weakens plants by reducing photosynthetic capacity and may lead to secondary infections. Recommended for you Neoseiulus californicus Amblyseius swirskii Plant
plants by pest insects or plant handling Take hygienic measures: Remove any infected plants in a plastic bag Clean trays, tools, gutters etc. between subsequent
and flowers. In addition to direct damage, it also transmits virus from infected to healthy plants. Life cycle and appearance The reproduction in Thrips
dahliae also survives as hyphae (mycelium) in crop residues. The fungus infects the roots of plants, directly or through wounds caused by for example nematodes
the psyllid take the bacteria into their bodies by feeding on bacteria-infected plants and then disease is spread when adults fly to a healthy plant and
are formed but the larvae only feed on green fruits. In case of serious infection, leaves die off completely. Mining by the caterpillar causes malformations
viruses affect a wide range of plants, and often a single host plant may be infected by both viruses. Life cycle and appearance of Western flower thrips The
the sclerotia can germinate in two forms, hyphal or eruptive, causing infection in the plants. The sclerotia can survive in the soil for a minimum of a
visible leaf damage, lower crop quality and can open the way for secondary infections. Effective leaf miner control is essential to protect plant vitality and
