• Consumers

  before the tomato can actually start to grow. In nature, insects and other animals take care of the pollination and therefore the formation of fruit. Honeybees [...] crop protection What is biological crop protection ? The idea behind biological crop protection is very simple: natural enemies such as predatory mites [...] bugs and beetles , gall midges, and lacewings. Visit our YouTube channel to see how natural enemies attack their prey. Natural pollination What is natural

• Beetles

  known species, Coleoptera is the largest of all insect orders and displays an enormous variety of form, size and habit. A number of species are a serious pest [...] damage Both larvae and adults of beetles can cause damage to crops. The larvae of some species feed on growing tips and roots or chew and bore into stems [...] reduced growth and yield loss. Effective beetle control is essential to maintain healthy and productive crops. Biological control of beetles combines preventive

• Whitefly

  growing area clean and free from debris, weeds, and plant residues that can serve as reservoirs for whiteflies. Regularly remove and dispose of any infested [...] settings and in agricultural fields. They feed on the sap of plants, which can cause damage to the leaves and stunting of growth. They can also transmit [...] honeydew, which can coat the leaves and stems of infested plants. Sooty mold: Honeydew can also promote the growth of a black, sooty mold that can cover the

• Tobacco aphid

  Far East and is a key pest of tobacco crops in both the United States and South America. The tobacco aphid ( Myzus persicae subsp. nicotianae ) is also e [...] range of crops in greenhouses, such as sweet pepper, aubergine, chrysanthemum, and various pot plants and cut flower crops. Damage symptoms Nymphs and adults [...] aphid . It is not known to what extent tobacco aphids ( Myzus persicae subsp. nicotianae ) can also transmit viruses. Life cycle and appearance of Tobacco

• Integrated Pest Management

  traps, such as sticky traps and pheromones, growers can promptly detect the presence of pests and respond accordingly. The use of insect traps can also be [...] , which can have adverse effects on both crops and the environment. Beneficial insects and biological control One of the key aspects of IPM is harnessing [...] What is IPM? Integrated Pest Management, often referred to as IPM, is a sustainable and environmentally responsible approach to pest management. It employs

• Tropicals

  this group of plants is often referred to as ‘Green Potted Plants’. In colder climates north of the equator, tropical plants are often grown as houseplants [...] houseplants and set outside during the warm, sunny months. Commercially, tropical plants can be grown in colder climates, but they must be grown inside of greenhouses [...] greenhouses and with other forms of controlled environment agriculture. For this reason most commercial produced tropical plants are grown is southern states

• Plant Disease Management

  What is biological disease control? Biological control of plant diseases is a method used to manage and reduce the impact of plant diseases by utilizing [...] disease cycles and reduces the buildup of pathogens in the soil. Disease-resistant varieties Another vital aspect of prevention is the use of disease-resistant [...] They can result in yield losses, increased production costs, and environmental damage. As we face increasing pressure to adopt sustainable and environmentally

• Caterpillars

  damage crops. Most of them feed on nectar. In contrast, the caterpillars have biting and chewing mouthparts and can devour large amounts of plant tissue. Many [...] weakens plants and directly affects yield and quality. Effective caterpillar control is therefore essential for maintaining healthy and productive crops [...] control Learn more about What are caterpillars? Caterpillars are the larvae of butterflies and moths. Butterflies and moths form the order Lepidoptera

• Grey mould

  Botrytis cinerea ) is part of the foot rot complex, which causes rotting of the foot and may cause death of the plants. In cucumber and tomato the fungus [...] cinerea ) is a necrotrophic fungus, meaning that it excretes compounds that kill the plant cells and then uses the content of the plant cells as nutrients [...] cinerea ) is a commonly found fungus in many environments. It survives in plant parts like bulbs and crop residues or as sclerotia (drought- and cold-resistant

• Leaf miners

  quantity of foliage can be lost before the harvest is affected. The size of a leaf tunnel depends on the stage of development of the leaf, the species of host [...] the exception of ornamental crops, this is usually of less significance. Seedlings and young plants can be totally destroyed as a result of the direct damage [...] al areas this can lead to burning in fruit such as tomato and melon. Loss of leaves also reduces yield. In full-grown plants of fruiting vegetable crops