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Psyllids
HemipteraMore information about psyllids -
Aphids
HemipteraMore information about aphids
Black bean aphid
Aphis fabae
Cotton aphid
Aphis gossypii
Oleander aphid
Aphis nerii
Glasshouse potato aphid
Aulacorthum solani
Apple rosy aphid
Dysaphis plantaginea
Woolly apple aphid
Eriosoma lanigerum
Potato aphid
Macrosiphum euphorbiae
Tobacco aphid
Myzus nicotianae
Green peach aphid
Myzus persicae
Geranium aphid
Acyrthosiphon malvae rogersii
Large raspberry aphid
Amphorophora idaei
Large blackberry aphid
Amphorophora rubi
Buckthorn-potato aphid
Aphis nasturtii
Mottled arum aphid
Neomyzus circumflexus
Strawberry aphid
Chaetosiphon fragaefolii
Blackcurrant aphid
Cryptomyzus galeopsidis
Blueberry aphid
Ericaphis scammelli
Rose aphid
Macrosiphum rosae
Shallot aphid
Myzus ascalonicus
Yellow rose aphid
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Beetles
ColeopteraMore information about beetles -
Caterpillars
LepidopteraMore information about caterpillars
Goat moth
Cossus cossus
Leek moth
Acrolepiopsis assectella
Cutworms
Agrotis spp.
Silver-Y moth
Autographa gamma
Carnation tortrix
Cacoecimorpha pronubana
Tomato looper
Chrysodeixis chalcites
Cabbage leafroller
Clepsis spectrana
Box tree moth
Cydalima perspectalis
Codling moth
Cydia pomonella
Southern European marshland pyralid
Duponchelia fovealis
Tomato moth
Lacanobia oleracea
Cabbage moth
Mamestra brassicae
Diamond back moth
Plutella xylostella
Oak processionary moth
Thaumetopoea processionea
Pine processionary moth
Thaumetopoea pityocampa
Tomato leafminer
Tuta absoluta
Horse-chestnut leaf miner
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Flies
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Leaf miners
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Mealybugs and scales
HemipteraMore information about mealybugs and scales
Vine mealybug
Planococcus ficus
Oleander scale
Aspidiotus nerii
Cactus mealybug
Atrococcus mamillariae
Circular scale
Chrysomphalus aonidum
Brown soft scale
Coccus hesperidum
Boisduval scale
Diaspis boisduvalii
Cottony cushion scale
Icerya purchasi
Citrus mealybug
Planococcus citri
Long-tailed mealybug
Pseudococcus longispinus
Obscure mealybug
Pseudococcus viburni
Hemispherical scale
Saissetia coffeae
Olive scale
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Spider mites and other mites
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Thrips
Thysanoptera -
Whitefly
HemipteraMore information about whitefly
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Common types of plant pests
Insects
Insect pests are among the most well-known plant pests. They include aphids, thrips, whitefly, leaf miners, caterpillars, beetles, and many others. These insects often feed on plant tissues, causing damage to leaves, flowers and fruits. They can also transmit diseases to plants.
Mites
Plant-feeding mites, such as spider mites, are tiny arachnids that pierce plant cells and suck out their contents, causing damage to leaves, flowers and fruits.
Plant-parasitic nematodes
Plant-parasitic nematodes are microscopic worms that can infest plant roots, affecting the plant's ability to absorb water and nutrients. Root-knot nematodes are a common example.
Common plant pests
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Spider mites
Spider mites are not actual insects but arachnids. They are extremely tiny and often go unnoticed until they cause severe damage to plants by sucking the cell contents. Learn more about spider mite damage and natural solutions to control them.
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Aphids
Aphids are tiny, pear-shaped insects that come in various colors such as green, black, or brown. They feed on the sap of plants using their piercing mouthparts, causing leaves to curl, wilt, and turn yellow. Aphids are known to reproduce rapidly, leading to infestations that can quickly spread.
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Thrips
Thrips are slender insects with fringed wings and rasping mouthparts. They can cause extensive damage to plants by feeding on the sap and spreading viruses. Learn more about thrips damage and effective prevention and control strategies.
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Whitefly
Whiteflies are small, flying insects that cluster on the undersides of leaves, sucking plant juices and causing wilting and yellowing of foliage. Learn more aboute whitefly damage, their development and natural solutions.
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Caterpillars
Caterpillars can cause serious economic damage. Most species feed on leaves and young shoots, and their enormous feeding capacity can rapidly destroy a plant. Recognize the damage symptoms caused by caterpillars, learn preventive measures, and explore effective control solutions for managing this pest.
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Leaf miners
Leaf miners cause damage to plants both directly and indirectly. The most direct damage is caused by the larvae mining the leaf tissue which can lead to depletion, premature leaf-fall and cosmetic damage. Learn to recognize leaf miners, prevent infestations, and discover natural solutions.
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Beetles
Beetles harm crops by consuming leaves, fruits, and roots. Understanding their impact is crucial for balanced pest management. Learn about effective strategies and products to manage beetle infestations and ensure healthy plant growth.
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Mealybugs and scales
Although most species of mealybugs feed on the aerial parts of the plant, some species extract their nourishment from roots, whilst others are gall-formers. Identify the damage symptoms caused by mealybugs, learn preventive techniques, and discover effective control solutions for managing this pest.
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Flies
Flies can cause damage to crops both directly and indirectly. The type of damage depends on the species of the flies. Recognize fly damage symptoms and find control strategies for these pests.
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Plant bugs
Phytophagous bugs damage plants by puncturing leaves and growing points with their piercing-sucking mouthparts and extracting nutrients from them, resulting in deformations and puncture holes. Learn preventive techniques, and discover effective control solutions for managing this pest.
