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 […]
Pests of Ornamental Plants | Agriculture
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Defoliators of Forest Trees and Its Control | Agriculture
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Learn about the defoliators of forest trees and its control. The foliage of trees provides food to large varieties of insects such as the leaf-miners, leaf rollers, leaf feeders, sap suckers, gall producers, etc. The overall effects of all these insects on the health of the trees are the same, namely, a serious attack may […]
Desert Locust: Distribution, Origin and Management | Pests | Agriculture
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In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Distribution of Desert Locust 2. Breeding Season and Migration of Desert Locust 3. Origin 4. Life-Cycle 5. Damage 6. Management 7. Anti-Locust Organization. Distribution of Desert Locust: The desert locust is an inhabitant of the dry grasslands of desert areas and is found in many countries of […]