• Tobacco whitefly

  peppers, yellowing of the flower stalks in gerbera, and serious yellowing of the leaves of French beans. Other symptoms include the appearance of chlorotic patches [...] the result of sucking out the sap from the plant leaves and secreting honeydew. This can have the following consequences: If the population is very large [...] consumption of plant sap and secreting of honeydew by whiteflies reduce the aesthetic value of crops. This is particularly important in ornamentals . The larvae

• Ten facts about Spical

  August 3, 2022

  spider mite – the more you know about this pest, the more effectively you can tackle it. The following is an overview of the key facts about the spider mite [...] For a number of weeks, the mites from the sachet enter the crop. So when the spider mites turn up, they’re ready for action. The mites in Spical are more [...] persimilis, is a powerful natural enemy of the spider mite. At least, it can be. The result that you get largely depends on how you use Spidex. Take the following

• Enjoy multiple benefits against spider mite with Spical

  December 14, 2021

  spider mite – the more you know about this pest, the more effectively you can tackle it. The following is an overview of the key facts about the spider mite [...] assured of an optimal result. Spical is almost like an insurance policy against spider mites . If you use the product before finding traces of spider mite [...] putting it mildly. The mites reproduce exponentially, causing the infestation to spread through the crop like an oil slick. The result is yellow leaves that

• Tomato looper

  three pairs of prolegs, instead of the normal five and therefore the caterpillar moves with the same looping motion as an inchworm (geometrid). The cocoon is [...] their marketability. Life cycle and appearance of Tomato looper The tomato looper or golden twin-spot moth ( Chrysodeixis chalcites ) is predominantly brown-gold [...] white marks on the forewing that sometimes overlap each other. The hindwings are brown. The body is brown and hairy and, when at rest, the hairy dorsal plume

• Protected vegetables

  Emphasizing Sustainability One of the fundamental principles of IPM is its commitment to sustainability. By reducing the reliance on chemical pesticides [...] chemical dependency: IPM reduces the need for chemical pesticides, minimizing the risk of harmful residues on vegetables. This is crucial for meeting stringent [...] or biocontrol, is a natural approach to pest management. Instead of resorting to chemical solutions, biocontrol leverages the power of living organisms

• Properly scouting for spider mite helps to avoid surprises

  July 5, 2022

  persimilis, is a powerful natural enemy of the spider mite. At least, it can be. The result that you get largely depends on how you use Spidex. Take the following [...] can be assured of an optimal result. Advanced biocontrol of spider mite with Spidex Vital Spical: The Effective Weapon Against All Types of Spider Mite [...] obvious, and when you spot those, the level of infestation is already high. But even before it develops that far, parts of the crop will look slightly sad,

• American serpentine leaf miner

  enter the plant tissue via the feeding spots. Life cycle and appearance of American serpentine leaf miner The life cycle of a leaf miner has the following [...] 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 [...] intermediate forms of tunnelling between these ‘plate mines’ and normal mines, making it an unreliable criterion for the identification of the species. Indirect

• Cyclamen mite

  become brown near the base. Life cycle and appearance of Cyclamen mite The life cycle of the cyclamen mite ( Phytonemus pallidus ) has the following stages: [...] usual. In cyclamen, the flowers are damaged and leaf growth is inhibited. In hedera, a mite attack can cause baldness in parts of the stem. Gerbera flowers [...] used for walking. The males are smaller than the females and their hind legs are modified and used to transport pharate females. Eggs of the cyclamen mite

• 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 [...] puparia resemble the larval form, and the flies develop for another week before emerging as new adults. The lesser house fly ’s full life cycle generally takes [...] Cryptosporidium and Toxoplasma , and bacteria such as Salmonella Life cycle and appearance of the Lesser house fly Lesser house flies and other Fannia spp. are

• Effective control with Chrysopa-E!

  explosively. By using an earlier phase of lacewing - the natural enemy of aphids, mealybugs and Echinothrips – growers can now tackle hotspots of these harmful [...] new product marketed under the name, Chrysopa-E , which uses the egg stage of the lacewing, Chrysoperla carnea , instead of the larval stage used previously [...] using an earlier phase of lacewing - the natural enemy of aphids , mealy bugs and echinothrips – growers can now tackle hotspots of these harmful pests