Diamond back moth

General The diamond back moth (Plutella xylostella) belongs to the family of Plutellidae . It only attacks Brassicaceae species, including cruciferous weeds. The diamond back moth (Plutella xylostella

Fall Armyworm

General The fall armyworm is a polyphagous pest that is indigenous throughout the Americas. Recently, it has been found in Africa too. The caterpillars of fall armyworms feed on the leaves, stems and

Tea spider mite

General Oligonychus coffeae is most destructive pest in all tea growing areas of India causing considerable yield loss. Damage symptoms Larvae, nymphs and adults causes damage to the tea plant which s

Rose aphid

General The rose aphid, Macrosiphum rosae , is a serious and often abundant pest of roses. It is virtually cosmopolitan and widely spread in Europe. Damage symptoms Infestations with rose aphids retar

Asian citrus psyllid

General The Asian citrus psyllid, ( Diaphorina citri ), is an important pest of citrus in several countries as it is a vector of a serious citrus disease called greening disease or Huanglongbing. It i

Green peach aphid

General The green peach aphid ( Myzus persicae subsp. persicae ) is an important insect pest in sweet pepper, tomato, cucumber and many other greenhouse crops. The aphid may originate from Asia, where

Tea mosquito bug

General The pest considered to be serious pest in tea growing areas. Helopeltis antonii attack cashew nut guava, neem and tea. Damage symptoms Helopeltis is a sucking pest. Nymphs and adults are damag

Corn earworm

Overview The corn earworm is a major pest affecting over 100 crops, of which the most prominent varieties are corn, sorghum, cotton, aubergine, pepper, and tomato. They primarily feed on flowers and f

Broad mite

General The broad mite (Polyphagotarsonemus latus) occurs in the tropics and in greenhouses in temperate regions. The broad mite (Polyphagotarsonemus latus) has a wide range of host plants, especially

Cotton bollworm

General The cotton bollworm ( Helicoverpa armigera ) occurs in the tropics and sub-tropics of all continents except for North America. Larvae of the cotton bollworm ( Helicoverpa armigera ) are highly