Black vine weevil

Therefore, vine weevils cannot fly but can walk very well. They are strictly nocturnal; during the day they hide, and can often be found between the inside [...] destroyed the larvae move into corms, rhizomes and stem bases of plants. Larvae can also feed above ground within the stems of the plants. Both adult beetles [...] and feed on a large number of plant species. High populations of larvae can destroy plants under field conditions. Established crops are more resistant

Cotton aphid

gossypii ) is an important vector for viral diseases. This aphid species can transmit more than 50 different viruses, including the cucumber mosaic virus [...] they shed white skin, betraying their presence in the crop. The cotton aphid can be distinguished from other aphids by the colour of the two cornicles (siphunculi) [...] (siphunculi). These cornicles are always black, whatever the body colour, which can vary widely, from light yellow to light green, or even a green-black colour

House fly

because: They can form flying swarms inside barns and hen houses, making them a particularly annoying deterrent for employees. Adult flies can spread many [...] conditions for maggot development. In extreme cases, large fly populations can even create public health issues for the communities surrounding a farm. Damage [...] (around 15°C). Adult flies have an average life span of 15–25 days, but can live up to two months in the right conditions.

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Crop Monitoring and Scouting

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Sciarid flies

Lycoriella species are mainly found in commercial mushroom cultivation where they can cause enormous damage. Sciarid flies are usually found in damp, humid environments [...] on organic remains and the fungi that grow on them, although some species can also eat living plant material. The adults prefer humid habitats and are attracted [...] plant material and on algae and fungi present in the soil. They, however, can also feed on root hairs, rootlets, and tender root, stem and leaf tissue.

American serpentine leaf miner

quantity of foliage can get damaged before the harvest is affected. The older larvae make wider tunnels. Feeding spots made by adult females can also reduce yield [...] premature leaf-fall and cosmetic damage. In tropical and subtropical areas this can lead to burning in fruit such as tomato and melon. Loss of leaves also reduces [...] crops, this is usually of less significance. Seedlings and young plants can be completely destroyed as a result of the direct damage caused by leaf miners

Tomato leaf miner

quantity of foliage can get damaged before the harvest is affected. The older larvae make wider tunnels. Feeding spots made by adult females can also reduce yield [...] n, premature leaf-fall and cosmetic damage. In (sub-)tropical areas this can lead to burning in fruit such as tomato and melon. Loss of leaves also reduces [...] crops, this is usually of less significance. Seedlings and young plants can be completely destroyed as a result of the direct damage caused by leaf miners

Citrus mealybug

roses and gerbera. Additionally, the citrus mealybug ( Planococcus citri ) can also appear in cucumber, melon and aubergine. Damage symptoms Although most [...] their nourishment from roots, whilst others are gall-formers. A few species can also transmit harmful viruses. Mealybugs inflict damage on the crop in various [...] sufficient to render the product unfit for sale. A very small population can thus cause considerable economic damage. Life cycle and appearance of Citrus

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