Biorational methods have currently emerged as viable alternatives to monitor and suppress pest populations. The estimated annual production of semiochemicals for monitoring and mass trapping is to the tune of tens of millions, covering at least 10 million ha. Insect pest populations are controlled by air permeation and attract-and-kill techniques on at least one million […]
Role of Semiochemicals in Pest Management | Agriculture
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Pests of Ornamental Plants and Its Control | Agriculture
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The importance of ornamental plants from aesthetic, environmental and economic points of view has been realized since quite recently. India has made a noticeable advancement in the production of flowers, particularly the cut flowers, which have a high potential for export. During 2012-13, floriculture covered an area of 0.23 million ha with a production of […]
Pests of Ornamental Plants | Agriculture
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Here is a list of pests that damage ornamental plants. 1. Groundnut Aphid, Aphis Craccivora Koch (Hemiptera: Aphididae): This black coloured aphid species attacks Bougainvillea spp. from December to February. Both adults and nymphs infest flowers, tender leaves and the terminal portions of the plant and suck cell sap. Its attack results in the premature […]