Damping-off fungus is a major threat to cardamom seedlings in nurseries. This fungal disease thrives in cool, humid conditions and causes young plants to wilt, discolor, and die. To prevent...
Hairy caterpillars are a serious threat to cardamom crops, feasting on leaves at night and hiding in shade trees during the day. These distinctive caterpillars, with dark bodies and long...
The shoot fly is a major pest of cardamom, sorghum, pearl millet and other graminaceous crops. The adult fly is small and grayish, laying eggs on leaves or stems of...
Thrips, tiny insects with fringed wings, can devastate cardamom crops by sucking sap from leaves, flowers, and pods. This feeding stunt plant growth, malforms pods, and reduces yield. Look for...
The round-headed apple tree borer, also known as Apriona cinera, is a common pest targeting apple tree stems. These beetles, which can be up to 1.5 inches long with a...
Soft rot is a fungus that can spoil apples after they're picked. It gets in through nicks and bruises, causing watery brown spots that get bigger and softer. Warm, humid...