Loose smut of barley General Ustilago nuda f.sp. hordei affects barley and can destroy a large proportion of the crop. It is also known as barley…
grow across the surface and infect adjacent stomata. Both types of spores can germinate within two or three hours under humid conditions, but…
plant, the pathogens produce haustoria, small organs with which the pathogen can take up nutrients from the living plant cells. The pathogens continue…
name cottony soft rot. In the mycelium, big, dark sclerotia are formed. They can easily be seen with the naked eye and look like rat droppings. The…
crop Life cycle of beetles Beetle damage Both larvae and adults of beetles can cause damage to crops. The larvae of some species feed on growing tips…
pesticide restrictions. Scouting is a significant part of pest management which can assist the grower to make timely decisions and apply precision…
remains harmful for the natural enemies. Only after the indicated period can the parasite or predator concerned be introduced or reintroduced…
very first product in 1967. It is a specialist predator of spider mites and can control spider mite infestations very quickly but doesn’t feed on any…
affected. Infested leaves become reddish bronze and spider mite infested fields can be identified from a long distance as patches. Infestation results…
greyish-brown, and 2.5 cm long. After adults emerge, part of the pupal case can be found sticking out above the soil surface. Adult common crane flies…
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