Long-tailed mealybug

but these days it is widespread throughout the world. The range of host plants of Pseudococcus longispinus is less extensive than that of the citrus mealy [...] the body itself. The length of the other filaments is roughly half the width of the body. The female is 3 - 4 mm long. Reproduction in Pseudococcus longispinus [...] causing deformation and / or yellowing of leaves, sometimes followed by defoliation. The overall effect is a reduction of photosynthesis and therefore the yield

Green peach aphid

peach tree, is native, however it is now a pest with a world-wide distribution. The green peach aphid ( Myzus persicae subsp. persicae ) is a particularly [...] families. Damage symptoms Of all the aphids , the peach potato aphid ( Myzus persicae subsp. persicae ) is the most important vector of viral diseases. It can [...] different viruses and is thus rightfully feared by many growers. Nymphs and adults extract nutrients from the plant and disturb the balance of growth hormones

Cotton leafworm

littoralis) is a highly polyphagous species feeding on plants of 40 families, containing 87 species of economic importance. It originates in Egypt, and is currently [...] Middle East and parts of Mediterranean Europe including the Balearic Islands, Madeira and the Azores. Damage symptoms Most of the damage is caused by the older [...] and appearance of Cotton leafworm Each adult female of the cotton leafworm (Spodoptera littoralis) can lay up to 3,000 eggs. Each egg is roughly spherical

Black vine weevil

Outdoors there is a single generation each year. A population of black vine weevils consists entirely of females and reproduction is by parthenogenesis [...] damage is caused by the feeding of the larvae on the roots. After the roots have been destroyed the larvae move into corms, rhizomes and stem bases of plants [...] within the stems of the plants. Both adult beetles and larvae are polyphagous and feed on a large number of plant species. High populations of larvae can destroy

Diamond back moth

but is now present wherever its cruciferous hosts exist and it is considered to be the most universally distributed lepidopteran species. It is highly [...] young seed pods, causing loss of pods and seeds. Life cycle and appearance of Diamond back moth The oval and flattened eggs of the diamond back moth (Plutella [...] and is green, sometimes suffused with pale yellow, with a few short hairs and small white patches. The larva has five pairs of prolegs; one pair of prolegs

Asian citrus psyllid

Asian citrus psyllid, ( Diaphorina citri ), is an important pest of citrus in several countries as it is a vector of a serious citrus disease called greening [...] most of the southern states and Mexico however the state of Florida is the most affected area by the vectored disease. Damage symptoms The psyllid is a sucking [...] disease or Huanglongbing. It is widely distributed in southern Asia and the disease is responsible for the destruction of several citrus industries in

Cannabis aphid

and parts of Canada. The cannabis aphid closely resembles the hop aphid ( Phorodon humuli ), to the point that microscopic analysis of the head is required [...] aphid or hemp aphid) is a very new pest to North America. It was first seen on cuttings originating from Colorado in 2016 and is now widespread throughout [...] to distinguish them. The hop aphid is common in North American hops production; there have been unconfirmed reports of Phorodon humuli developing on cannabis

Tobacco aphid

East and is a key pest of tobacco crops in both the United States and South America. The tobacco aphid ( Myzus persicae subsp. nicotianae ) is also encountered [...] therefore need to extract large quantities of sap to get sufficient protein. The excess sugar is secreted in the form of honeydew, making the crop and its fruit [...] nutrients from the plant and disturb the balance of growth hormones. As a result, the plant’s growth is retarded giving rise to deformed leaves or, if the

Thrips

smaller and lack wings. One of the most distinctive features of thrips larvae is their characteristic "frass," which is a type of waste material that they [...] is ): This is a polyphagous species that feeds on a wide range of crops, including fruits, vegetables, and ornamental plants. It is one of the most damaging [...] This is a polyphagous species and is a pest in berries and many other crops Citrus thrips ( Scirtothrips aurantii ): This species is a major pest of citrus

Acadian

Seaweed Concentrate in a minimum of 50 parts of finished solution andagitate thoroughly. Continuous agitation of the supply tank is recommended. ACADIAN® Liquid [...] If interaction of chemicals is unknown, a "jar" compatibility test is recommended. Notes The product may not be applied if heavy rain is expected. Storage [...] prior to adding the calcium product. If interaction of chemicals is unknown, a "jar" compatibility test is recommended.Regular applications are important for