Plum

is a drupe, so its firm and juicy flesh contains one single, hard seed. The plum is usually not too big (between 1-3 inch diameter) and its shape is globose

Eretmocerus eremicus

Eretmocerus eremicus is particularly noted for its adaptability in varying environmental conditions and its efficiency in reducing whitefly infestations [...] intervals or until control is achieved. Depending on the specific situation, it may be better to switch to the use of En-strip or Enermix/Ercal. Consult a [...] light brown after two to three days, and hatches when the whitefly reaches its fourth instar. The larva then penetrates the host, moulting to the second

Maize

years ago, maize was domesticated by the indigenous communities in Mexico and it still plays a main role in the preparation of Mexican food dishes. The leafy [...] practices. Nowadays, maize is extensively cultivated all over the world. When it comes to numbers and volumes; there is more maize produced every year (in

Greenhouse whitefly

deposited on fruit makes it sticky. Dirt adheres to the fruit, and the growth of sooty moulds ( Cladosporium spp .) is encouraged, making it unsuitable for sale [...] species from different families serve as suitable hosts for this whitefly. It occurs on many crops, including aubergine, beans, cucumber, sweet pepper,

Cress

Cress, at time also named garden cress to distinguish it from similar plants, is an edible herb and its cultivation around the world is growing fast. Garden

Mottled arum aphid

distribution and a wide host range. In temperate climates it is primarily a pest in greenhouses where it attacks many ornamentals , including chrysanthemums

Boisduval scale

damage symptoms. Here, the Boisduval scale is described in more detail, as it is the most important one. The Boisduval scale, Diaspis boisduvalii , occurs [...] occurs throughout the tropics, and in greenhouses in more temperate climates. It is very polyphagous and can be a pest of orchids, palms, pineapples, bananas

Don Sanchez Fresh innovates with biological control in avocados

Mexico, this family business started using biological control in its raspberry production when it successfully controlled the white mite, a pest that had been [...] increasingly strict. Oscar Alvarez, orchard manager of Don Sanchez Fresh, it is important to be patient and develop knowledge about the behavior of beneficial [...] consultants to know which substances affect the performance of beneficial insects. It also takes a lot of dedication to obtain the favorable results that biological

Nematodes significantly reduce Tuta larvae

company has based its farming methods on criteria that respect the environment and people, and the quality of its product. The company built its first greenhouses [...] offer safe and sustainable products to our customers,’ Zoboli continues. ‘It is better to use them when the larvae are small in order to maximize their

Potato

word ‘potato’ ( S olanum tuberosum ) is used to refer to the plant itself or its edible tuber. The plant is an herbaceous perennial and came to Europe from [...] world, after maize, wheat and rice. Potato plants grow up to some 60 cm tall. Its leaves die after flowering, fruiting and the development of the potatoes.