Blackberry

About The blackberry is an edible fruit that originates from a wide range of species belonging to the genus Rubus that is part of the family of Rosaceae [...] Rosaceae , but also from hybrids within the Rubus subgenus, and hybrids between the Rubus and Idaeobatus subgenera. The blackberry is actually not a berry b [...] botanically speaking. It is a so-called aggregate fruit that consists of small kernels.

Pepino mosaic virus

scissors and knives. If plant sap of an infected plant is transferred to a non-infected plant, the non-infected plant is also at risk of becoming diseased. [...] is impossible to protect the other greenhouse plants from infection because of the rapid spread of the virus. Strict hygiene protocols to prevent entry [...] The impact of a PepMV infection for the tomato grower is variable. Several factors contribute to this variability. The genetic identity of the virus –

Beetles

What are beetles? Beetles belong to the order Coleoptera, a well-known group of insects that are easily recognizable on account of their hard wing covers [...] ladybirds contribute to the control of aphids . Beetles undergo a complete metamorphosis, that is, the larvae do not resemble the adult at all, and must [...] beetles in 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

Cyclamen mite

become brown near the base. Life cycle and appearance of Cyclamen mite The life cycle of the cyclamen mite ( Phytonemus pallidus ) has the following stages: [...] ornamentals . Mites belonging to the family of tarsonemids ( Tarsonemidae ) display a greater diversity of feeding habits than any other mite family. There are [...] pallidus ) feeds on plant sap by penetrating the plant tissue with its piercing-sucking mouth parts. The mites are mostly found within the flower buds, growing

Tobacco whitefly

is the result of sucking out the sap from the plant leaves and secreting honeydew. This can have the following consequences: If the population is very large [...] influence the development of fruit and lead to a reduction in yield. The honeydew deposited on fruit makes it sticky. Dirt adheres to the fruit, and the growth [...] peppers, yellowing of the flower stalks in gerbera, and serious yellowing of the leaves of French beans. Other symptoms include the appearance of chlorotic patches

Spider mites and other mites

and the availability of food. Here's an overview of the life cycle of plant mites: Egg: The life cycle begins with the female mite laying eggs. The eggs [...] glass is needed to detect them. Plant mites are often found in colonies on the undersides of leaves, where they feed on the plant's sap. The damage caused [...] and the plant may die. Additionally, spider mites reduce the plant's ability to photosynthesize, which can lead to reduced yields and quality of fruits

Chrysoperla carnea

hairs. The larvae are not easily observed and are mainly active at night, sheltering under the plant or the rim of the pot, during daylight hours. The larvae [...] honeydew and most will fly out of the greenhouse. Life cycle of Chrysoperla carnea You can recognize the different life stages of the green lacewing, Chrysoperla [...] sometimes appear in groups when the population density is particularly high. The development of the pupa is visible externally. The outer cocoon is 8 mm

Broad mite

similar to the damage caused by viruses. The typical pattern of damage consists of malformation and distortion of the above-ground growth of the plant. The [...] concentrated on the underside near the leaf stalk, which tends to cause the leaf to turn brown and curl up. A typical indication of an attack of broad mite [...] lay their eggs mainly on the underside of the leaf or on the fruit surface. The elongated, oval eggs are firmly attached to the surface and are rather large

Diamond back moth

antennae. The hindwings are narrow, pointed toward the apex. The tips of the wings appear to turn upward slightly when viewed from the side. In males, the upper [...] may occur in the florets. Initially, the pupa is pinkish-white to pinkish-yellow and changes to brown before adult emergence. The adult of the diamond back [...] upper edge. In females, the upper two-thirds of the forewings are light ochreous and the markings are like those of the males. The back is marked with a

Bugs

their body when at rest. The wings overlap each other exposing the scutellum, a prominent triangular region of the thorax between the wing bases. This dis [...] Hemiptera Bugs What are bugs? Heteropteran bugs form a group in the order Hemiptera , a highly diverse group of insects, containing both harmful and beneficial [...] puncture holes. The most obvious damage is the deformation of growing points. They also cause tissue damage and deformed growth as a result of toxic substances