Types of Pests: 1. *Insect Pests*: aphids, whiteflies, beetles, caterpillars, and ants. 2. *Rodent Pests*: mice, rats, and squirrels. 3. *Nematode Pests*: microscopic worms that attack plant roots. 4. *Mollusk Pests*: slugs and snails. 5. *Bird Pests*: birds that damage crops or property.
Types of Diseases: 1. *Fungal Diseases*: powdery mildew, rust, and leaf spot. 2. *Bacterial Diseases*: bacterial leaf spot, bacterial canker, and fire blight. 3. *Viral Diseases*: tobacco mosaic virus, tomato spotted wilt virus, and cucumber mosaic virus. 4. *Nematode Diseases*: root knot and cyst nematodes. 5. *Physiological Diseases*: disorders caused by environmental factors, such as drought, temperature extremes, or nutrient deficiencies.
Common Plant Diseases: 1. *Root Rot*: caused by overwatering or poor drainage. 2. *Leaf Spot*: caused by fungi or bacteria. 3. *Powdery Mildew*: a fungal disease that covers leaves in a white powder. 4. *Rust*: a fungal disease that causes orange or yellow spots on leaves. 5. *Downy Mildew*: a fungal disease that causes yellowing leaves and a white, fuzzy growth.
Common Animal Diseases: 1. *Rabies*: a viral disease that affects the nervous system. 2. *Distemper*: a viral disease that affects dogs and other animals. 3. *Parvovirus*: a viral disease that affects dogs. 4. *Ringworm*: a fungal disease that affects skin and hair. 5. *Lyme Disease*: a bacterial disease that affects animals and humans.
This is not an exhaustive list, but it covers some of the most common types of pests and diseases.
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