Climate change is profoundly altering the dynamics of agricultural pests, and thrips are one of the clearest examples of this transformation. Rising average temperatures, shorter cold periods, and the increasing frequency of warm weather events favor their development, accelerate their life cycle, and extend their activity throughout the year. As a result, the number of […]
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Aphids: how a tiny insect can threaten your crop
Aphids are one of the most persistent pests in agriculture. Although they are only 1–3 mm in size, their impact is enormous, as they can very quickly compromise both crop yield and plant health. They are the perfect example of how a seemingly insignificant organism can become a limiting factor, particularly in intensive farming systems […]
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News about Xylella fastidiosa
Xylella fastidiosa is a bacterium that causes a disease in a wide variety of plants, including olive, vine, citrus or almond trees, among others. This disease, known mainly as Olive Quick Decline Syndrome (OQDS in olive trees), Pierce’s disease (in vines), Citrus Variegated Chlorosis (CVC in citrus), Almond Leaf Scorch (ALS in almond trees), etc., […]
