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2. List of pest-repelling plants - Wikipedia

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   They have been used in companion planting as pest control in agricultural and garden situations, and in households. Certain plants have shown effectiveness as topical repellents for haematophagous insects, such as the use of lemon eucalyptus in PMD, but incomplete research and misunderstood applications can produce variable results. [1]

3. Insecticidal soap - Wikipedia

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   Insecticidal soap is used to control many plant insect pests. Soap has been used for more than 200 years as an insect control. [1] Because insecticidal soap works on direct contact with pests via the disruption of cell membranes when the insect is penetrated with fatty acids, the insect's cells leak their contents causing the insect to dehydrate and die. [2]

4. Curly top - Wikipedia

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   The usual agent is Beet Curly Top Virus (BCTV). BCTV is transmitted to from plant to plant by the beet leafhopper (Circulifer tenellus). Both the virus and the beet leafhopper have very wide host ranges. Once acquired by the leafhopper, BCTV is carried for the rest of the leafhopper's life, so long-distance spread is common.

5. Stanislaus County declares emergency to battle pest that ...

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   Beet leafhoppers can infect about 300 plant species, including vegetable crops and weeds. Pinfold said the tiny bugs are 3.5 millimeters long and spend the winter in grasses of the foothills.

6. Beet curly top virus - Wikipedia

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   Beet curly top virus (BCTV) is a pathogenic plant virus of the family Geminiviridae, containing a single-stranded DNA. [3] The family Geminiviridae consists of nine genera (Becurtovirus, Begomovirus, Capulavirus, Curtovirus, Eragrovirus, Grablovirus, Mastrevirus, Topocuvirus, Turncurtovirus) [4] based on their host range, virus genome structure, and type of insect vector. [5]

7. Dichlofenthion - Wikipedia

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   Dichlofenthion is used for agricultural pest control on fruits, vegetables, grains, and ornamental plants. It works well against aphids, caterpillars, beetles, leafhoppers, and mites. It is also used as livestock and poultry pest control, used in the facilities to control mosquitoes and flies.

8. Home & Garden Articles & Tips - AOL.com

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   Here are the exact gardening steps you'll need to follow. Better Homes & Gardens 8 days ago How to Grow and Care for Paddle Plant Succulents Indoors or in the Garden

9. Leafhopper - Wikipedia

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   Leafhopper is the common name for any species from the family Cicadellidae. These minute insects , colloquially known as hoppers , are plant feeders that suck plant sap from grass, shrubs, or trees.