Gerbera

greatly in size, shape and colour. The main colours are white, yellow, orange, red and pink, but one flower can have petals in varying colours. In addition [...] The flowering plant is originally from South Africa and grew among others in the Cape Province and Transvaal region. Nowadays, the gerbera is still popular

Shore fly

General Shore flies ( Scatella tenuicosta ) occur very commonly, often in the vicinity of water. They feed on algae. Other shore fly species have diverse [...] larvae of most species feed on rotting material. Shore flies are commonly found in greenhouses. Damage symptoms Shore flies ( Scatella tenuicosta) do not attack [...] greenhouse works by their sheer numbers. Frass deposited on leaves or flowers in ornamental crops, lettuce and herbs also causes cosmetic damage, and sometimes

Orchid

Asteraceae are the largest families of flowering plants. In addition, the flowers of orchids come in many different arrangements. Some only have a single flower [...] subtropical. There are varieties however that grow in colder climates. These temperate species produced in greenhouses are among others: Ophrys apifera (bee

A step-by-step guide to whitefly control

Parasitic wasps In the battle against whiteflies, parasitic wasps serve as essential allies, targeting whitefly larvae while engaging in host feeding. Their [...] Performs optimally in lower temperature conditions compared to Eretmocerus eremicus . Distribution: Actively searches the crop for infestations in a random pattern [...] longer, elbowed antennae. Parasitism: Specializes in parasitizing L2-L3 whitefly larvae and engages in host feeding. Egg placement: Lays eggs beneath whitefly

Cabbage looper

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, [...] Since their legs are confined to the front and rear of the body, they move in a “looping” manner. They take 15 to 20 days to pass through 5 instars, changing [...] 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 pupae have a

Raspberry

species has its origins in Europe and northern Asia, but nowadays the fruit is being extensively produced in other temperate regions. In North America, the [...] and sweet but tart-flavoured. Raspberries are a seasonal fruit and produced in summer or early autumn. Botanically speaking, the raspberry is not a berry

Beetles

enormous variety of form, size and habit. A number of species are a serious pest in crops or stored products. There are many useful beetles as well. For instance [...] very capable fliers but others cannot fly at all. Find solutions for beetles in your crop Life cycle of beetles Beetle damage Both larvae and adults of beetles [...] some species feed on growing tips and roots or chew and bore into stems, but in other species also feed on leaves. Adult beetles cause damage by feeding on

Amylorid™ Biological Fungicide

additives as specificed in label. Please refer to Crop-Specific Directions located in the product label. Timing Apply Amylorid™ preventively in low to medium disease [...] Barley*. *Not registered for use in California. Availability AMYLORID Biological Fungicide is registered for sale in the following U.S. states and territories: [...] territories: AL, FL, GA, IL, IN, IA, KY, MI, MS, MO, OH, OR, SC, WA Pack size 4 x 5 lbs Formulation WP Concentration 5.5 x 10 10 colony forming units per

Natutec Airobreez

accessories in a dry and dust-free area. The Airobreez can be stored in the supplied case. Always store the batteries in the chargers when not in use. [...] Use the Airobreez for the distribution of natural enemies in the crop. The Airobreez can be used for both full-field distribution and for specific hot [...] shoulder belt over your shoulder Select the right blowing speed and start walking in a constant pace Hold blower horizontally and at the right angle to cover crop

Hemp russet mite

on the underside of leaves. This results in smaller leaf size and suppressed bud growth leading to a reduction in the number of buds and dwarfed buds. This [...] larva (1st stage) and nymph (2nd stage). The eggs are approximately 0.05 mm in diameter and adults are around 0.2 mm long. Nymphs and adults look very similar