Home›Insect and Mite Pests of Crops›Control Method›ChemicalBrowse ByChemicalFactsChemicalSourcesComments (0)Reader Challenges (0)FactsComparisonTypical Transmission or Damage ModeWell-attestedDirect Feeding Damage 1ChemicalFilter Results5 entriesDisease FamilyAllAphid, Planthopper and Bug Pests (1)Beetle and Weevil Pests (1)Moth and Caterpillar Pests (3)Agent KindAllInsect (5)Mite (5)Type/ClassificationAllAphid, Planthopper and Bug Pests (1)Beetle and Weevil Pests (1)Moth and Caterpillar Pests (3)Where FoundAllAfrica (2)Asia (2)Europe (1)Kenya (1)Myanmar (1)North America (1)Quarantine StatusAllQuarantine Pest (ISPM 5) (3)Show ResultsBrowseCompareSelect all 5AntestiopsisChemicalDiamondback MothChemicalPink BollwormChemicalTomato LeafminerChemicalWestern Corn RootwormChemicalSources1. 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.