Soil-dwelling insect-pests can seriously reduce plant establishment, populations and subsequent yield potential. These insects can be damaging because they feed on the roots and stems of plants. Often soil borne pests, especially cutworms are common in uncultivated fields infested with grass and weeds and abandoned fields after growing the previous season. The important soil dwelling insects which damage agricultural crops [...]
In this article we will discuss about the economic importance of pests in gardens. The gardener is not alone in this battle for his plants' health. Hordes of Nature's creatures cooperate with him unwittingly in improving soil conditions and destroying harmful organisms. It is equally important, in the struggle to overcome the enemies of plants, to recognize, protect, and encourage [...]
Learn about how to control polyphagous pests! 1. White Ants: Termites (Isoptera- Termitidae): These are commonly called white-ants, the name being used because though not related to ants, they live in colonies and in many of their ways resembles the ants. Their colour varies from whitish pale to brown. Termites form the most important insect pest as they cause very [...]