these instars is usually observed as a cutting of young seedlings, often causing death of the cut seedlings. Sometimes wilting is observed because of…
(growth areas) with a low to moderate proportion of fibres. Their feeding causes deterioration of this tissue, making it easier for adult weevils to…
the leaves, stems and reproductive parts of more than 100 plant species causing major damage to cultivated grasses, such as maize, rice, sorghum and…
all belong to the family Aphididae, a family containing many species that cause damage in cultivated crops. The most significant aphids that occur in…
for aphids Aphids are notorious for infesting a wide range of crops and causing damage by sucking plant sap and transmitting plant viruses. Parasitic…
pierced is unimportant. The piercing of the lower leaves in the crop can cause deformed growth above with lumpy leaves and curled leaf margins. The…
body. Internal damage: Once inside the insect, the fungus proliferates, causing internal damage. This can lead to the insect's death. Spore…
in the corn. In other crops, they prefer flower buds and soft fruit. They cause visible damage through feeding, and some larvae can also be seen on…
serious infection, leaves die off completely. Mining by the caterpillar causes malformations. Damage to fruit allows fungal diseases to enter, leading
fruit and forest trees, and ornamental shrubs and trees. Damage is mostly caused by sap depletion; the shoots dry up and die, and defoliation occurs.…
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