Category «Phytosanitary Issues»

Facing the Chile Fruit Worm: Strategies to Combat Helicoverpa zea and Other Species

DALL·E 2024 04 16 11.21.06 Realistic close up of the Helicoverpa zea also known as the fruit worm from a different angle in a 16 9 aspect ratio. This image should capture the

In agriculture, especially in chili cultivation, one of the most destructive pests is the fruit worm, with Helicoverpa zea as one of the most notorious representatives. This insect, in its larval stage, is known for its ability to cause significant damage, especially to chili fruits, but it also affects other crops such as corn and …