Obscure mealybug

the crop in various ways: Nymphs and females extract the sap from the plant, stunting growth and causing deformation and / or yellowing of leaves, sometimes [...] Fruit and flowers are also fouled, rendering them unfit for sale, and the reduced level of photosynthesis in the leaves also reduces flower and fruit [...] are yellow-brown and not yet covered with wax. They are actively mobile and known as ‘crawlers’. Second instar nymphs are darker and less active. From

Codling moth

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 [...] the skin. The entry hole can be seen and is usually plugged by dry frass. The larva then burrows towards the core and eats a large proportion of the flesh

Geranium aphid

Life cycle and appearance of Acyrthosiphon malvae rogersii Aphids have a complex life cycle, with both winged and wingless forms of adults and a great variety [...] malvae rogersii is holocyclic (i.e. they mate in autumn and produce eggs to overwinter) and monoecious (i.e. they do not change their host plant for [...] malvae rogersii is a pest of strawberry that is widely distributed in northern and western Europe. Damage symptoms Wingless aphids may form large colonies on

Sciarid flies

plant material and on algae and fungi present in the soil. They, however, can also feed on root hairs, rootlets, and tender root, stem and leaf tissue. Later [...] habitats and are attracted to a broad range of pathogenic and non-pathogenic micro-organisms for oviposition. Indirect damage is caused by the larvae and adults [...] problematic in cuttings and other young growing plant material. Damage symptoms The larvae of sciarid flies feed mainly on organic remains and the fungi that grow

Tobacco aphid

aubergine, chrysanthemum, and various pot plants and cut flower crops. Damage symptoms Nymphs and adults extract nutrients from the plant and disturb the balance [...] making the crop and its fruit sticky. Black fungal moulds ( Cladosporium spp.) grow on this honeydew, contaminating fruit and ornamental crops and rendering [...] viruses. Life cycle and appearance of Tobacco aphid Aphids have a complex life cycle, with both winged and wingless forms of adults and a great variety in

Green peach aphid

least 100 different viruses and is thus rightfully feared by many growers. Nymphs and adults extract nutrients from the plant and disturb the balance of growth [...] making the crop and its fruit sticky. Black fungal moulds ( Cladosporium spp.) grow on this honeydew, contaminating fruit and ornamental crops and rendering [...] tips. Life cycle and appearance of green peach aphid Aphids have a complex life cycle, with both winged and wingless forms of adults and a great variety

Olive scale

pest of citrus and olives and occurs widely in tropical regions and in greenhouses throughout the world. It is a severe pest in coffee and citrus. Many [...] desiccation of tissues and dieback. Life cycle and appearance of Olive scale Young females are oval, 3-6 mm long and almost flat. Their shield is dark grey [...] attract attendant ants and sooty moulds grow on the sugary deposits. Removal of large quantities of sap debilitate the plant and can cause wilting, desiccation

Click beetles

the roots and bore into the base of plants. This can cause the plants to wilt and die. Damage is more severe in young plants. Life cycle and appearance [...] feigning death and then suddenly propel themselves into the air with a audible click. Hence their name. Their larvae are called wireworms and feed on the [...] are 6-10 mm long and yellowish brown to black. The eggs are laid in May or June in groups in the soil. They hatch about one month later and the larvae start

Natutec Airobreez

horizontally and at the right angle to cover crop well Download manual Storage conditions Store the Airobreez and accessories in a dry and dust-free area [...] for both full-field distribution and for specific hot spots. Mode of action The innovative combination of the fan and patented rigg ensures a very precise [...] material to be released and close the reservoir Place the shoulder belt over your shoulder Select the right blowing speed and start walking in a constant

Casea

(water temperature: 15-20°C/59-68°F) Stir well and leave the contents to soak for five minutes Stir again and pour the contents of the bucket into the half-filled [...] piston pumps Water tank temperature must not exceed 25°C/77°F and pH must be between 4 and 8 Distribute the spraying solution evenly over the soil/medium [...] billion/acre) and against soil pests at a rate of 500 million to 3 billion per ha (200 million to 1.2 billion per acre). Timing Timing and frequency depend