Tomatoes, a staple crop worldwide, face significant challenges from pests such as aphids and mites, which wreak havoc on yields and quality. Overreliance on chemical pesticides has exacerbated the ...

These specialized hair-like structures on the leaves can deter pests by trapping ... a study evaluated different tomato genotypes for their resistance to the red spider mite, Tetranychus evansi ...

Twospotted spider mite, Tetranychus urticae Koch (Trombidiformes: Tetranychidae) is a key pest of vegetable crops in the southeastern US. Spider mites can cause significant yield loss in tomato due to ...

Neem oil acts as a potent deterrent against common tomato pests like aphids, spider mites, and whiteflies. Its natural ...

They attract pollinators and resist pests making them a great companion plant. "Chives can repel aphids, spiders, and mites that will damage the growth and fruiting of the tomatoes," says Zondag.