• Tomato pinworm

  ely 9 to 12 mm in size and their main characteristic is their mottled brown colouration. At 25°C, it survives for about a week, but in cooler places it [...] laid. The larvae have a yellowish-grayish body, changing to gray with purple spots or completely purple, with a dark brown head. In total, the larva goes [...] damage of the larva which forms a mine, it can be confused with the eggplant leafminer (Gnorimoschema glochinella). For control, pheromones are usually

• Swirskii Predatory Mite Not All That Demanding

  August 18, 2021

  bugs . Oops, an error occurred! Code: 202606111757358843d0a3 Event: 04849ed319504c61a2394aac9a15b0cc [...] to eat almost anything and quickly feel at home in a crop. This is why this predatory mite is perfect for use with most fruiting vegetables, strawberries [...] potted plants. Yet, it does have a few preferences. To begin with, swirskii does not like extreme cold. You can store it for a short time at 10-15 °C/50-59°F

• Ten Facts About Thrips

  August 18, 2021

  Thrips is a big enemy for many crops and is a problem that can quickly take on big proportions. As a grower, your approach to handling this insect is something [...] damage are also seen regularly. They're often difficult for growers to distinguish from each other. 3. In order to be effective against thrips, you need to know [...] western flower thrips , for example, doubles its population in four days . So there's no time to lose! 8. Thrips has an additional weapon in its arsenal: the

• Vine mealybug

  effect is a reduction of photosynthesis and therefore the yield. Flowers and fruit often drop off. Plant sap is rich in sugars, but low in proteins. In order [...] present only in the male. After a complete metamorphosis, a winged male emerges from the pupa. The male is smaller (1 mm), dark orange in color with long [...] and flowers are also fouled, rendering them unfit for sale, and the reduced level of photosynthesis in the leaves also reduces flower and fruit production

• Potato aphid

  these days distributed throughout the world. It is a highly polyphagous species with a preference for Solanaceae (particularly potato), but has also been [...] appearance of Potato aphid Aphids have a complex life cycle, with both winged and wingless forms of adults and a great variety in colour. When reproduction is asexual [...] betraying their presence in the crop. The adult potato aphid is a large, slender aphid with long, green cornicles, long legs, and a long cauda. Adults are

• Effective thrips control with predatory mites

  chemical tools in an IPM program. Koppert: expert in predatory mite solutions Koppert offers solutions for both preventive and curative applications in crops such [...] mites, food, and carrier - great for gradual, continuous release in greenhouses. Ulti-Mite sachets For biological control in suboptimal circumstances. Made [...] it has a high reproduction capacity, performs well in moderate and colder temperatures and can handle high humidity. The predatory mites have a somewhat

• Horiver Rollertrap

  Storage temperature 0-32°C/32-104°F. Storage conditions In a cool, dry place. Recommended for you Crop scouting Protected vegetables [...] For trapping whiteflies, thrips , leaf miner and fungus gnats in hot spots or places where high pressure can be expected, such as along gables, ventilation [...] cm above the crop, except for the 30 cm width which needs to be placed 40 cm above the crop To assist with placement, insert a rod or other expedient through

• Asian citrus psyllid

  citrus in several countries as it is a vector of a serious citrus disease called greening disease or Huanglongbing. It is widely distributed in southern [...] southern Asia and the disease is responsible for the destruction of several citrus industries in Asia and Africa. In North America, it has spread through most [...] is spread when adults fly to a healthy plant and injects bacteria into it as they feed. The disease can kill a citrus tree in as little as five years, and

• Coleobug

  feeds on a wide range of prey such as aphids . It also consumes pollen and nectar, allowing it to survive in the absence of prey and remain in the crop [...] crop until pests reappear. It has a high reproduction rate and a relatively short life cycle, allowing populations to establish quickly. Pests Effective against [...] useful in biological control programs, as it acts quickly and can complement other agents like parasitoids or entomopathogens. Apparence Coleobug has a distinctive

• House fly

  found 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 [...] conditions for maggot development. In extreme cases, large fly populations can even create public health issues for the communities surrounding a farm. Damage [...] 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 as a commensal