
Chrysoperla carnea begins its life cycle with a unique 'song'. The adult male creates low-frequency vibrations by oscillating its abdomen, which is met with identical vibrations from the female. This...
What is the difference between a predator, para...
In biocontrol, the terms 'parasitoid,' 'parasite,' and 'predator' refer to different types of organisms that play distinct roles in controlling pest populations. Parasites Parasites live at the expense of their...
What is the difference between a predator, para...
In biocontrol, the terms 'parasitoid,' 'parasite,' and 'predator' refer to different types of organisms that play distinct roles in controlling pest populations. Parasites Parasites live at the expense of their...
Understanding Thrips: Comprehensive Guide on Be...
Thrips, tiny and slender insects belonging to the order Thysanoptera, known for their fringed wings. With around 5,000 known species, they cause significant damage to crops either through direct feeding...
Understanding Thrips: Comprehensive Guide on Be...
Thrips, tiny and slender insects belonging to the order Thysanoptera, known for their fringed wings. With around 5,000 known species, they cause significant damage to crops either through direct feeding...
Managing Thrips Part 1/3: How to ID thrip species
This post is part 1/3 of the thrip management series. Part 1: How to ID thrips species Part 2: How to prevent a thrip outbreak Part 3: What treatment options to...
Managing Thrips Part 1/3: How to ID thrip species
This post is part 1/3 of the thrip management series. Part 1: How to ID thrips species Part 2: How to prevent a thrip outbreak Part 3: What treatment options to...