• Whitefly

  Learn more about What are whiteflies? Whiteflies are a group of small, winged insects that belong to the family Aleyrodidae. They are called "whiteflies" [...] because they are typically white or yellowish in color, and they are often found on the undersides of leaves. Whiteflies are not true flies but belong [...] species are the greenhouse whitefly , Trialeurodes vaporariorum , and the tobacco whitefly , Bemisia tabaci . Both are widespread, polyphagous and are broadly

• Sciarid flies

  . Lycoriella species are mainly found in commercial mushroom cultivation where they can cause enormous damage. Sciarid flies are usually found in damp [...] little, plant death is generally local. Young plants that are kept humid and well-watered are particularly at risk. Life cycle and appearance of Sciarid [...] hardly feed at all during their short life. The males are usually smaller than the females. They are not fast fliers, and prefer damp areas in dark places

• Plant Health

  chemical residue standards. Nurturing plant-soil interaction Understanding how plants interact with their environment is crucial. Photosynthesis, the source-sink [...] agriculture Recognizing the negative impacts of food production, growers are transitioning to a more holistic approach. Considering factors such as crop

• Gilfresh Pumpkin Pollination Providing Excellent Yields

  May 5, 2023

  At Gilfresh Gilfresh Produce, based in County Armagh in Northern Ireland, are a family run company, first established in 1965, that have grown into one [...] package wholehead vegetables as well as a range of prepared vegetables. Gilresh are continuing to expand their portfolio as they continue to provide quality [...] first year we planted 2Ha, and now we're up to 80Ha", Richard explains, " We are using approximately one hive per hectare and this year we plan to bring in

• Blueberry aphid

  produce females. The aphids are mainly found on young shoots. Peak aphid densities are reached in June and July. Sexual adults are produced in September and [...] presence in the crop. Wingless females of the blueberry aphid are pale yellow-green. The siphunculi are long and straight. Blueberry aphids overwinter as eggs

• Rose aphid

  rose aphid are 1.7-3.6 mm long and green or deep pink to red-brown. The antennae and sometimes the head is dark in colour. The siphunculi are black and [...] rose aphids retard the growth of buds and new shoots. Foliage and flowers are often disfigured and contaminated with sticky honeydew on which black sooty [...] colonies of aphids can build up on roses in spring and summer; sometimes shoots are completely covered by aphids. In summer, winged aphids spread the infestation

• Hemp russet mite

  nymphal stages are sometimes also called larva (1st stage) and nymph (2nd stage). The eggs are approximately 0.05 mm in diameter and adults are around 0.2 [...] russet mite All life stages of the hemp russet mite are extremely small and difficult to observe. They are elongated (torpedo-shaped), soft and segmented. [...] stems and petioles of the hemp plant and can cause stunting. When populations are large, the mites can also be found on the underside of leaves. This results

• Buckthorn-potato aphid

  wingless and winged forms are produced parthenogenetically. They are usually found in the lower parts of the plants and are not very mobile. In autumn [...] females of the buckthorn- potato aphid are 1.1-2.4 mm long and bright pale green to yellowish green. The antenna are relatively short and barely exceed half [...] autumn, winged males and females are produced, which return to the primary host buckthorn where they lay eggs for overwintering.

• Beetles

  control Learn more about What are beetles? Beetles belong to the order Coleoptera, a well-known group of insects that are easily recognizable on account [...] variety of form, size and habit. A number of species are a serious pest in crops or stored products. There are many useful beetles as well. For instance, ladybirds [...] possess a pair of membranous wings beneath the wing covers. Many species are very capable fliers but others cannot fly at all. Beetle damage Both larvae

• Anagyrus vladimiri

  Koppert as Citripar . Anagyrus vladimiri products Citripar Expand all items How to use Anagyrus vladimiri The parasitic wasp Anagyrus vladimir is available [...] females produce male offspring only. The preferred hosts for the parasitic wasp are third instar mealybug nymphs, but females will also readily attack second