Pests Aphids Small black green to grey pest that feeds on plant leaves/fruits resulting to black Read More chevron_right Leaf Miners Small caterpillars that feeds by drawing some line on the top of the leaves causing Read More chevron_right Red Spider Mites Causes whitening or yellowing of leaves, which then dry out and eventually fall off Read More chevron_right Onion Thrips Mature onion thrips are about 0.05 inch (1.3 mm) while western flower thrips are Read More chevron_right Diseases Damping Off A soil-borne fungal disease that affects seeds and new seedlings, rotting of stem and Read More chevron_right Downy Mildew Pale spots, Gray- purple fuzzy growth on leaf surface Read More chevron_right White Tip Yellowing of leaf tips with white areas in upper portions of the leaf blade, stunting Read More chevron_right Purple Blotch Small brown elliptical spots on leaves, similar to IYSV lesions, which enlarge over Read More chevron_right Rust Small white flakes on leaves and stems, Develop into circular or elongated orange Read More chevron_right Neck Rot where affected tissue softens, becomes water-soaked, and turns brown. Read More chevron_right Powdery Mildew White superficial powdery fungal growth on leaves, Yellow to brown discoloration of Read More chevron_right Weeds Sow thistle Tall, succulent plant with soft stems and spiked, waxy leaves that often release milk Read More chevron_right Purslane Fast growing, prostrate annual weed with reddish stems and very succulent leaves Read More chevron_right Thorn apple Large, upright plant that grows over a meter tall and produces poisonous seeds in a Read More chevron_right Pig weed Highly aggressive, fast growing annual with a red upright stem and soft green Read More chevron_right Star grass Hard to control with Group A herbicides post emergence in cereals. C4 plant, normally Read More chevron_right Mexican marigold Small yellow flowers on a tall stem, and strong smell that can contaminate the grain Read More chevron_right Nutsedge These are perennial plants that are commonly found in shallow water or moist soils Read More chevron_right