Flies

Ephydridae (shore flies). The larvae of these insects generally live on rotting plant material and are mostly found in the soil. The spotted wing drosophila [...] indirectly. The type of damage depends on the species of the flies. Direct damage is the immediate result of larvae feeding on root hairs and tender roots as well [...] sp. Adults can also spread pathogens from diseased to healthy plants. Frass deposited on leaves or flowers in ornamental crops, lettuce, and herbs also

Sciarid flies

healthy plants. Direct damage is the immediate result of larvae feeding on the roots. The larvae feed mainly on decaying plant material and on algae and [...] generally do little harm to healthy plants, sciarid flies are particularly problematic in cuttings and other young growing plant material. Damage symptoms The [...] sciarid flies feed mainly on organic remains and the fungi that grow on them, although some species can also eat living plant material. The adults prefer

Garden chafer

stems of plants and on strawberry fruits lying on the ground. Both adult beetles and larvae are polyphagous and feed on a wide variety of plant species [...] larvae can destroy plants under field conditions. Established crops are more resistant to damage than young plants or recently planted cuttings. The beetles [...] larval stage when it feeds on roots of grasses and clover. The adults feed on the leaves of trees like oak, hazelnut and birch and on the flowers and developing

Tobacco aphid

chrysanthemum, and various pot plants and cut flower crops. Damage symptoms Nymphs and adults extract nutrients from the plant and disturb the balance of growth [...] the plant’s growth is retarded giving rise to deformed leaves or, if the infestation occurs early enough in the season, the death of young plants. Retarded [...] young aphids are born as developed nymphs. They immediately start to feed on plant sap and grow rapidly. Aphids moult four times before reaching adulthood

Trianum-P improves open field pepper production in Portugal

mechanization, it is very important that all plants reach the end of their cycle with a high level of plant health and vigour so that the harvesting machine [...] Trianum-P, a biological solution with which we have confirmed an increase in plant resistance to soil fungi, achieving greater vigour and, consequently, obtaining [...] product, authorized for organic farming and that it does not leave residues on fruit. Trianum is aligned with the positioning of the company which is very

Cannabis aphid

humuli developing on cannabis plants, as well. Damage symptoms The cannabis aphid is a sap sucker, like all aphids , and affected plants are damaged by the [...] or hemp aphid) is a very new pest to North America. It was first seen on cuttings originating from Colorado in 2016 and is now widespread throughout that [...] following damage symptoms may be observed when plants are infested with Phorodon cannabis : Excess sap is excreted on leaves and flowers as a sticky “honeydew”

A step-by-step guide to whitefly control

Integrated Pest Management (IPM), focusing on biological solutions. These pests favor a variety of crops such as tomatoes, roses, cucumbers, and even cannabis [...] Scout plants regularly, leveraging historical data to predict infestation trends. Introduce parasitic wasps at the first signs of whitefly presence on traps [...] whiteflies Eggs Lay eggs at the tops of plants; eggs turn brown to black within days. Lay eggs across the plant; eggs transition from yellow-green to brown

Gerbera

gerbera is still popular and extensively used as a decorative garden plant or sold as cut flower. Domesticated cultivars are usually the result of crossing [...] The gerbera belongs to the family of daisies or Asteraceae . The flowering plant is originally from South Africa and grew among others in the Cape Province

Black vine weevil

the plants. Both adult beetles and larvae are polyphagous and feed on a large number of plant species. High populations of larvae can destroy plants under [...] Established crops are more resistant to damage than young plants or just planted cuttings. The adult beetles are only active at night, taking round bites [...] feeding of the larvae on the roots. After the roots have been destroyed the larvae move into corms, rhizomes and stem bases of plants. Larvae can also feed

Trianum-P

material, or to soil or planting mixes, grows onto plant roots as they develop and provides protection against plant root pathogens and plant-pest nematodes. Diseases [...] mode of action of Trianum-P is based on the following mechanisms: Competition for space Trianum-P grows faster on the surface of the root than other soil-borne [...] box (on-site), as a commercial seed treatment, in-furrow spray, transplant starter solution, greenhouse and nursery drench, as a dust (pre-plant), to