Tag: crop protection

Illustration of a vibrant garden scene depicting a farmer inspecting his crops, with close-ups on corn ears infested by earworms, and various prevention methods like natural predators and eco-friendly pesticides.

Earworm Encounter (Larvae Edition): Preventing Earworm Damage to Your Crops

Understanding Earworms Earworms, scientifically known as Helicoverpa zea, are a common pest that affects a wide variety…

2023-08-26
Illustration of farmers in protective gear, applying organic pesticides on a vast cornfield, with close-ups of corn earworms and damaged crops, emphasizing the urgency of pest management.

Corn Earworm Clash: Strategies for Managing Corn Earworm Infestations

Introduction to Corn Earworm Known scientifically as Helicoverpa zea, the corn earworm is a common pest that…

2023-08-13
Illustration of a farmer inspecting a vibrant green cornfield under a bright sun, with a magnifying glass revealing a tiny, menacing earworm on a leaf, signifying crop damage.

Earworm Encounter: Preventing Earworm Damage to Your Crops

Understanding Earworms: An Introduction Earworms, scientifically known as Helicoverpa zea, are a common pest that can wreak…

2023-08-05
Illustration of a lush green field under a bright sun with wireworms lurking beneath the soil, showing a farmer inspecting a damaged crop, symbolizing the threat of these pests.

Wireworm: How to Protect Your Crops from These Soil-Dwelling Pests

Introduction to Wireworms Wireworms are a group of soil-dwelling pests that pose a significant threat to a…

2023-06-12
Illustration of a European Corn Borer in its different life stages, alongside a healthy corn stalk and a damaged one, demonstrating the pest's destructive impact on corn crops.

European Corn Borer: How to Protect Your Corn Crops from This Pest

Introduction to European Corn Borer The European Corn Borer (Ostrinia nubilalis) is a significant pest of corn…

2023-06-07
Illustration of a detailed Brown Marmorated Stink Bug perched on a leaf, with a backdrop of a distressed farmer observing his damaged crops, symbolizing agricultural impact.

Brown Marmorated Stink Bug: The Impact on Agriculture and How to Control It

Introduction to Brown Marmorated Stink Bug The Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB), scientifically known as Halyomorpha halys,…

2023-06-04
Illustration of a vibrant green cabbage looper caterpillar munching on a leaf, with damaged crops in the background, and a farmer examining the pest, symbolizing the threat to agriculture.

Cabbage Looper: How to Protect Your Crops from This Pest

Introduction to Cabbage Loopers The cabbage looper (Trichoplusia ni) is a common and destructive pest that can…

2023-06-04