• Buckthorn-potato aphid

  viruses. Life cycle and appearance of Buckthorn-potato aphid Aphids have a complex life cycle, with both winged and wingless forms of adults and a great variety [...] overwinter as eggs on buckthorn. After emerging in spring, the aphids mainly feed on the underside of leaves of their summer hosts and start to reproduce [...] other crops, for instance sweet pepper, tomato, aubergine, strawberries and gerbera and worldwide distribution. Damage symptoms Direct damage, caused by sucking

• Ervibank

  ervi and Aphelinus abdominalis to build up the population when aphids in the crop are scarce. Natural enemies Use Ervibank for Aphidius ervi and Aphelinus [...] of wetted rock wool Take the tussock of cereal plants from the box and place it on the rock wool in the basket Place the basket in direct light, preferably [...] alternative way of irrigation temporarily. Notes Wheat aphids can only live and reproduce on monocotyledons. As most cultivated crops in greenhouses are dicotyledons

• Potato aphid

  making the crop and its fruit sticky. Black fungal moulds ( Cladosporium spp.) grow on this honeydew, contaminating fruit and ornamental crops and rendering [...] colonized, including tomato, aubergine and roses. Damage symptoms Nymphs and adults extract nutrients from the plant and disturb the balance of growth hormones [...] production. Life cycle and appearance of Potato aphid Aphids have a complex life cycle, with both winged and wingless forms of adults and a great variety in

• Circular scale

  ns it may spread to fruits, stems and trunks, and may cause yellowing of leaves, premature leaf and fruit drop, and stem dieback. First signs of an infestation [...] with paler margins, on both surfaces of shaded leaves of the host plant. Life cycle and appearance of Circular scale Female nymphs and adults have flat to [...] beneath is yellow and up to 1.7 mm long. The adult male is 0.7 mm long and has a single pair of wings. First-instar nymphs are 0.3 mm long and have legs, but

• Limonica

  species of thrips (first and second larval stages); eggs and larvae of greenhouse whitefly ( Trialeurodes vaporariorum ) and tobacco whitefly ( Bemisia [...] or Natutec Airobug Dosage The dosage of Limonica depends on climate, crop and pest density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start [...] Presentation 1,000 ml bottle. Carrier Millet husks, bran and sawdust. Application Turn and shake bottle gently before use Push the centre of the cap to

• Swirski-Mite

  Natutec Airobug Dosage The dosage of Swirski-Mite depends on climate, crop and pest density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start [...] Pests Young larvae of various thrips species and eggs and larvae of whitefly . Crops Do not use in tomato. Mode of action Predatory mites use their piercing [...] Bran. Application Turn and shake the bottle gently before use Push the centre of the cap to open the dosage hole Sprinkle material on leaves or pour into

• Protected vegetables

  whitefly , mealybugs and scales keeping their populations in check. Predatory mites prey on spider mites and other mites , thrips , whitefly and eggs of moths [...] fungi, and other natural components, to suppress or prevent fungal plant diseases. Scouting and monitoring for pests and diseases Scouting and monitoring [...] pesticides allows natural enemies and pollinators, such as predatory mites and bees, to thrive. Pesticide resistance: Overreliance on chemical pesticides can lead

• Cannabis

  predictability, and aligns with consumer preferences for safe, eco-friendly products. Pest monitoring and scouting in cannabis crops Scouting and monitoring [...] proactive approaches involve regular and systematic inspection of crops to identify the presence and severity of pests and diseases. Growers use various techniques [...] begins before planting and continues throughout the growing season, with a focus on early detection. Early identification of pests and diseases allows for

• Codling moth

  with ash-grey and a large, metallic, bronzy black ocellus on the hind part. The hindwings are brown. The eggs are about 1.3 x 1.0 mm, and whitish opalescent [...] mm long, initially whitish and later pale pinkish white, with a brown head and a pale anal plate. The pupa is 8-10 mm long and yellowish brown to dark brown [...] pomonella ) is a notorious, worldwide pest of apple and also occasionally of pear, quince, peach and other fruits. It is very common in Europe. Damage symptoms

• Lyprauta

  yellow and embedded in a dense web. Adult flies are long and slender and have a dark brown head with short antennae. The thorax is brownish-yellow and the [...] symptoms The symptoms are superficial damage on roots. Especially the root tips are affected. They become black and start to rot internally. Just above the [...] number of flower stems and a longer vegetative stage. The root damage can also form entry points for pathogens. Life cycle and appearance of Lyprauta The