Persea mite

sunburn and ultimately reduce yield and fruit quality. Life cycle The persea mite has a fast life cycle, allowing populations to build up quickly in avocado [...] and begin feeding shortly after emergence. Depending on temperature, the life cycle from egg to adult can be completed in as little as two to three weeks [...] The pest develops through egg, larval, nymphal and adult stages, with all life stages mainly occurring on the underside of avocado leaves within protective

False codling moth

from the tree 3-5 weeks after penetration by the larvae. Appearance and life cycle of False codling moth Eggs are laid singly on the surface of the fruit [...] the top layer of the soil. The moths emerge after a couple of weeks. The life cycle varies between 5 weeks to 3 months depending on the time of year and

Fusarium wilt

and the soil may not be suitable for planting for many years to come. Life cycle and appearance of Fusarium wilt Fusarium oxysporum has many different [...] make asexual spores. Some also produce ascospores. The Fusarium oxysporum life cycle, is similar to that of most Fusarium species. Fusarium overwinters for

Know Your Enemy - A closer look at Whiteflies

Life cycle of whitefly

Tomato russet mite

the plant and moves upwards as the mites ascend. Life cycle and appearance of tomato russet mite All life stages of the tomato russet mite are extremely [...] about 0.1 mm long. They usually develop to the 2nd stage within a day. All life stages look very similar. The adults develop after about two or three days

Cotton aphid

leaves is reduced, affecting production. Life cycle and appearance of Cotton aphid Aphids have a complex life cycle, with both winged and wingless forms of

Tobacco aphid

nicotianae ) can also transmit viruses. Life cycle and appearance of Tobacco aphid Aphids have a complex life cycle, with both winged and wingless forms of

Beetles

by feeding on fruits, flower buds and leaves depending on the species. Life cycle of beetles Beetle control videos Take a look at the video or go to our

Bugs

produce a pungent odour. Heteropteran bugs are hemimetabolous insects. Their life cycle consists of an egg, usually five nymphal instars and the adult insect

Psyllids