many pesticides. In dense crops they can easily survive chemical sprays by hiding underneath the thick canopy. Mealybugs simply re-emerge to do more damage
have to lock themselves into a cocoon: some species drop to the ground and hide in a subterranean hollow, which they reinforce with saliva and silk threads
if the temperature is below 54°F, predatory mites are less active and will hide. Equally, falling temperatures lead to a decrease in the level of infestation
leading to reduced yield and marketability. Because they reproduce quickly and hide deep within flowers and leaves, effective thrips control requires an integrated
plant-feeding mites and effective management, as their small size and tendency to hide on the underside of leaves can make them difficult to spot. Spider mite damage
