Overwintering pests: diapause or hibernation and the wait for spring
December 18, 2024
is a state of dormancy, diapause is a developmental pause that can occur at various life stages, such as eggs, larvae, or pupae. Hibernation, on the other [...] When the weather turns cold, we tuck away in the coziest spot we can find. Similarly, pests in their environment do the same, hiding in warm spots, ov [...] cherries, the return of plant growth creates a favorable environment for pests to emerge from diapause or hibernation and resume reproduction in the field