Cabbage moth

value of infested crops. Life cycle and appearance of Cabbage moth The adult cabbage moth (Mamestra brassicae) has grey-brown to black forewings, with a [...] brown. The moth flies only at dawn and dusk, hiding in the crop during the day. Several days after emerging from their pupae the female moths lay clusters [...] clusters of 20 to 100 eggs on the underside of leaves or elsewhere within the greenhouse structure. The eggs are initially light and translucent, becoming steadily

Diamond back moth

seeds. Life cycle and appearance of Diamond back moth The oval and flattened eggs of the diamond back moth (Plutella xylostella) are initially yellow or pale [...] or more light-coloured diamonds, thus the common name diamond back moth. The moths are weak fliers and can disperse, on average, only 13 to 35 m within [...] General The diamond back moth (Plutella xylostella) belongs to the family of Plutellidae . It only attacks Brassicaceae species, including cruciferous

Chrysopa-E

Aphids and other pests, like mealybugs , Echinothrips and butterfly and moth eggs. Mode of action Larvae of the lacewing attack their prey and suck their [...] Pack size 100,000 eggs. Presentation 90 ml cardboard tube. Carrier None. Application Apply evenly on leaves Avoid clusters of eggs Can be applied with [...] the particular situation. Introduction rates typically range from 10-100 eggs per m 2 /release. Releases should be made preventively or in infested areas

Southern European marshland pyralid

head and forewings. Moths mainly fly at night, but can sometimes be seen in the daytime. Eggs are laid singly or in groups of 5 to 10 eggs, overlapping in [...] General The southern European marshland pyralid or European pepper moth (Duponchelia fovealis) is a polyphagous species feeding on a wide range of hosts [...] appearance of Southern European marshland pyralid Adults of the European pepper moth ( Duponchelia fovealis ) are light to dark brown with a clearly visible white

Fall Armyworm

warm, humid evenings. Females lay their eggs in clusters of 150-200 and can lay up to 2000 eggs in a lifetime. Eggs are white, pinkish or light green and [...] cotton, pasture grasses, millet, tomato, potato and cotton. Fall armyworm moths generally disperse in a radius of about 500 km (300 miles) before oviposition [...] to hailstorm damage in appearance). Life cycle of the Fall Armyworm Adult moths are 20 to 25 mm long and have a wingspan of 32-38 mm. They are nocturnal

Deltatrap

and trapping male moths and mealybugs in protected and outdoor crops in combination with a species-specific pheromone. Pests Moths and mealybugs . Crops [...] detect, count and identify. Trapping males also aids in reducing the number of eggs laid by females as they fail to mate. Presentation One trap with suspension [...] and/or debris Dosage Use two or four traps per hectare for every species of moth to be monitored Use one trap per 500 - 1000 m² for mealybug Combined use

Chrysopa

Aphids and other pests, like mealybugs , Echinothrips and butterfly and moth eggs. Mode of action Larvae of the lacewing attack their prey and suck their

Tomato looper

General The golden twin-spot moth or tomato looper ( Chrysodeixis chalcites ) belongs to the family of Noctuidae . It is a tropical and subtropical species [...] and geranium. An annual migrant from southern Europe, the golden twin-spot moth ( Chrysodeixis chalcites ) spreads to several northerly countries and is [...] cycle and appearance of Tomato looper The tomato looper or golden twin-spot moth ( Chrysodeixis chalcites ) is predominantly brown-gold with two conspicuous

Amazone Plants continues the path of organic cultivation

predator Macro-Mite is also used to combat the eggs of the Duponchelia moth. Pheromone traps capture the adult moths. Lex Scheffers describes biological plant [...] tly peach potato aphids and glasshouse potato aphids ), and Duponchelia moths . Amazone Plants uses a variety of beneficials to keep these pests under [...] ‘Koppert is involved in a trial in which we are investigating whether Chrysopa eggs are effective at tackling the two thrips varieties. Hopefully, it will be

Cabbage looper

Trichoplusia ni Adults can deposit up to 300 eggs on the underside margins of the upper leaves of plants. The eggs have a spherical shape, with the flattened [...] and cotton. One of the reasons why this plague can be serious is that the moth is able to disperse widely, reaching distances of up to 200 km. Damage symptoms