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Aphids, cactus caterpillars, cochineal insects, mealybugs, scale and thrips are insects that can kill cacti unless cultivation procedures are checked, natural enemies are introduced, and oil, removal and spray schedules are launched. Predatory ladybugs (Coccinellidae family) control aphids, mealybugs, scale and thrips while horticultural oils against eggs and insecticidal soaps against immature and mature stages control the four above-mentioned pests as well as cochineal insects. Removal by gloved hand, hosed water or mechanical tool is an option when infestations are minor.
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Responses of insects such as the social behavior of bees are controlled by what?
Pheremones.
Identify two reasons why insects sometimes must be controlled?
Insects must be controlled because they can over populate. Some can be quite harmful to humans and others are just plain pests.
What insects live in the redwood tree?
Four insects can be particularly bothersome to redwoods. Excepting moths and scale, these pests can be eaten by beneficial insects such as ladybugs. They all can be controlled by chemical treatments. For aphids can be controlled by horticultural oils in the dormant stage, and by insecticidal soap otherwise. Juniper scale can be controlled by insecticidal soap. Snapdragon plume moths can be controlled by Bacillus thuringiensis ka Bt, or spinosad. And spider mites favor drier and drought-stressed environments. They can be controlled by horticultural oils in the egg stage, and by insecticidal soap otherwise. They favor drier and drought-stressed environments. If not too many in numbers, they therefore can be dislodged by a stream of water.
How can tree borer insects be effectively controlled to prevent damage to trees?
Tree borer insects can be effectively controlled by using methods such as applying insecticides, removing infested trees, and maintaining tree health to prevent infestations. Regular monitoring and early detection are also important in preventing damage to trees.
Which insects are controlled by growing Bt corn?
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How are insects pest controlled?
- using biological 'weapons': birds, insects, microorganisms to destroy these insects - using pheromones for trapping - using plants cultivars insensible to insects - using ultrasonic or electromagnetic waves emitters
Why do you grow plants in a greenhouse and not outside?
In order to be able to regulate heat and humidity. Insects can also be dealt with in a more controlled fashion.
What insects eat laurel leaves?
Laurel leaves are fed on by many different insects. Spider mites, greedy scale, oleander scale, shothole borer beetle, cutworms, and aphids are all insects that feed on laurel leaves.
Is ants warm blooded or cold blooded?
Ants, as with all insects are considered to be cold blooded, as their body temperature is controlled via external means and varies.
Is ant warm blooded or cold blooded?
Ants, as with all insects are considered to be cold blooded, as their body temperature is controlled via external means and varies.
What insects eat holes in oranges?
Aphids and mealybugs have been known to eat holes in fruit including oranges. Aphids if not controlled can cause a lot of damage to orange trees.
Is an ant warm blooded or cold blooded?
Ants, as with all insects are considered to be cold blooded, as their body temperature is controlled via external means and varies.
