Macrolophus pygmaeus

antennal segment is black, and a black stripe runs behind the eyes. The first part of the forewings is a transparent, soft green with a small black spot [...] When the bug is present in a crop in large numbers, it can contribute substantially to the control of these pests. Although plant sap is necessary for [...] the onset of such problems include a shortage of prey, a high population of bugs (more than 100-150 per plant), and a weak crop. More delicate types of

Root and crown rot of strawberry

strawberry. Plant development is slow, growth is retarded and rooting is poor. Transplants look weak and may die. It is hard to visually distinguish between [...] reported mainly from Brazil. The genus is quite complex, so the taxonomy may change. Pestalotiopsis clavispora is also called Neopestalotiopsis clavispora [...] cactorum. Life cycle and appearance of Root and crown rot of strawberry Not much is known about the life cycle. The fungus produces ascospores and conidia, but

Broccoli

Broccoli looks a lot like cauliflower, which belongs to a different cultivar group of the same species. The plant has a large, flowering head that is usually [...] looks a bit like a tree and branches out from a single thick, edible stalk. Broccoli (both the head and the stalk) can be cooked and eaten as a vegetable [...] About Broccoli is a tasty, green plant. When it comes to botanical classification, the broccoli plant is categorized as part of the Italica cultivar group

Carnation tortrix

General The carnation tortrix ( Cacoecimorpha pronubana ) is a Mediterranean species belonging to the family of Tortricidae . It occurs in the Middle East [...] Madeira. It is polyphagous, observed on 160 cultivated and wild plant species – trees as well as herbaceous forms - of 42 plant families, and it is the major [...] holes. Finally, at the third larval instar, the whole leaf is attacked and surrounded by a dense silken mass. The larvae hide inside the rolled leaves

Pine processionary moth

processionary moth (Thaumetopoea pityocampa), is a major pest of pine trees around the Mediterranean Sea. It is most conspicuously damaging on pine plantations [...] processionary moth The female moth has a wingspan of 36-49 mm; the wingspan of the male is 31-39 mm. Both sexes have a hairy thorax. The forewings are dull [...] the full-grown caterpillar is about 40 mm in length. The head capsule is black. The body of the first-instar caterpillar is dull apple-green. After the

Cerall

strain MA342 After the application of Cerall, a biofilm is created around the seed. Cerall has a direct inhibitory effect on various fungal diseases present [...] hot water and a suitable detergent before and after applying Cerall. Application Wear appropriate protective clothing. Cerall is offered as a ready-to-use [...] Apply preventively at a rate of 1 litre/100 kg of seed Always check the product label for more information Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognised distributor

Cut flowers

Argentina to Mexico and the Caribbean. Is grown from a bulb as a cut flower or sold as a pot plant. Freesia : The freesia is a herbaceous perennial flowering plant [...] decades, the Hydrangea has been grown as a cut flower in all sorts of colors and sizes. Hippeastrum is the Latin name for a bulbous plant that originates from [...] freesias are graceful funnel-shaped hybrids, descended from a number of freesias. Lily : Lilium is a genus of herbaceous flowering plants. Most lilies originate

Encarsia formosa

wasp is approximately 0.6 mm long, with a head that is dark brown to black in colour, a dark brown to black thorax, and a yellow abdomen. The male is entirely [...] until control is achieved. At increasing temperatures it may be better to switch to the use of Enermix or Ercal . Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized [...] Whitefly control with the parasitic wasp Encarsia formosa Encarsia formosa is a parasitic wasp belonging to the family Aphelinidae , widely recognized for

Akanthomyces muscarius

Lecanicillium muscarium is a species of beneficial fungi commonly used in biological pest control . This fungus is known for its effectiveness in controlling [...] functions. Lecanicillium muscarium is frequently applied as a microbial pesticide in agriculture and horticulture, providing a natural and environmentally friendly [...] muscarium product Mycotal is a bio-insecticide that contains the highly effective blastospores of Lecanicillium muscarium Ve6. This product is the natural solution

Obscure mealybug

world with a temperate climate. It has a very similar appearance to the citrus mealybug (Planococcus citri) , but its body is covered with a thicker layer [...] defoliation. The overall effect is a reduction of photosynthesis and therefore the yield. Flowers and fruit often drop off. Plant sap is rich in sugars, but low [...] cycle of males anf females is completely different. After the second instar, the males form a dark false pupa followed by a pupa in rapid succession. The