• Hemp russet mite

  General The hemp russet mite ( Aculops cannabicola ) belongs to the family Eriophyidae (gall and rust mites). It does not produce galls but lives freely (vagrant) on hemp/cannabis plants. Aculops cann

• Mealybug control: Which beneficial should I use in my vineyard?

  April 12, 2024

  Good for: Hotspot treatments When to apply: At the first detection of the pest (bleeding bark) If treating a chronic mealybug hotspot, start applications [...] property instead of dispersing Considering this information in your Integrated Pest Management strategy marks a solid beginning. Nonetheless, it's crucial to

• Swirski-Mite: the do’s and don'ts in a nutshell

  February 2, 2023

  level using sticky traps. Release new predatory mites in time to keep the pest under control. If pollen is present, this can be done later than with flowers [...] Keep track of the effects, and learn as you go. Learn about the biology of pests and their natural enemies. That way, you can create your own system that

• Long-tailed mealybug

  General Pseudococcus longispinus occurs naturally in tropical and sub-tropical regions, but these days it is widespread throughout the world. The range of host plants of Pseudococcus longispinus is le

• American serpentine leaf miner

  General The American serpentine leaf miner ( Liriomyza trifolii ) originates from North America, but occurs also in Europe since about 1976. The American serpentine leaf miner ( Liriomyza trifolii ) i

• Glasshouse potato aphid

  General The glasshouse potato aphid ( Aulacorthum solani) is a native European species of aphids , seriously affecting crops of sweet pepper in particular. These aphids further affect ornamental crops

• Red palm weevil

  General The red palm weevil ( Rhynchophorus ferrugineus ), also known as palm weevil, Asian palm weevil or Sago Palm Weevil originates from tropical Asia, but has spread to Africa and Europe with dist

• Botrytis problems often have company

  December 20, 2021

  other pathogens to strike. But it also works the other way around: there are pests that make it easier for the fungus to get a hold. It’s a sinister interaction [...] make it hard to identify the pathogen. Insects as a sidekick There are also pest insects that make life easier for Botrytis . By eating the crop or making

• Podcast with Tech OnDemand: Bill Calkins interviews Jeremy Webber, National Ornamental Team Manager

  December 18, 2024

  lab and has a tremendous amount of knowledge regarding modern integrated pest management (IPM) strategies to share. On the podcast he answers rapid-fire [...] listen to Part II to hear about a few more tactical topics, like gateway pests to start approaching with biocontrol, and no-brainer ways biocontrol strategies

• Garden chafer

  General The garden chafer ( Phyllopertha horticola ) is a beetle from the Scarabaeidae family. It does most of its damage in the larval stage when it feeds on roots of grasses and clover. The adults f