• Microflora SA

  natural rhizobacteria. Microflora SA is formulated to enhance plant growth, by improving the availability of plant nutrients through the root system. Microflora [...] WA, WV, WI How does Microflora SA work? Microflora SA enhances plant growth by improving the availability of plant nutrients through the root system. Active

• Tomato pinworm

  symptoms The tomato pinworm attacks both the leaves and fruits of tomato. Mining by larvae in the leaves is the most common type of injury. Initially, the mine [...] More severe damage is caused to the crop when older larvae penetrate fruits by burrowing under the calyx into the fruit. The 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 droppings. Life cycle and appearance

• Tomato leaf miner

  damage to plants both directly and indirectly. The most direct damage is caused by the larvae mining the leaf tissue, leading to desiccation, premature leaf-fall [...] harvest is affected. The older larvae make wider tunnels. Feeding spots made by adult females can also reduce yield, although except with ornamental crops [...] plants can be completely destroyed as a result of the direct damage caused by leaf miners. Indirect damage arises when disease causing fungi or bacteria

• Western flower thrips

  even very low numbers of thrips can cause damage by transmitting viruses, or by reducing aesthetic value by damaging flowers, e.g. in roses The western flower [...] and many ornamental crops. Damage symptoms Thrips cause damage to plants by piercing the cells of the surface tissues and sucking out their contents, [...] excreta indicate their presence in the crop. The vigour of the plant is reduced by loss of chlorophyll. When infestations become serious the leaves themselves

• Grapevine powdery mildew

  conidia. These spores are highly adapted for aerial dispersal, distributed by wind and atmospheric turbulence throughout the vineyard. These secondary

• Spotted Wing Drosophila

  larvae within the fruit makes them unmarketable. The punctures made by the oviposition by D. suzukii exposes fruits to secondary pathogens (e.g. bacteria, [...] Finally, deterioration of fruit can increase its susceptibility to attack by other Drosophila species. D. suzukii has a wide host range, with thin-skinned [...] easily distinguished from males of other Drosophila species or SWD females by a large dark spot on each wing, where their common name is derived from. Females

• Spider Mite Control: The Essential Guide

  wide range of crops. The two-spotted spider mite ( Tetranychus urticae ) is by far the most important species in greenhouses and many outdoor crops. Their [...] nymphs and adults of two-spotted spider mites cause damage to the host plant by feeding on plant tissue and plant sap, primarily on the underside of leaves

• Blueberry

  eco-friendly approach to crop management. By implementing IPM strategies, blueberry growers can mitigate the damage caused by pests and diseases, preserve the quality [...] , cultural practices, biological control and chemical control, as needed. By using non-chemical methods and reducing the use of pesticides, growers can [...] Bumblebees also contribute to the sustainability of blueberry cultivation. By incorporating bumblebees into an IPM strategy, growers reduce the use of chemical

• Spidex

  Pests Two-spotted spider mite ​​​​​​​ ( Tetranychus urticae ) and other Tetranychus spp., except Tetranychus evansi . Mode of action Predatory mites use their piercing mouthparts to extract the conten

• Cotton leafworm

  symptoms Most of the damage is caused by the older caterpillars which are voracious leaf feeders. Extensive feeding by the larvae may lead to complete stripping [...] to reddish or yellowish, with a median dorsal line bordered on either side by two yellowish-red or greyish stripes and small yellow dots on each segment [...] yellowish. The caterpillars are easily distinguished from other Spodoptera species by four black triangular dots on their body. Before pupation, caterpillars crawl