Silver-Y moth

overlapping generations, and it is the second generation that inflicts much damage to agricultural crops, particularly brassicas, from August onward. The silver-Y [...] Autographa gamma ) have varied markings, from different shades of brown to grey, but the most distinctive feature is the irregular white mark. The hindwings [...] have a small head that is grey-green to brownish green, sometimes with a black lateral line. The body has stiff hairs and is usually greenish with a light

Wheat

the Mediterranean. The wheat plant is an annual plant which is sown either in spring or autumn. The plant flowers from about the end of May to the beginning [...] commonly T. aestivum ) is a cereal grain, but botanically a particular type of fruit referred to as caryopsis. Wheat originates from southwestern Asia, or [...] beginning of June. This flowering period is rather long (usually lasting longer than a week), because not all flowers of one single plant open at the same time

Horse-chestnut leaf miner

By this time, the damage is very visible. Eventually the mines may cover the entire surface of the leaflets, especially from July on, when the second and [...] mm in the firsts instar up to 3.5 mm in the fourth instar. The pupa is brown and is 2.9-4.5 mm long. The horse-chestnut leaf miner overwinters in the pupal [...] The horse-chestnut leaf miner, Cameraria ohridella , probably originates from natural stands of the European horse-chestnut in Greece, Albania and Macedonia

Vine mealybug

Pseudococcidae, and is also known by the names Mediterranean vine mealybug and Grapevine mealybug. As the name indicates, this mealybug is mostly found on [...] sap from the plant, stunting growth and causing deformation and / or yellowing of leaves, sometimes followed by defoliation. The overall effect is a reduction [...] the male. After a complete metamorphosis, a winged male emerges from the pupa. The male is smaller (1 mm), dark orange in color with long tail filaments

Wireless Beehome

moment of opening and closing the hive entrance can be controlled by a signal from the climate computer or a timer connected to the central transmitter. Pr [...] Wireless Beehome system. Download manual Dosage The range of the transmitter is 100-150 metres. Storage time after receipt The battery of the Wireless Beehome [...] can last for two seasons if the receivers are switched off after removal from the greenhouse. Storage conditions Store in a dry place out of reach of direct

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

Rophoria

your situation. Environmental conditions Rophoria is most effective between 20 and 30°C. High humidity is favourable for larval development and hatching of [...] Pests All species/stages of aphids . Mode of action Adult hoverflies emerge from the pupae and deposit their eggs in the aphid colonies. The young larvae [...] consumed entirely, only skins remain. Dark excrements (meconium) on the leaves is an indicator of hoverfly larvae activity. Pack size 100 pupae Presentation

Air Blowers to distribute and apply beneficials

airflow from the fan guarantees the even distribution of this material up to a distance of 10-12 metres from the Airobug. Airbug The Airbug is a hand-held [...] airflow from the fan guarantees the even distribution of this material up to a distance of 3-5 metres from the Airbug. Mini-Airbug The Mini-Airbug is a hand-held [...] cultivations. The air flow from the fan guarantees the even distribution of this material up to a distance of 2-3 metres from the Mini-Airbug. More information

Syrphidend

situation. Environmental conditions Syrphidend is most effective between 15 and 23°C. High humidity is favourable for larval development and hatching of [...] Pests All species/stages of aphids . Mode of action Adult hoverflies emerge from the pupae and deposit their eggs in the aphid colonies. The young larvae [...] consumed entirely, only skin remains. Dark excrements (meconium) on the leaves is an indicator of hoverfly larvae activity. Pack size 50 pupae. Presentation

Strawberry aphid

Chaetosiphon fragaefolii is one of the most serious pests affecting strawberry plants. Direct damage is caused by the aphids sucking sap from the plant, which [...] strawberry aphid, Chaetosiphon fragaefolii , has a cosmopolitan distribution and is the most important aphid pest of strawberries. It can cause direct damage [...] excrete. Black sooty mould fungi grow on the honeydew. The strawberry aphid is an important vector of several plant viruses affecting strawberries. Life