Damage caused by the western flower thrips The western flower thrips (Frankliniella occidentalis) are one of the most damaging pests…
Damage caused by strawberry root weevils Strawberry root weevils (Otiorhynchus ovatus) cause serious damage to strawberries. The adults of strawberry…
What are two-spotted spider mites? Adults of two-spotted mites (Tetranychus urticae) are about 1/20 inch long, oval shaped with four…
Japanese beetle (Popillia japonica) adults are oval shaped, 1.5-inch long and shiny metallic-green in color (Photo 1). The mature grubs…
Crop Pollination in greenhouses Bumblebees, Bombus impatiens (Photo 1) have been used for pollination of many crops including cucumbers, peppers,…
Damage caused by fleas (Ctenocephalides felis) Fleas are small wingless insect pests of dogs, cats, humans and rats. Since fleas…
Organic control of two spotted spider mites with predatory mite, Amblyseius andersoni Two spotted spider mites (Tetranychus urticae) are serious…
What is organic insect pest control? Organic pest control is a method in which beneficial bugs such as parasitic wasps,…
What are predatory mites, Stratiolaelaps scimitus? The predatory mites, Stratiolaelaps scimitus are also called as Hypoaspis miles. These mites are well known natural…
Eight weevils can be controlled with steinernema carpocapsae nematodes- Bugs For Growers What are weevils? Like other beetles, weevils belong…