• Tomato russet mite

  of tomato russet mite All life stages of the tomato russet mite are extremely [...] to be divided into two parts: the head with the mouthparts, and the rest of the body. All mobile stages have only two pairs of legs, whereas other mite [...] pairs. Eggs are roughly 0.05 mm in diameter and are laid on the underside of leaves, on leaf petioles, and on stems on the lower portion of plants. When

• Tomato pinworm

  both the leaves and fruits of tomato. Mining by larvae in the leaves is the most common type of injury. [...] name tomato pinworm in derived from the very small pinholes at the points of entry, which are often marked by the presence of a small amount of frass or [...] brown or orange as they develop and can be found on the underside of the leaves. When the presence of the pest is high, they can be found on any

• 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 [...] have been destroyed the larvae move into corms, rhizomes and stem bases of plants. Larvae can also feed above ground within stems of plants and on [...] vegetables and fruit crops but reduces the value of ornamental plants. Life cycle and appearance of Garden chafer The life cycle

• Neoseiulus californicus

  Phytoseiulus persimilis in the complete absence of food, remaining in the crop to await the arrival of new prey. Life cycle of [...] limonicus . The larvae have three pairs of legs and, unlike the larvae of Phytoseiulus persimilis , feed on spider mite [...] thinner and a uniformly light transparent colour. Best conditions for use of Neoseiulus californicus Neoseiulus californicus is most effective at

• Orius insidiosus

  insidiosus for thrips control Orius insidiosus is a small but highly effective predatory bug for biological pest control of thrips . This beneficial [...] lower temperatures slow down the development of Orius insidiosus significantly. Feeding behaviour of Orius insidiosus Orius [...] ( Frankliniella occidentalis) per day. Life cycle of Orius insidiosus Growers can recognize the different life stages of the

• Pea

  About This popular vegetable is a round seed in the seed pod of the fruit, Pisum sativum . Pods of this plant develop from the ovary of a

• Combating Vine Weevil Successfully

  April 24, 2018

  strawberries , ornamental crops and various pot plants , etc. Application of the nematodes is safe for the user and fast and effective, when applied in [...] be applied on uncovered, moist soil. Larvanem • Minimum soil temperature of 14°C • Effective in combating larvae and pupae • Directions for use Entonem • Minimum soil temperature 8°C • Effective in combating larvae • Directions for use

• Shore fly

  , and sometimes this can occur on such a scale that growth, particularly of young cuttings, can be retarded. Life cycle and appearance of Shore fly The life cycle of the shore fly ( Scatella tenuicosta ) has the following stages: egg, three [...] 5 mm long, and stout with short antennae and short legs. The head of the adult has a pair of conspicuous eyes. The wings have grey-brown patches

• Nurturing soil and water for a sustainable tomorrow

  December 5, 2023

  other diseases and pests As we celebrate World Soil Day 2023, the resonance of this year's theme, 'Soil and Water,' echoes the profound interdependence of [...] agriculture systems withdraw 70% of the world's freshwater and cover 20% of croplands (FAO, 2023). The soil's [...] adoption of sustainable land use and soil management practices. The future of agricultural

• Crucial Information on Pollination at High Temperatures

  August 11, 2020

  in high temperatures – written in collaboration with experts in the field of pollination - now clearly points out the effects of high temperatures on pollination. ‘In the past, we have always observed the impact of temperatures on the pollination activity of our bumblebees. It was now time to complete the equation by looking into the effect of hot climate conditions on plant behaviour, and the combination of