Corn earworm

green ears of corn. The larvae feed on the hairs of the young corn and on the young kernels at the tip of the cob. During the third instar, the larvae turn [...] makes it necessary to open the crop to detect the pest. Life cycle and appearance of the corn earworm The eggs of corn earworm are a milky-white colour, which [...] period of two to three weeks, developing a greyish colour and a black cephalic capsule in the first stage, but later adopting a variety of colours such

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Lesser house fly

General The genus Fannia comprises almost 300 different species of fly, including the lesser house fly , the latrine fly and a whole host of other man [...] conditions, the maggots complete three larval stages and pupate (inside a puparium) in a week or more. Fannia puparia resemble the larval form, and the flies [...] are considered a serious pest because: The males form swarms above the ground at head height inside barns and hen houses, making them a particularly annoying

Stable fly

Stable flies belong to the genus Stomoxys , Latin for “sharp mouth”; a fitting moniker, as these flies are the only members of the Muscidae family that feed [...] be assessed by counting the number of Stomoxys on the animals’ front legs. The flies become an economic concern when the average number per leg is as low [...] days, depending on the environmental conditions. Larvae can even overwinter in livestock housing. At the end of the third instar, the larvae will move to

Target pests of beneficial nematodes in Stone Fruits & Nuts

12-2022 Part of the IPM toolbox Nematodes have become a powerful part of IPM solution, to either partly substitute, and sometimes replace the use of conventional [...] Leaves no residue This is an overview of the nematode-pest combinations that have been tested successfully so far. If a specific pest is not mentioned in this [...] solutions. More than 35 years of experience Koppert started producing nematodes in 1986. Many years of experience have gone into the selection, breeding and

Target pests of beneficial nematodes in Top Fruits

11-2022 Part of the IPM toolbox Nematodes have become a powerful part of IPM solution, to either partly substitute, and sometimes replace the use of conventional [...] Leaves no residue This is an overview of the nematode-pest combinations that have been tested successfully so far. If a specific pest is not mentioned in this [...] solutions. More than 35 years of experience Koppert started producing nematodes in 1986. Many years of experience have gone into the selection, breeding and

Target pests of beneficial nematodes in Soft Fruits

09-2022 Part of the IPM toolbox Nematodes have become a powerful part of IPM solution, to either partly substitute, and sometimes replace the use of conventional [...] Leaves no residue This is an overview of the nematode-pest combinations that have been tested successfully so far. If a specific pest is not mentioned in this [...] solutions. More than 35 years of experience Koppert started producing nematodes in 1986. Many years of experience have gone into the selection, breeding and

Fall Armyworm

have a distinct white inverted Y-shaped mark on the front of the head and four large spots on the upper surface of the last segment. Pupae are reddish brown [...] those with a strong ultra-violet component. Damage symptoms The developing larvae eat different parts of the host plant, depending on the crop, the stage of [...] of crop development, and the age of the larvae. On maize, young larvae usually feed on leaves, creating a characteristic windowing effect. This damage

Tomato pinworm

develop and can be found on the underside of the leaves. When the presence of the pest is high, they can be found on any part of the plant. They emerge 4 to [...] under the calyx into the fruit. The name tomato pinworm in derived from the very small pinholes at the points of entry, which are often marked by the presence [...] presence of a small amount of frass or droppings. Life cycle and appearance of the tomato pinworm The eggs are whitish in colour to start with, then turn

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laying), problems with regard to moulting, or a repellent effect. The data within this database serves as a valuable reference for integrating chemical [...] Side Effects app Understand the impact of pesticides on beneficial organisms and pollinators Pesticides can have both direct and indirect effects on natural [...] enemies and pollinators. Our Side Effects app precisely evaluates the harmfulness of various pesticides, considering both direct impacts like mortality