• Blueberry aphid

  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 [...] mothers) emerging from the eggs produce wingless and winged parthenogenic females which then continue to produce females. The aphids are mainly found on [...] on young shoots. Peak aphid densities are reached in June and July. Sexual adults are produced in September and October and the sexual females lay eggs on

• Geranium aphid

  strawberries they reach their peak in June. Winged aphids are formed from May onwards and are responsible for spreading the infestation to other strawberry [...] they do not change their host plant for overwintering). Wingless females are green or yellow green, often shiny with pale siphunculi and 1.5-2.7 mm long

• Shallot aphid

  females of the shallot aphid are 1.1-2.2 mm long and shiny brownish green to dirty yellow. Their legs and antennae are pale, apart from the ends of the antennae [...] stunted when growth starts in spring. Petioles are shortened and leaves curled and twisted. Blossom trusses are also affected, fruits remain small and yield [...] build up even in winter and early spring when temperatures are still low. Winged forms are produced and migrate to other crops until June.

• Cerall

  immediate and long-lasting control on a wide variety of seed-borne diseases. How does it work? Cerall contains a high concentration of P. chlororaphis strain [...] the seeds The bacteria present in Cerall will stay inactive when the seeds are stored dry. After sowing, when water availability increases, the bacteria [...] start to multiply. This ensures that the seeds and first developing roots are quickly colonised. Subsequently, the bacteria will start to compete with other

• Large raspberry aphid

  and start to reproduce parthenogenetically. They are very mobile and drop from the plant when they are disturbed. Winged aphids usually appear in June and [...] raspberry. Damage symptoms Large raspberry aphids rarely reach populations that are high enough to reduce yield by direct feeding damage. The major problem is [...] their presence in the crop. Wingless females of the large raspberry aphid are 2.6-4.1 mm long, pale to yellowish green with long antennae, legs and siphunculi

• Plant Disease Management

  the use of living organisms to suppress or control plant pathogens, which are microorganisms that cause diseases in plants. The primary goal of biological [...] plants. For successful biological disease control, it's vital to understand how host plants and pathogens interact closely. This knowledge forms the foundation [...] detection allows for swift intervention, potentially preventing the disease from spreading further. Crop rotation Crop rotation is a fundamental strategy

• Large blackberry aphid

  and start to reproduce parthenogenetically. They are very mobile and drop from the plant when they are disturbed. Winged aphids usually appear in June and [...] similar to the large raspberry aphid Amphorophora idaei . As both aphid species are host specific the host plant is the simplest method to distinguish these two [...] their presence in the crop. Wingless females of the large blackberry aphid are 2.6-4.1 mm long, pale to yellowish green with long antennae, legs and siphunculi

• 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

• Pepper weevil

  more than 40,000 species. They have very hard bodies and are small in size. They prefer crops from the Solanaceae family, especially the Capsicum genus (peppers); [...] When they are already present on the crop, the best approach is to monitor them during the cooler parts of the day, as this is when they are most active [...] loss of fruit, whether they fall to the ground or contain holes where eggs are laid or adults were hatched. Meanwhile, the larvae develop in flower buds

• Plant Health

  chemical residue standards. Nurturing plant-soil interaction Understanding how plants interact with their environment is crucial. Photosynthesis, the source-sink [...] Elevated lipid levels contribute to stress tolerance, protecting plants from UV radiation, pathogens, and insect predation. Induced resistance mechanisms [...] agriculture Recognizing the negative impacts of food production, growers are transitioning to a more holistic approach. Considering factors such as crop