Cabbage looper

green to pale green with a white band on both sides of the body. Pupation takes place in webbed cocoons often on the underside of the host plants. The [...] General Trichoplusia is not only a damaging pest in crucifers, their favourite host, it can also be found in crops such as tomato, pepper, some cucurbits, [...] caterpillars feed mainly on the leaves causing irregular holes. The first three instars make small holes, while the following stages feed on the tissue between

Shore fly

Frass deposited on leaves or flowers in ornamental crops, lettuce and herbs also causes cosmetic damage, and sometimes this can occur on such a scale that [...] often in the vicinity of water. They feed on algae. Other shore fly species have diverse feeding habits but the larvae of most species feed on rotting [...] are commonly found in greenhouses. Damage symptoms Shore flies ( Scatella tenuicosta) do not attack plants directly, as they feed on green algae. However

Tomato leaf miner

crop damage in many parts of the world, including North Africa, Europe and northern Asia. In warmer regions, the insect is found outdoors but in temperate [...] occurs in greenhouses. The tomato leaf miner has been found in greenhouses for decades, but has become a common pest since the 1960’s, particularly in sweet [...] cosmetic damage. In (sub-)tropical areas this can lead to burning in fruit such as tomato and melon. Loss of leaves also reduces yield. In full-grown plants

Scia-Rid

database or contact your local representative for advice. Go to side effects database Storage time after receipt See expiry date on the box. On average [...] after application Side Effects & Compatibility Pesticides can have (in)direct effects on biological solutions As a general rule for tank mixing, always add [...] 2-6°C/35-43°F in a ventilated refrigerator/cold room. Storage conditions Upon receipt, take boxes out of the insulating shipment packaging. Keep in a dark,

A step-by-step guide to whitefly control

presence on traps, with repeated applications until 80% parasitism is achieved. Sticky traps will typically capture the first whiteflies weeks or even months [...] Parasitic wasps In the battle against whiteflies, parasitic wasps serve as essential allies, targeting whitefly larvae while engaging in host feeding. Their [...] placement: Deposits a single egg in each host larva. Pupal stage: After parasitization, the pupa darkens to black or brown within 14-21 days. Temperature

Isarid

is registered for sale in the following U.S. States and territories: AL, AK, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, ME, MD [...] NC, ND, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV Application Isarid can be used on: Greenhouse plants (Food crops, Ornamentals [...] the presence of pest larvae, nymphs, or eggs. Optimal humidity for growth of Isaria fumosoroseus FE 9901 is 50% or greater. If humidity is below 50%, schedule

Spidex Boost

predatory mites . Presentation Sachets in cardboard box Carrier Wood-chips. Application Hang sachets in sheltered locations in the crop, not exposed to direct [...] cut open or an exit hole needs to be pierced into it Hold sachets by the cardboard strip at the top, to avoid damaging the predatory mites In contrast [...] Boost depends on climate, crop and pest density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction preventively or as soon as the

American serpentine leaf miner

cosmetic damage. In tropical and subtropical areas this can lead to burning in fruit such as tomato and melon. Loss of leaves also reduces yield. In full-grown [...] occurs also in Europe since about 1976. The American serpentine leaf miner ( Liriomyza trifolii ) is highly polyphagous and thus lives on many host plants [...] gypsophila, celery, sweet pepper, pea, bean and potato. In greenhouses, it is mainly found on gerbera and chrysanthemum. Today the insect is widespread

Anthurium

flowers that come in a variety of colors. However, the ‘flower’ is actually an altered leaf (also called spathe) with many flowers on the spadix. The actual [...] the standard ones and their spathe has a more prolonged shape that comes in two or more colors. [...] actual flowers on the spadix are surrounded by four stamens and they have many pistils. These flowers are both bisexual and protogynous, which means that

Koppert Foundation

You can find more information in English and Dutch on www.koppertfoundation.org . Do you need help with explanation and/or application? Please contact your [...] Koppert established the Koppert Foundation on their 50 th anniversary in 2017. This Foundation aims to contribute to sustainable solutions for horticulture [...] Foundation focuses on three domains: supporting projects for smallholder farmers providing education about our wonderful partnering with nature in integrated crop