Home›Insect and Mite Pests of Crops›Control Method›BiologicalBrowse ByBiologicalFactsBiologicalSourcesComments (0)Reader Challenges (0)FactsComparisonTypical Transmission or Damage ModeWell-attestedDirect Feeding Damage 1BiologicalFilter Results5 entriesDisease FamilyAllAphid, Planthopper and Bug Pests (1)Moth and Caterpillar Pests (4)Agent KindAllInsect (5)Mite (5)Type/ClassificationAllAphid, Planthopper and Bug Pests (1)Moth and Caterpillar Pests (4)Where FoundAllAfrica (1)Asia (1)Australia (1)Europe (1)Kenya (1)Myanmar (1)North America (1)South America (1)United States (1)Quarantine StatusAllQuarantine Pest (ISPM 5) (3)Show ResultsBrowseCompareSelect all 5Codling MothBiologicalDiamondback MothBiologicalFall ArmywormBiologicalSilverleaf WhiteflyBiologicalTomato LeafminerBiologicalSources1. 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.