Tomato russet mite

diameter and are laid on the underside of leaves, on leaf petioles, and on stems on the lower portion of plants. When newly laid they are creamy white but [...] russet mite are extremely small and difficult to observe. They are elongated (torpedo-shaped), soft and segmented. The body appears to be divided into [...] (vagrant) on tomato plants. Aculops lycopersici was detected for the first time in Australia and is a pest in tomatoes in all areas where they are grown.

Parasitic wasps

What are parasitic wasps? Parasitic wasps are small insects that play a crucial role in natural pest control. They are called "parasitic" because they [...] specific pests. They are effective in reducing the population of harmful insects, making them valuable allies in horticulture and agriculture. Unlike chemical [...] higher yield and product quality. Environmental sustainability : Parasitic wasps provide a natural and environmentally responsible solution to pest management

Western flower thrips

vegetable and ornamental crops in greenhouses, and on various weeds. It is an especially significant pest in cucumber, sweet pepper, eggplants, and many ornamental [...] flower thrips (Frankliniella occidentalis) are laid in leaves, flower petals and in the soft parts of stalks. They are inserted into the plant tissue with a [...] Larvae are nearly transparent white or yellowish to orange-yellow, with a large head and bright red eyes. Adult females are very variable in colour. They

House fly

crawl to a cool, dry place near the breeding site to pupate. Flies in the pupal stage are oval-shaped, with bluntly rounded ends, about 8 mm long and change [...] General Houseflies are a well-known pest of farm and home. Believed to have originated in central Asia, the insect expanded its range worldwide long ago [...] is 6–7 mm long, yellowish-grey to dark grey in colour, with four narrow black stripes on the thorax, reddish-brown eyes and clear, translucent wings. Female

Heterorhabditis bacteriophora

nematode commonly used in biological pest control . These microscopic roundworms are parasitic and are known for their effectiveness in controlling a variety [...] nematodes are usually applied to the soil. This biological control method, offers a natural and environmentally friendly approach to pest management in agriculture [...] host, resulting in the emergence of a new generation of nematodes that can continue to seek out and infect other pests in the area. In this way, Heter

Enermix

places exposed to direct sunlight Dosage The dosage of Enermix depends on climate, crop and whitefly density and should always be adjusted to the particular [...] needs to be at least 20°C/68°F. Eretmocerus eremicus is still active at temperatures above 30°C/86°F. Combined use Enermix is best to be used in combination [...] greenhouse Bend and tear off the strips opposite to the mounting hole Make sure not to touch the pupae during handling Suspend the cards in the crop, if possible

Southern European marshland pyralid

by the head and forewings. Moths mainly fly at night, but can sometimes be seen in the daytime. Eggs are laid singly or in groups of 5 to 10 eggs, overlapping [...] overlapping in a tile-like fashion on both the upper and lower surface of leaves close to the veins, or low on the stem or stalk close to the ground. The [...] places and are thus mainly found low in the crop, often in decaying organic material on the ground or substrate. They feed on detritus as well as life materials

Tomato pinworm

cycle and appearance of the tomato pinworm The eggs are whitish in colour to start with, then turn brown or orange as they develop and can be found on the [...] they can be found on any part of the plant. They emerge 4 to 7 days after being laid. The larvae have a yellowish-grayish body, changing to gray with [...] between 8 and 20 days. The total life cycle takes about 26 days at 25°C and 100 days at 13°C. When adults emerge, they are approximately 9 to 12 mm in size

Dibox

parasitic wasps and products that are not available in sachets. How to use Dibox Application Fold out the Diboxes Pour the material into the Diboxes Hang the [...] When to use Dibox Use a Dibox for the application of biological products when it is necessary to apply close to a hotspot. This mainly counts for parasitic [...] the Diboxes close to or at a hotspot Best working conditions for Dibox Depending on humidity the Diboxes can be used for multiple introductions of the

Hemp russet mite

mite develops on the stems and petioles of the hemp plant and can cause stunting. When populations are large, the mites can also be found on the underside [...] results in smaller leaf size and suppressed bud growth leading to a reduction in the number of buds and dwarfed buds. This damage can reduce yield and quality [...] difficult to observe. They are elongated (torpedo-shaped), soft and segmented. The body appears to be divided into two parts: the head with the mouthparts