Spot the caterpillar!

moths, and there are as many as 150,000 species worldwide. The group is very uniform in appearance and behavior, but they vary in size. The smallest moth has [...] has a wingspan of only one and a half to two millimeters, while the largest butterfly can be as large as thirty centimeters. Butterflies and moths go through [...] look and ready for the future Caterpillars come in all types of species and sizes. Some stand out from the foliage, but most are the same color as the plant

Apple

About The apple tree (often named Malus domestica by mistake) is best known for the apple, the tree’s usually sweet and pomaceous fruit. Apples originate [...] originate from Asia and Europe and were grown there for thousands of years, before European colonists introduced the tree to North America. The deciduous apple [...] apple tree belongs to the rose family and is now cultivated for its fruit all over the world. It is the most common cultivated species of the genus Malus. Currently

Ten facts about spider mites

this pest, the more effectively you can tackle it. The following is an overview of the key facts about the spider mite. Is a spider mite an insect? Nothing [...] then it’s time to take action. Spider mite damage is easily identified by yellow leaves covered with webs. These leaves will eventually die, so an attack [...] attack can really affect production! At 25°C, spider mites develop into adults within ten days and are ready to reproduce. A female mite lays 60 eggs, which

Cotton

About The cotton boll, a protective casing for the seeds of the cotton plant, is soft and fluffy and is the source of the fibre which is spun into thread [...] thread and woven into cloth worldwide. Cotton plants belong to the genus Gossypium and are part of the mallow family Malvaceae . Cultivation conditions for [...] important cash crop require plenty of sunshine (no frost), moderate rainfall (60-120 cm), and fairly heavy soils. These conditions can be found within the seasonally

Faba bean

bean and tick bean are all different names for the Vicia faba , a flowering plant and species belonging to the vetch and pea family Fabaceae . The name [...] name ‘broad bean’ is commonly used in the United Kingdom, New Zealand and Australia and usually applied to large-seeded varieties which are cultivated for [...] consumption. The Vicia faba grows some 0.5–1.8 m tall and is a firm plant with sturdy stems of a square cross-section. The broad beans are broad, leather

Papaya

Lettuce

sativa) belongs to the daisy family, Asteraceae. It is a hardy annual that is easy to cultivate and most often grown for its leaves. It is, however, often [...] often plagued on by a number of insect and mammal pests and fungal and bacterial diseases, and can suffer numerous nutrient deficiencies.

Keep Them Cool!

throughout the hive. This allows for adequate fresh air and keeps humidity at the right level. A protective layer in the bottom of the Natupol box acts as insulation [...] Manager at Koppert. ‘There are, however, local climatic and environmental factors which can have big impact on pollination performance. That is the reason [...] practice is to help the colonies to keep cool during the hottest times of the day and allow them to pollinate in the early morning and evening. As long as

Ten Facts About Thrips

proportions. As a grower, your approach to handling this insect is something you can't take lightly – a well-considered strategy is an absolute must. Knowledge [...] So there's no time to lose! 8. Thrips has an additional weapon in its arsenal: the pupae are often in the soil. This stage can be tackled with parasitic [...] nematodes. 9. The thrips don't like the cold and will rest in a hidden place at low temperatures. 10. The good thing is that you're not alone in the fight against

Flowering and Pollination – One of the Most Critical Blueberry Growth Stages

right bio-stimulant at the right growth stage can have a major impact on blueberry production and quality. Spring has arrived in the northern hemisphere, with [...] minerals and calcium. If it doesn’t get what it needs to support this hormonal shift, the plant will start to suffer and become stressed, making it an attractive [...] residues, and the quality of nutrition in the previous (flowering) period. As mentioned above, flowering and pollination demand high amounts of trace elements