Thoroughly clean and isolate infected plants. Identification: Mealybugs are small, white, cotton-like insects that gather in ...

Control is difficult: the white, fluffy, silky stuff makes the bugs waterproof. Water-based sprays cannot penetrate through ...

Native beetles, assassin bugs and even wasps are among those that make significant contributions to the environment despite ...

Provided to CHINA DAILY Facial recognition technology is being used to identify what type and how many pests there are in the ...

“Digital video recording is advanced, but eDNA metabarcoding is Star Trek level – we are talking about a different universe,” ...

You need a hand lens to identify them. When root aphids feed on a plant, you’ll notice yellowing and/or curling of leaves, ...

If possible, emailing digital photos of an unidentified insect pest can save time and save you on mailing costs. Things to remember when considering digital pictures: If insect is found feeding on a ...

Plant pathogens cause diseases with a range of different symptoms. These symptoms can be used to identify the pathogen and then treat the disease, or limit its effects. Pests can also cause damage ...