Kasviheimot
Kasviheimot is a Finnish term used in horticultural and agricultural contexts to describe organisms that damage plants. The concept covers a broad range of pests, from mobile organisms such as insects and mites to microscopic agents like certain nematodes and plant pathogens. Kasviheimot can affect crops, ornamentals, and wild vegetation, reducing yield, quality, and aesthetic value.
Common groups included under kasviheimot are chewing or piercing insects (for example, aphids, scale insects, whiteflies,
Management of kasviheimot typically uses an integrated pest management (IPM) approach. This includes regular monitoring and
Research on kasviheimot focuses on understanding pest life cycles, host specificity, and ecosystem-based control methods, as