Blueberry

tly to the successful production of high-quality blueberries. Bumblebees also contribute to the sustainability of blueberry cultivation. By incorporating

Beneficial microorganisms

What are beneficial microorganisms? Beneficial microorganisms, also known as beneficial microbes, are microorganisms that provide positive effects to their

Black tea thrips

haemorrhoidalis , is widely distributed in the tropics and subtropics; it also occurs in greenhouses of temperate areas, is highly polyphagous, and has

Onion thrips

Onion thrips (Thrips tabaci) usually pupate in the ground, although pupae can also be found on leaves, in flowers or in other sheltered places. The prepupal

Impatiens thrips

americanus) has a wide range of hosts. In addition to many ornamental plants it also attacks sweet pepper, cucumber and eggplants. It lives exclusively on the

Lyprauta

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

Apple rosy aphid

Dysaphis plantaginea , is a serious apple pest. It is widespread in Europe and also occurs in Africa, North and South America, and Asia and can cause severe

Oleander aphid

General The oleander aphid, Aphis nerii , sometimes also called the milkweed aphid, is a common pest of several important ornamental plants in the families

Codling moth

codling moth ( Cydia pomonella ) is a notorious, worldwide pest of apple and also occasionally of pear, quince, peach and other fruits. It is very common in

Knowing & recognizing

practical solutions for growers. This updated edition of Knowing and recognizing also includes new biopesticides and biostimulants that increase the plant’s resilience