Tomato russet mite

of the plant family Solanaceae may be affected to a lesser extent. Damage symptoms Damage is caused by the mites sucking out the contents of plant cells [...] Eriophyidae. It does not produce galls but lives freely (vagrant) on tomato plants. Aculops lycopersici was detected for the first time in Australia and is [...] leaves dry out quickly. The damage is first seen on the lower part of the plant and moves upwards as the mites ascend. Life cycle and appearance of tomato

Cabbage

various cultivars of Brassica oleracea ) is a biennial plant with green, white or purple leaves. This plant is usually grown as an annual vegetable crop for

Pea leaf miner

originates from South and Middle America and has subsequently spread via plant material. It is now wide-spread across the world. This species can be pa [...] lettuce grown on open ground. Damage symptoms Leaf miners cause damage to plants both directly and indirectly. The most direct damage is caused by the larvae [...] such as tomato and melon. Loss of leaves also reduces yield. In full-grown plants of fruiting vegetable crops, however, a considerable quantity of foliage

Entonem keeps young orchids free from fungus gnats

To make it possible for them to start with a clean plant, we maximize our use of biological plant protection, with a strong emphasis on prevention. The [...] big name in the international orchid market. The company produces young plants of the Phalaenopsis, Cymbidium, Cambria, and Miltonia varieties. ‘These [...] The more pests we can keep out of the young plants, the better.’ Perfect results with controlling fungus gnats and thrips pupae Their maximum biological

Rapeseed

belongs to the family of Brassicaceae and is a flowering plant with bright yellow flowers. The plant is also known as rape, oilseed rape, rappi, rapa, rapaseed

Strawberry

strawberries are aphids , fruit flies , leafhoppers , caterpillars, plant bugs , plant parasitic nematodes, beetles, spider mites and other pest mites , [...] thrips and whiteflies . These pests can cause significant damage to the plants, leading to reduced yields and compromised fruit quality. In addition to [...] Pythium , powdery mildew and downy mildew. These diseases can weaken the plants, stunt their growth, and cause severe damage to both foliage and fruits

Chafers

feeding on the roots can lead to yellowing and wilting of plants. Damage can be severe on young plants and especially in grassland and turf. There, secondary [...] The larvae of both species live in the soil and feed on the roots of many plants. They are a serious pest that can cause substantial damage. The adults are

Black tea thrips

to remain in the shaded areas on the plant. The eggs are white and banana-shaped and are inserted singly in plant tissue by the females. The early larval [...] temperate areas, is highly polyphagous, and has been recorded from more than 100 plant species. Seriously damaged crops include tea, citrus, avocado, as well as [...] symptoms The black tea thrips feeds primarily on the foliage of ornamental plants. It attacks the lower surface first and, as feeding progresses and the

Onion thrips

tabaci) is distributed throughout the world. It is found outdoors on many plants and particularly damaging on onions, leek, and in greenhouses on cucurbits [...] flower petals and in the soft parts of stalks. They are inserted into the plant tissue with a saw-like ovipositor. Larvae are light to yellowish green in [...] feed and only move if disturbed. Damage symptoms Thrips cause damage to plants by piercing the cells of the surface tissues and sucking out their contents

Blueberry

antagonistic fungi which protect the plants against these diseases can be applied to the growing medium when the plants are being grown under permanent protection [...] pests and diseases that can impact the health and productivity of these plants. IPM focuses on using a combination of methods to manage pest populations [...] kill them. At the same time, they strengthen the root system making the plant less vulnerable to infection. Bumblebees are highly efficient pollinators