Home›Insect and Mite Pests of Crops›Control MethodBrowse ByControl MethodFactsControl MethodSourcesComments (0)Reader Challenges (0)FactsComparisonTypical Transmission or Damage ModeWell-attestedDirect Feeding Damage 1Control MethodBiologicalControl Method5 entriesChemicalControl Method5 entriesCulturalControl Method1 entrySources1. Wikipedia: Pest (organism)tier 2WikipediaPest (organism), damage-mechanism sectionQuote, Pest (organism), damage-mechanism sectionthere is the direct injury they cause to the plants as they feed on the tissues; a reduction in leaf surface available for photosynthesis, distortion of growing shoots, a diminution of the plant's growth and vigour, and the wilting of shoots and branches caused by the insects' tunneling activitiesView the SourceComments (0)No comments yet. Be the first to share a thought.Sign in to join the discussion.Reader Challenges (0)No disputes yet. Spotted an error or a better source? Open the first one.Sign in to dispute this or suggest a correction.