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    Insects That Can

    Affect Crop Rotation

    DONE BY: Olano Mitchell


    Class:3A
    2024

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    Ten Insects That Affects Crop Rotation
    There are certain insects in nature that significantly affect agricultural
    produce which can be devastating to food production and can be an
    economic burden to farmers. These pests can significantly impact crop
    yields and health, making effective pest management strategies essential
    in crop rotation systems. Ten of these insects are described in this
    project.

    1. Corn Rootworm (Diabrotica spp.)


    A major pest of corn, larvae feed on the roots, leading to reduced
    nutrient uptake and increased susceptibility to drought.

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    2. Soybean Aphid (Aphis glycines)
    - These tiny insects suck sap from soybean plants, weakening them
    and transmitting viral diseases. They can reproduce rapidly under
    favorable conditions.

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    3. Cabbage Looper (Trichoplusia ni)
    The larvae of this moth are known for their distinctive looping
    movement. They feed on the leaves of cabbage and other brassicas,
    causing significant damage.

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    4. Potato Beetle (Leptinotarsa decemlineata)
    Larvae and adults feed on potato and eggplant leaves, leading to
    defoliation and decreased yields. They can develop resistance to
    pesticides.

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    5. Whiteflies (Bemisia tabaci)
    These small, winged insects feed on the undersides of leaves, causing
    yellowing and stunted growth. They also excrete honeydew, promoting
    sooty mold.

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    6. Cutworms (Agrotis spp.)
    - These caterpillars hide in the soil and cut young plants at the base,
    causing sudden plant death. They are particularly harmful to newly
    transplanted crops.

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    7. Thrips (Frankliniella spp.)
    - Small, slender insects that feed on various crops, thrips can cause
    discoloration and scarring on leaves and fruits, and can transmit plant
    viruses.

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    8. Bean Leaf Beetle (Cerotoma trifurcata)
    - This beetle feeds on soybean leaves and pods, causing defoliation
    and pod damage. It can also transmit diseases like bean pod mottle virus.

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    9. Grasshoppers (Caelifera)
    - These insects can consume vast amounts of foliage, particularly in
    drought years. They are known to migrate and can devastate crops
    rapidly.

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    10. Flea Beetles (Epitrix spp.)
    - Small, jumping beetles that feed on the leaves of many crops,
    especially seedlings. They create small holes in leaves, weakening plants
    and stunting growth.

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