House fly

House fly The adult house fly ( Musca domestica ) is 6–7 mm long, yellowish-grey to dark grey in colour, with four narrow black stripes on the thorax, [...] originated in central Asia, the insect expanded its range worldwide long ago as a commensal organism to human populations; the housefly is always found in [...] in association with human activity. As the most common species of fly found on livestock farms, they represent both a nuisance and a risk for disease

Citrus mealybug

distance over the plant. The male nymph attaches itself to the plant, whereas the females remain mobile throughout their entire development. After the second [...] harmful viruses. Mealybugs inflict damage on the crop in various ways: Nymphs and females extract the sap from the plant, stunting growth and causing deformation [...] honeydew. Additionally, the white, waxy secretion of the mealybugs, reduces the ornamental value of the affected plants. Fruit and flowers are also fouled,

American serpentine leaf miner

exit hole in the leaf with its mouth parts. After roughly one hour the larva crawls out of the leaf and falls to the ground. This occurs in the early morning [...] morning. The larva crawls into the ground to pupate. A small percentage of the larvae remain hanging on the leaf and pupate there. [...] criterion for the identification of the species. Indirect damage arises when disease causing fungi or bacteria enter the plant tissue via the feeding spots

Tomato leaf miner

percentage of the larvae remain hanging on the leaf and pupate there, sometimes on the upper surface but more commonly on the underside. The late third instar [...] roughly one hour the larva crawls out of the leaf and falls to the ground. This occurs in the early morning. The larva crawls into the ground to pupate [...] larvae have a yellow head. When the larva hatches from the egg, it begins to eat into the leaf at once, tunnelling down into the mesophyll tissue where damage

Caterpillars

damage to crops. The most harmful caterpillars that occur in greenhouses belong to the Noctuidae (the noctuid or owl moths), which is the largest of all [...] family, the Tortricidae. The name ‘leafroller’ refers to the fact that the caterpillars often live in rolled-up leaves. Although some species are restricted [...] are nocturnal. The caterpillars mostly pupate in the ground. Another family containing several species that damage greenhouse crops is the leafroller family

Mushroom

toadstool, is the fleshy, spore-bearing fruiting body of a fungus, typically produced above ground on soil or on its food source. Edible mushrooms are the fleshy [...] poisonous effects on humans and desirable taste and aroma. Most mushrooms sold in supermarkets have been commercially grown on mushroom farms. The most popular [...] which bear fruiting structures that are large enough to be observed with the naked eye). They can appear either below ground (hypogeous) or above ground

Orius insidiosus

capable of piercing and feeding on the soft bodies of their prey. The predatory bug Orius insidiosus is used for the control of the following pests: Thrips How [...] mating Make sure the material remains undisturbed at the introduction site for a few hours after application The dosage of Thripor-I depends on climate, crop [...] density and should always be adjusted to the situation. Start introduction as soon as the first thrips are detected in the crop. Introduction rates typically

Spidex: dos and don’ts in a nutshell

Triario® WG

early as possible to the crop for optimal effect. The application of Triario® WG depends on the crop and use. Check the label to find the Directions for Use [...] for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Timing Start application preventively at sowing or soon after planting of the crop. Check the label to [...] for sale in the following U.S. states and territories: AL, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, IA, KY, MI, MS, NC, OH, OR, SC, VA, WA, WI Mode of action The mode of action

Red palm weevil

morphology of the palms, direct or indirect destruction of the apical bud will lead to the death of the plant, which makes the red palm weevil ( Rhynchophorus [...] weevil The adults of the red palm weevil ( Rhynchophorus ferrugineus ) are typical weevils: the head extends with a long thin rostrum that holds the antennae [...] larvae migrate to the periphery of the palms to build a solid elongated cocoon made of rolled-up palm fibres. After the cocoon is formed the larva enters a