Invertebrate pests
Invertebrates cause damage to leaves and in turn reduce the yield and vigour of the crop. Invertebrates that attack crops are commonly one of the following:
- molluscs - slugs and snails
- nematodes - microscopic worms, some of which can establish as parasites
- herbivorous insects - for example aphids
Some invertebrate pests can also carry plant diseases that can be caused by fungi, bacteria or viruses that lower crop yield and productivity.
Image caption, Grapevine snail
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