Sciarid flies

areas in dark places, with a lot of organic material. They occur the whole year round. The eggs are minute (0.1 to 0.25 mm) and yellowish white in colour [...] parts. Pupation takes place in a small hole in the ground. Pupae are white, but later become yellow to brown. The posterior end of the pupa remains mobile [...] family of Sciaridae. The species that cause most damage to crops belong to the genera Bradysia and Lycoriella . Lycoriella species are mainly found in commercial

Spider mites and other mites

mites in your crop Life cycle of mites The life cycle of mites typically consists of four stages: egg, larva, nymph, and adult. The duration of their life [...] mites? Plant mites are a diverse group of small arthropods that feed on plant sap. They are found in a wide variety of habitats, from forests and grasslands [...] such as temperature, humidity, and the availability of food. Here's an overview of the life cycle of plant mites: Egg: The life cycle begins with the female

House fly

span of 15–25 days, but can live up to two months in the right conditions. Solution Finder Find solutions for your crop Life cycle and appearance of House [...] House fly General Houseflies are a well-known pest of farm and home. Believed to have originated in central Asia, the insect expanded its range worldwide [...] populations; the housefly is always found in association with human activity. As the most common species of fly found on livestock farms, they represent

Common cockchafer

European beetle of the genus Melolontha, in the family Scarabaeidae. Life cycle and appearance of Common cockchafer The life cycle of the common cockchafer [...] melolontha ) does most of its damage in the larval stage, when it feeds on roots of grasses and clover. The adults feed on the leaves of trees, mainly on oak [...] develop. The grubs are 10 to 20 mm in the first autumn, 30 to 35 mm by the following autumn, and 40 to 46 mm in the spring of their third year. The pupa is

Asian citrus psyllid

widely distributed in southern Asia and the disease is responsible for the destruction of several citrus industries in Asia and Africa. In North America, it [...] psyllid, ( Diaphorina citri ), is an important pest of citrus in several countries as it is a vector of a serious citrus disease called greening disease or [...] through most of the southern states and Mexico however the state of Florida is the most affected area by the vectored disease. Life cycle of Asian citrus

Clover

consists of around 300 species of plants that are part of leguminous pea family of Fabaceae . The plant is found in many places. The greatest variety of species [...] species is found in temperate climates in the Northern Hemisphere. However, many species exist in Africa and South America, also in tropical areas on high [...] high altitude. Various varieties of clover are widely cultivated to serve as animal fodder. The most popular clover in this respect are the white clover Trifolium

Cyclamen mite

smaller than usual. In cyclamen, the flowers are damaged and leaf growth is inhibited. In hedera, a mite attack can cause baldness in parts of the stem. Gerbera [...] pest found in cyclamen, gerbera and other ornamentals. Mites belonging to the family of tarsonemids ( Tarsonemidae ) display a greater diversity of feeding [...] to transport pharate females. Eggs of the cyclamen mite are about half the size of the adult mite. They are oval in form, smooth, transparent and twice

Beetles

is the largest of all insect orders and displays an enormous variety of form, size and habit. A number of species are a serious pest in crops or stored [...] your crop Life cycle of beetles Beetle damage Both larvae and adults of beetles can cause damage to crops. The larvae of some species feed on growing tips [...] belong to the order Coleoptera, a well-known group of insects that are easily recognizable on account of their hard wing covers (elytra). With more than 350

Tomato looper

underside of leaves within folded edges, on random objects and on tomato fruit, often in a bunch of ripening tomatoes, however, it can also be found in the soil [...] northerly countries and is now one of the most frequently found pest species in greenhouses. Life cycle and appearance of Tomato looper The tomato looper [...] hairs. In older caterpillars , each segment has a clear black dot above the lateral yellow lines. There are three pairs of prolegs, instead of the normal

Tropicals

definition of ‘Tropical Plants’, are plants that grow naturally in a tropical climate. Tropical plant is a typical north American term, whereas in other countries [...] countries this group of plants is often referred to as ‘Green Potted Plants’. In colder climates north of the equator, tropical plants are often grown as [...] , tropical plants can be grown in colder climates, but they must be grown inside of greenhouses and with other forms of controlled environment agriculture