• Horiver Drystick

  areas near doors, gable ends and lateral ventilation openings Attach traps to wires or sticks at max. 30 cm above the crop and adjust height when plants are [...] the glue gets saturated earlier with insects or dust and debris The silicone cover paper is perforated and can be removed in sections if required for monitoring [...] Drystick for trapping and monitoring different flying insects. The traps work particularly well for bugs such as Lygus spp. and Nesidiocoris tenuis. Pests

• Tomato leaf miner

  bryoniae) has many host plants and has caused crop damage in many parts of the world, including North Africa, Europe and northern Asia. In warmer regions [...] pepper, lettuce, melon, chrysanthemum and gerbera. Damage symptoms Leaf miners cause damage to plants both directly and indirectly. The most direct damage [...] desiccation, premature leaf-fall and cosmetic damage. In (sub-)tropical areas this can lead to burning in fruit such as tomato and melon. Loss of leaves also

• American serpentine leaf miner

  premature leaf-fall and cosmetic damage. In tropical and subtropical areas this can lead to burning in fruit such as tomato and melon. Loss of leaves [...] highly polyphagous and thus lives on many host plants such as chrysanthemum, gerbera, gypsophila, celery, sweet pepper, pea, bean and potato. In greenhouses [...] gerbera and chrysanthemum. Today the insect is widespread across the whole world. Damage symptoms Leaf miners cause damage to plants both directly and indirectly

• Trichoderma harzianum

  nutrient uptake, and enhance overall plant vigor. Its versatility and effectiveness make it a valuable tool for sustainable agriculture and integrated pest [...] metabolites and enzymes that have antagonistic effects on plant pathogens. These metabolites and enzymes can directly inhibit the growth and development [...] hairs, so that water and nutrients can be absorbed better. This leads to a stronger and more uniform crop resulting in better yield and quality. Induced

• Leaf miners

  reducing photosynthesis and weakening plant growth. Their feeding patterns cause visible leaf damage, lower crop quality and can open the way for secondary [...] protect plant vitality and maintain marketable yields. Biological control of leaf miners combines effective natural enemies and monitoring tools to target [...] the genus Liriomyza and are very common in temperate regions. Leaf miner damage Leaf miners cause damage to plants both directly and indirectly. The most

• Amblyseius andersoni

  whitefly , and rust mites. Feeding behaviour of Amblyseius andersoni Predatory mites pierce their prey and suck out the contents. In addition to thrips and spider [...] vary according to the prey eaten, and varies from almost lucent whitish to opaque white or yellow. Due to their size and colour they are difficult to spot [...] depends on climate, crop and pest density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction preventively or as soon as the first

• Scia-Rid

  sprayers equipped with centrifugal or piston pumps Water tank temperature must not exceed 25°C/77°F and pH must be between 4 and 8 Distribute the spraying solution [...] sciarid/mushroom fly ( Sciaridae ) and other species of flies (e.g. Phorid flies ). Mode of action The nematodes enter the pest and release symbiotic bacteria [...] (water temperature: 15-20°C/59-68°F) Stir well and leave the contents to soak for five minutes Stir again and pour the contents of the bucket into the half-filled

• Cucumber

  mites and other pest mites , thrips , and whiteflies , which can swiftly devastate entire fields if left unchecked. Concurrently, bacterial and fungal [...] proactive approaches involve regular and systematic inspection of crops to identify the presence and severity of pests and diseases. Growers use various techniques [...] widespread infestations or outbreaks. Monitoring involves recording data on pest and disease populations, their distribution, and environmental conditions

• Shore fly

  diseases and can be a nuisance to greenhouse works by their sheer numbers. Frass deposited on leaves or flowers in ornamental crops, lettuce and herbs also [...] cosmetic damage, and sometimes this can occur on such a scale that growth, particularly of young cuttings, can be retarded. Life cycle and appearance of Shore [...] following stages: egg, three larval instars, a pupa and the adult fly. The eggs are laid singly and are bean-shaped. A first instar larva is translucent

• Cabbage looper

  voracious appetite and can daily consume up to three times their body weight. Plants can be severely defoliated and stunted. Life cycle and appearance of [...] to the leaf, and are a yellowish or greenish white colour. The Larvae hatch after 3 to 4 days. Since their legs are confined to the front and rear of the [...] be found in crops such as tomato, pepper, some cucurbits, soybean, sesame and cotton. One of the reasons why this plague can be serious is that the moth