• Natutec Scout

  and profitable crop production by providing precision pest monitoring and real-time pest detection alerts. Natutec Scout is a crop scouting tool for effective [...] Natutec Scout you can use your preferred scout method. Record scout observations by mobile phone manually or use the scanner for Horiver sticky cards for automatic [...] provides you with a complete overview of your scouting data which can be extended by uploading historical scouting observations. The real-time pest detection alerts

• American serpentine leaf miner

  pea, bean and potato. In greenhouses, it is mainly found on gerbera and chrysanthemum. Today the insect is widespread across the whole world. Damage symptoms [...] damage to plants both directly and indirectly. The most direct damage is caused by the larvae mining the leaf tissue, leading to desiccation, premature [...] foliage can get damaged before the harvest is affected. The older larvae make wider tunnels. Feeding spots made by adult females can also reduce yield, although

• Corn earworm

  Overview The corn earworm is a major pest affecting over 100 crops, of which the most prominent varieties are corn, sorghum, cotton, aubergine, pepper

• Cotton aphid

  cotton aphid ( Aphis gossypii ) is an extremely polyphagous aphid found on more than 700 plant species. Crop plants attacked by this aphid include cotton, citrus [...] plants such as chrysanthemum and kalanchoe. The cotton aphid ( Aphis gossypii ) is distributed throughout the world but prefers the warmer regions. It has been [...] y affecting cucumber. Damage symptoms The cotton aphid ( Aphis gossypii ) is an important vector for viral diseases. This aphid species can transmit more

• Leaf miners

  in horticultural crops are mostly polyphagous; that is, they feed on many crops. However, this is not universal among the Agromyzidae. Of the approximately [...] damage to plants both directly and indirectly. The most direct damage is caused by the larvae mining the leaf tissue which can lead to desiccation, premature [...] tunnels. Feeding spots made by adult females can also reduce yield, although with the exception of ornamental crops, this is usually of less significance

• Thrips

  One of the most distinctive features of thrips larvae is their characteristic "frass," which is a type of waste material that they produce as they feed [...] desiccated and the adjacent cells turn brown. The vigour of the plant is also reduced by loss of chlorophyll. With a serious infestation the leaves themselves [...] transmission of viruses, the best known of which is tomato spotted wilt virus (TSWV), mainly transmitted by F. occidentalis. Life cycle of thrips Thrips develop

• Spider mites and other mites

  healthy and strong is essential. Regular monitoring of your plants for early signs of plant mites is also critical. This can be done by scouting the plants [...] foundation of control by feeding on spider mite eggs, larvae, nymphs and adults. Predatory bugs and gall midges complement this activity by seeking out mite [...] the leaves, with the affected areas curling and twisting. This damage is caused by the mites feeding on the plant tissue, which disrupts the growth and

• Anthurium

  anthurium is a flowering, perennial plant and has beautiful, long lasting flowers that come in a variety of colors. However, the ‘flower’ is actually an [...] are surrounded by four stamens and they have many pistils. These flowers are both bisexual and protogynous, which means that the spadix is going through [...] varieties of anthuriums are recognized by its uniform colors and heart-shaped spathes. In many markets, red is the most popular color. Other types include

• Apple

  of the apple is protected by a layer of epicuticular wax. Apples usually have a yellowish-white coloured exocarp. Sometimes their flesh is also pink or [...] About The apple tree (often named Malus domestica by mistake) is best known for the apple, the tree’s usually sweet and pomaceous fruit. Apples originate [...] deciduous apple tree belongs to the rose family and is now cultivated for its fruit all over the world. It is the most common cultivated species of the genus

• Sustainable Development Goals

  hunger The persistence of hunger for over 800 million people daily is compounded by significant crop losses to pests and diseases. Our biological solutions [...] population projected to reach nearly 10 billion by 2050, prioritizing responsible production practices is imperative. While our solutions already empower [...] champion sustainable farming practices by partnering with nature finding solutions to restore and enhance ecosystems. By promoting plant resilience and biodiversity