Types of Pests
These mollusks are invertebrate pests that thrive in cool, moist areas.
Snails and slugs
Name two methods of weeds control.
Hand, Hoe Chemical Biological, mechanical......
Small, sap sucking insect, excrete honeydew
Aphids
This particular bird loves cabbage and other brassicas.
Pigeons
We eat mushrooms but what is the scientific name of the microorganism that can be pathogenic?
Fungus
Vertebrate pests primarily include these two types of animals that affect horticulture.
Birds and mammals
Name three ways weed seeds can disperse?
Wind, water, animal, human.......
These pests transform into butterflies or moths
Caterpillar
Theses pests are small rodents that like seeds.
Mouse
Major fungal disease that affects potatoes in late spring/summer.
Potato Blight
Ticks and spiders fall under this category of pests due to their two-part body structure.
Arachnids
Name one of the resources that weeds compete with crops for
What is water, nutrients, light, or space?
A small, fly that typically feed on the undersides of plant leaves.
Whitefly
A hoofed ruminant that can eat the bark of trees and will feed on crops and ornamental
Deer
A fungal disease of roses where purple or black spots develop on the leaves,
Black Spot
Pests without a backbone fall into this category
Invertebrate
Name one physical defense mechanism weeds use to survive?
thorns, spines, low growth habit, extensive roots.......
Tiny red sucking pests found on the underside of leaves and can quickly wreak havoc on your favorite plants
Red Spider Mite
Furry tailed rodent that eat nuts, fruits, and strip bark
Squirrels
This virus sounds like a pattern or image made of small regular or irregular pieces. Widespread and can affect tomato, tobacco, cucumber, tulips etc......
Mosaic Virus
This type of worm (microscopic), also considered an invertebrate pest, often targets plants as parasites.
Nematodes
What is Gallium aparine's common name?
Cleaver
Common, widespread pest, primarily of pot plants, although plants growing in the ground can also be attacked (beetle).
Weevil
Name one of the three species of wild deer that live in Ireland.
Red, Sika, falow
In managing pest/disease , this approach is essential to minimize their environmental impact and protect plant health. What does IPM stand for?
What is integrated pest management (IPM)