Carnation tortrix

is capable of laying up to 700 eggs, deposited in batches of 10 to 200 on the upper surface of leaves or on other greenhouse materials. At first, the eggs [...] ean region, particularly in Israel, Italy, France and Spain. In greenhouses, it is most notable for the damage it inflicts on carnations and strawberries [...] observed on 160 cultivated and wild plant species – trees as well as herbaceous forms - of 42 plant families, and it is the major pests in carnation cultures

Spidend

Make a hole in the lid and place the cup on the rock wool slab or directly on the soil Protect against direct sunlight and water Leave the cup in place for [...] weekly intervals, or until the pest is controlled. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognised distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy [...] achieved in a humid environment (>80% relative humidity) and at temperatures between 20 and 27°C (68 and 81°F). Combined use Should be used in combination

Flies

major pest on soft fruits in Europe and North America. Sciarid flies and shore flies are mainly a problem in greenhouses. Their larvae live in the ground [...] Frass deposited on leaves or flowers in ornamental crops, lettuce, and herbs also causes cosmetic damage, and sometimes this can occur on such a scale that [...] are several flies that are pests in agriculture, horticulture and mushroom cultivation. Species that can cause damage or nuisance, are particularly small

Two-spotted spider mite

from light yellow or orange to dark yellow or brown.The colour of the adults often depends on the crop in which they occur (e.g. on cucumbers they are [...] such webs in which the mites live. The webbing and spotting on the leaves affects the appearance of the crop. This is of particular concern in ornamental [...] brown, or black. Two-spotted spider mites have two large dark spots on their body. Movement: Spider mites are slow-moving and tend to cluster on the undersides

Pollination checklist Natupol Fly

applications on Natupol Fly generally resemble the side effects on bumblebees. For further information on side effects on Natupol Fly, search in the side effect [...] moisture such as rain or condensation. Use coffee cups with lids, for instance, or bags. Do not scatter the pupae loose. Experiences in practice suggest that [...] Natupol Fly or Lucilia sericata flies are used for small scale crops with just a few flowers or for crops that produce very little pollen. The Natupol

Oleander scale

fruit occurs in heavy infestations, where spotting and often deformity of fruits affects market value. In olives this is seen as green spots on purple fruits [...] can be seen by the appearance of the scale armour on stems, leaves and fruits of hosts. Infestations on the leaves and stems may cause wilting and may reduce [...] foliage is particularly important in ornamentals . Heavy infestation can lead to yellowing, leaf and shoot malformation or shrivelling and plant death. Life

Adalia bipunctata

vary in color from pale yellow to light brown depending on environmental conditions. Pupae are often found attached to plant surfaces or hidden in sheltered [...] eggs are very small, elongated, and yellowish orange in color. They are typically laid in clusters on the undersides of leaves near prey concentrations. [...] markings. Adalia bipunctata larvae are often covered in spiky hairs and move actively on foliage in search of prey. Pupal stage: Adalia bipunctata pupae

Codling moth

overwinter and pupate in spring. Larvae still in the apples at harvest can often be found in cracks in apple boxes or other places in the store. [...] cocoons under loose bark, cracks in trunks or supporting stalks, or other places. Depending on the climate, there are one, two or more generations per year. [...] hook-tipped bristles at the tip. In Europe, the first generation adults appear from mid May onwards. Eggs are laid singly on leaves or developing fruitlets and

Verticillium wilt

from the top and purple brown stripes occur on the stem. In tomato, sometimes V-shaped lesions are formed on the leaf, between the veins. 'Early dying' [...] are pale-green, then orange-yellow. In the beginning the plant seems to recover at night. The symptoms may occur only in parts of the plant. Cutting the stalk [...] vessels, brown or greenish, but much less distinct than the discolouration caused by Fusarium . The root system usually stays mostly intact. In rose, branches

Tomato looper

within folded edges, on random objects and on tomato fruit, often in a bunch of ripening tomatoes, however, it can also be found in the soil. The pupa has [...] the midrib or other large veins. On tomatoes, the tomato looper ( Chrysodeixis chalcites ) can completely defoliate young plants. Infestations on ornamental [...] d with 28 to 32 vertical ribs. They are deposited singly or in pairs throughout the crop, on the lower and upper surfaces of leaves. The caterpillar passes