• Pine processionary moth

  recreational and residential areas The caterpillars have urticating hairs from the third instar onwards, which may cause allergies. Domestic and farm animals [...] dark spot in the anal region. The cylindrical egg masses range in length from 4 to 5 cm. They are covered with the scales of the female anal tuft, which [...] provenances. In general, the integument is darker in colder areas and varies from dull bluish-grey to black. Pupation takes place in the soil in an oval,

• Common asparagus beetle

  General The common asparagus beetle ( Crioceris asparagi ) is a major, host-specific pest of asparagus in most asparagus producing regions of the world. Damage symptoms Both adults and larvae feed on

• Phytophthora blight

  water. Infection is usually from the root to the foot, but direct infection of the foot also occurs. Exudates leaking from growing root tips promote g [...] cells which are resistant to desiccation) or mycelium. Zoospores are formed from the overwintering structures which infect the host. Zoospores are spores [...] Dispersal is by wind and rain causes the pathogen to be returned to the soil from infected plants. Dispersal in the soil happens via water, since the zoospores

• Goat moth

  are usually confined to the trunk of mature tress. Sap frequently exudes from the bark of attacked trees. The larvae emit an unpleasant goat-like smell

• Ephedrus cerasicola

  the label starting at the upper right corner Hang the cylinder horizontally from a crop wire, branch, or leaf stalk by winding the label around it and sticking [...] preventively soon after planting of the crop. Introduction rates typically range from 0.75-1.5 parasitic wasps per m 2 . This is equivalent to one unit every 250-350 [...] temperatures. Behaviour of the parasitic wasp Ephedrus cerasicola Development from egg to adult, of Ephedrus cerasicola in Myzus persicae on paprika, lasts

• Praon volucre

  the label starting at the upper right corner Hang the cylinder horizontally from a crop wire, branch, or leaf stalk by winding the label around it and sticking [...] preventively soon after planting of the crop. Introduction rates typically range from 0.75-1.5 parasitic wasps per m 2 . This is equivalent to one unit every 250-350 [...] 23-25°C, the developmental time for Praon volucre on Macrosiphum euphorbiae from oviposition to adult emergence is 13 days. At 16°C, the developmental time

• Eretmocerus eremicus

  preventively soon after planting of the crop. Introduction rates typically range from 1-10 per m2/release. Releases should be repeated at least 3 times at weekly [...] immature whitefly nymphs, and upon hatching, the larvae consume the host from within. The larvae use their specialized mouthparts to feed on the internal

• Aphidius matricariae

  wool slabs or in Diboxes Make sure the material remains dry and is not moved from its introduction site for at least a few days The dosage of Aphipar -M depends [...] preventively soon after planting of the crop. Introduction rates typically range from 0.25-4 per m 2 /release. Releases should be repeated at least 3 times. Consult [...] aphid’s body and siphon off its nutrients, effectively consuming the host from within. This feeding strategy is highly efficient, allowing the larvae to

• Anagyrus vladimiri

  Anagyrus vladimir is available in a bottle ( Citripar ). Remove the label from the bottle according to the instructions Hang the bottle in the crop, out [...] te first signs of infestation appear. Introduction rates typically range from 0.1-0.5 per m 2 /release. Releases should be repeated at least 3 times at [...] larvae feed on the internal tissues of the mealybug, gradually consuming it from within. This internal feeding ensures the larval wasps have a constant and

• Black bean aphid

  plant but can spread all over the plant. Nymphs and adults extract nutrients from the plant and disturb the balance of growth hormones. As a result, the plant’s