Lily

Most lily species originate from temperate regions in the northern hemisphere, but they also grow in the northern subtropics. The plants grow from bulbs [...] flowers come in various colours such as white, yellow, pink, orange, red and purple. Lilies are perennials and tall plants, they range in height from 60-180

Citrus

. Theses trees thrive in a consistent sunny, humid environment with fertile soil and adequate rainfall or irrigation. Today, in the United States, the [...] About Citrus is a genus of flowering trees and shrubs in the rue family, Rutaceae. This includes any small tree or spiny shrub, including the lemon, lime [...] regions of Asia and the Malay Archipelago. Some citrus species have been present in the Mediterranean basin for centuries. Since citrus originates from these

Hop

plants in the family Cannabaceae. Hops are the female flowers (seed cones, strobiles) of the plant and are considered the main flavor ingredient in making [...] hairs to aid them in climbing. They are a vigorous grower with the ability to extend up to 20 inches a week, and even 50 ft tall in one season. They are [...] the globe, genetics for flavoring have dictated how long these plants stay in the ground. They emerge each year towards the end of Spring and are harvested

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 [...] is responsible for the destruction of several citrus industries in Asia and Africa. In North America, it has spread through most of the southern states [...] injects bacteria into it as they feed. The disease can kill a citrus tree in as little as five years, and there is no known cure. Life cycle of Asian citrus

Tomato looper

random objects and on tomato fruit, often in a bunch of ripening tomatoes, however, it can also be found in the soil. The pupa has a pale green body, with [...] family of Noctuidae . It is a tropical and subtropical species originating in the Mediterranean and northern Africa. The larva is highly polyphagous and [...] northerly countries and is now one of the most frequently found pest species in greenhouses. Damage symptoms The tomato looper (Chrysodeixis chalcites) is

Spider mites and other mites

found in a wide variety of habitats, from forests and grasslands to horticultural and agricultural crops. Plant mites can be a significant pest in horticulture [...] feeding habits. Plant mites generally thrive in warm and dry conditions, which is why they are often problematic in greenhouses and during hot, dry weather [...] mites and false spider mites are typically less than 1 millimeter in size, and range in color from pale yellow to green, brown, or red. They have eight legs

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