legs and are pale brown. Adult mites have eight legs, are light beige and have a flat, elongated body. They are roughly 0.4 mm in length. Males are…
Hemiptera Bugs What are bugs? Heteropteran bugs form a group in the order Hemiptera , a highly diverse group of insects, containing both harmful and…
mites What are spider mites? Spider mites are pests that present a threat to many crops throughout the world. Despite their small size, they are…
These spots can be distinguished by the dark and brown concentric rings that are caused by sporulation. Species may differ in specific symptoms. Life…
Africa and are one of the oldest crops to be farmed. Cowpea farming is common in Southeast Asia (mainly India). On the African continent, they are…
Lacewings Lacewings are beneficial insects known for their voracious appetite for various pests, making them valuable in biocontrol. There are…
the plant, specifically on the leaves. Eggs are deposited in the leaf tissue, while subsequent stages are found on the upper- and undersides of the…
solution to control pests. What are beneficial microorganisms? Beneficial microorganisms, also known as beneficial microbes, are microorganisms that…
Predatory mites Predatory mites are tiny arachnids that play a vital role in biological pest control. These beneficial mites are natural enemies of…
The disc florets are located at the center of the flower and the ray florets are located along the outer ring. The ray florets are sterile while the…
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