Spider mites and other mites

found in colonies on the undersides of leaves, where they feed on the plant's sap. The damage caused by plant mites can result in discolored or speckled [...] damage include yellowing or browning of leaves, stippling or mottling of leaves (small white or yellow spots), and webbing on leaves and stems. The leaves [...] mites are typically less than 1 millimeter in size, and range in color from pale yellow to green, brown, or red. They have eight legs and are closely related

Entonem keeps young orchids free from fungus gnats

uses ten different beneficials for its two sites in Heemskerk, the Netherlands and its third location in Assendelft, the Netherlands. One of them is Entonem [...] a Dosatron,’ explains Rogier Veldhuijs, assistant location manager in Assendelft. ‘In the past, the product was not fully compatible with a Dosatron. But [...] nematodes over the young plants in a fine mist. This is followed by a second fine mist to rinse off nematodes that are on the leaves. A while later, I collect

Coleobug

that feeds on a wide range of prey such as aphids . It also consumes pollen and nectar, allowing it to survive in the absence of prey and remain in the crop [...] applying small portions so that larvae are placed directly on or near aphid hotspots. Depending on the infestation, apply the necessary amount directly onto [...] Both life stages feed on all aphid instars, including winged ones (alates). This mode of action makes it especially useful in biological control programs

Bacterial wilt, brown rot

which makes it more dangerous in temperate regions. It survives well in water and in many different soil types and on alternative hosts like weeds. It [...] xylem, causing bacterial wilt and brown rot in a very wide range of potential host plants. Damage symptoms In potato, field symptoms of Ralstonia solanacearum [...] the bacterial slime produced from wounds, which is not seen in Clavibacter -infected plants. In tomato, the youngest leaves are affected first. They show

Two-spotted spider mite

from light yellow or orange to dark yellow or brown.The colour of the adults often depends on the crop in which they occur (e.g. on cucumbers they are [...] such webs in which the mites live. The webbing and spotting on the leaves affects the appearance of the crop. This is of particular concern in ornamental [...] brown, or black. Two-spotted spider mites have two large dark spots on their body. Movement: Spider mites are slow-moving and tend to cluster on the undersides

Flies

major pest on soft fruits in Europe and North America. Sciarid flies and shore flies are mainly a problem in greenhouses. Their larvae live in the ground [...] Frass deposited on leaves or flowers in ornamental crops, lettuce, and herbs also causes cosmetic damage, and sometimes this can occur on such a scale that [...] are several flies that are pests in agriculture, horticulture and mushroom cultivation. Species that can cause damage or nuisance, are particularly small

Orius insidiosus

insidiosus is available in bottles ( Thripor-I ) Shake bottle gently before use Spread material on clean rock wool slabs, leaves and/or in application boxes [...] thrips . In addition, it feeds on a variety of small arthropods such as whiteflies , aphids , small caterpillars , and mites . It also feeds on pollen. [...] . This beneficial insect has been widely utilized in integrated pest management (IPM) strategies in various agricultural and horticultural crops worldwide

Tomato looper

within folded edges, on random objects and on tomato fruit, often in a bunch of ripening tomatoes, however, it can also be found in the soil. The pupa has [...] the midrib or other large veins. On tomatoes, the tomato looper ( Chrysodeixis chalcites ) can completely defoliate young plants. Infestations on ornamental [...] d with 28 to 32 vertical ribs. They are deposited singly or in pairs throughout the crop, on the lower and upper surfaces of leaves. The caterpillar passes

Cryptolaemus montrouzieri

usually laid individually or in clusters on plant foliage or near mealybug-infested areas. They are typically yellow-white in color and may be found attached [...] various places, on any convenient stalk or on the underside of leaves or on even greenhouse materials. Pupae resemble fullgrown larvae, but are inactive, attached [...] brown or black coloration. Larvae have prominent mandibles and actively hunt and feed on mealybug nymphs and adults. Pupal stage: Larvae pupate in various

Broad mite

leaves. In case of a mild infestation, one can often see brown, frequently collapsed spots, or brown stripes forming a fine network on the leaves. In case [...] General The broad mite (Polyphagotarsonemus latus) occurs in the tropics and in greenhouses in temperate regions. The broad mite (Polyphagotarsonemus latus) [...] pair of legs in both males and females is different to the others and not used for walking. The larvae stay in their larval cuticle for one or two days and