Corn earworm

visible trace, which makes it necessary to open the crop to detect the pest. Life cycle and appearance of the corn earworm The eggs of corn earworm are a

Tomato leafminer

fungal diseases to enter, leading to rotting fruit before or after harvest. Life cycle and appearance of Tomato leafminer The female moth of the tomato leaf

Codling moth

beneath is eaten away. Infested fruits usually ripen prematurely and drop off. Life cycle and appearance of Codling moth The adults have a wing span of 15-22

Green peach aphid

as malformations of the growing tips. Life cycle and appearance of green peach aphid Aphids have a complex life cycle, with both winged and wingless forms

Click beetles

cause the plants to wilt and die. Damage is more severe in young plants. Life cycle and appearance of Click beetles Adult Agriotis sp. are 6-10 mm long

Orius laevigatus

nymphs and adults are mainly found in flowers. Life cycle of Orius laevigatus You can recognize the different life stages of the predatory bug Orius laevigatus [...] is scarce. By regularly inspecting plants and noting the presence of these life stages, growers can effectively monitor the population dynamics of Orius

Plant Pests

Common types of plant pests Insects Insect pests are among the most well-known plant pests. They include aphids , thrips , whitefly , leaf miners , caterpillars , beetles , and many others. These inse

Fusarium spp.

as wilting, stunting and chlorosis or lesions on the stem and/or leaves. Life cycle and appearance of Fusarium spp. Fusarium is a group of soil-borne fungi [...] species only make asexual spores. Some also produce ascospores. In general, the life cycle of different Fusarium species is similar. Fusarium overwinters for

Loose smut of barley

proportion of the crop. It is also known as barley smut, or loose smut of barley. Life cycle and appearance of Loose smut of barley The seeds are infected during

Loose smut of wheat

affects wheat. It is also known as loose wheat smut, or loose smut of wheat. Life cycle and appearance of Loose smut of wheat The seeds are infected during