forms of adults and a great variety in colour. In greenhouses, reproduction takes place by parthenogenesis, with unfertilized viviparous females continuing
yellow-brown head, and up to 30 mm long when fully grown. Larval development takes two years, fully fed larvae pupate in an earthen cell and the adult beetles
°C with an optimum between 13 and 15 °C. Germination and infection mostly take place at high soil water content over a prolonged period of time. The sclerotia
know which substances affect the performance of beneficial insects. It also takes a lot of dedication to obtain the favorable results that biological pest [...] ensure safe and environmentally friendly crop production. All farmers must take a step forward to stay in the market. Fabián Alejandre, avocado orchard
possible that first infection is from the propagation material. Infection also takes place via wounds. After infection, galls are formed which break open, releasing
head, with strong mandibles and long, hairy, well developed yellow legs. It takes three or four years for the larvae to fully develop. The grubs are 10 to