Nuclear polyhedrosis virus is used in the biocontrol program of insect pests of plants. Helicoverpa armigera is a major pest of the different crops. this virus resists Helicoverpa armigera successfully
Plants do have defense mechanism to protect them from insect pests and diseases.
Biocontrol is the use of living organisms or naturally occurring substances to control pests or diseases in agriculture or the environment. These methods are often seen as more sustainable and environmentally friendly alternatives to chemical pesticides.
No, aphids are insect pests which suck the juices out of plants
Fungi, insects, mollusks, moths, and viruses are common pests of water chestnuts. The aquatic plants in question (Trapa spp) find their particular nemeses among the beetle, moth, and weevil members of the insect family.
R. Muniappan has written: 'Survey of insect pests of crops and invasive weeds in the Republic of Palau' -- subject(s): Agricultural pests, Invasive plants, Insect pests, Weeds
there are a number of insect pests and fungal diseases found on vegetable plants.
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Chris Christensen has written: 'Technician's handbook to the identification and control of insect pests' -- subject(s): Identification, Insect pests, Insect pests control
Herbicides are chemicals used to eliminate unwanted plants, while insecticides are chemicals used to eliminate insect pests. They work by targeting specific biological processes in the plants or insects, leading to their death or inhibition of growth. It is important to use these chemicals carefully and according to label instructions to prevent harm to desirable plants, animals, and the environment.
Ahmad Yunus. has written: 'List of economic pests, host plants, parasites, and predators in West Malaysia, 1920-1978' -- subject(s): Agricultural pests, Host plants, Insect pests, Insects, Parasites, Plant parasites
Ralph E. Berry has written: 'Insects on mint' -- subject(s): Diseases and pests, Peppermint, Insect pests, Beneficial insects, Spearmint 'Sampling for soil insect pests' -- subject(s): Insect traps, Soil invertebrates, Equipment and supplies, Collection and preservation 'Mint flea beetle in Oregon' -- subject(s): Mints (Plants), Chrysomelidae, Diseases and pests
Felipe Pascual Torres has written: 'Plantas e insectos perjudiciales en invernaderos' -- subject(s): Adventive plants, Diseases and pests, Greenhouse plants, Insect pests, Insects