• Broad mite

  General The broad mite (Polyphagotarsonemus latus) occurs in the tropics and in greenhouses in temperate regions. The broad mite (Polyphagotarsonemus latus) [...] of legs in both males and females is different to the others and not used for walking. After moulting to the third larval stage the larvae stay in their [...] aubergine, tomato and cucumber. Additionally, many ornamental crops such as azalea, begonia, gerbera and cyclamen are also affected. Outside in temperate climates

• Pea leaf miner

  premature leaf-fall and cosmetic damage. In tropical and subtropical areas this can lead to burning in fruit such as tomato and melon. Loss of leaves [...] (Liriomyza huidobrensis), occurs in a variety of vegetable and ornamental crops. It originates from South and Middle America and has subsequently spread via [...] vegetables and causes problems especially in lettuce grown on open ground. Damage symptoms Leaf miners cause damage to plants both directly and indirectly

• Greenhouse whitefly

  retarded. In full sunlight, leaves can wilt and fall. Such leaf damage can in turn influence the development of fruit and lead to a reduction in yield. The [...] Trialeurodes vaporariorum ) is one of the major pests of vegetable and ornamental crops in greenhouses throughout the world. The greenhouse whitefly ( Trialeurodes [...] pepper, tomato, roses, gerbera and poinsettia. Damage symptoms The larvae of whitefly need a lot of protein for growth, and thus consume a large quantity

• Cactus mealybug

  into a third instar, and then into the adult female without a complete metamorphosis. Third instar nymphs and adult females are oval and covered by wax. The [...] known as Spilococcus cactearum ) is a pest of cacti and other succulents. It was first described in England but its origin is not clear. It is now found [...] the trade in ornamental plants. Damage symptoms The cactus mealybug usually infests stems but can occasionally be found on crowns, roots. and flowers. Depending

• Cutworms

  seedlings. Third to seventh instars become negatively phototaxic and feed mostly at night and hide in the ground during the day. Damage from these instars is usually [...] The caterpillars may be encountered in the soil in a characteristic, circular position. Pupa are brown to dark brown and 17-25 mm long. Females are capable [...] black cutworm Agrotis ipsilon and the turnip moth Agrotis segetum . The larvae of these moths usually feed on roots and plant parts close to the ground

• Hemispherical scale

  Saissetia coffeae , occurs widely in tropical regions and in greenhouses throughout the world. It is a severe pest in coffee and citrus. Many ornamental crops [...] may attract attendant ants and sooty moulds grow on the sugary deposits. Badly fouled leaves may drop prematurely. Life cycle and appearance of Hemispherical [...] The high, rounded form and smooth surface distinguish the species from most other soft scales. The size depends on the host plant and can vary from 2 to 4

• 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 [...] trinidadensis and Lyprauta chacoensis (family Keroplatidae) have been associated with root damage in potted orchids, especially in greenhouses in the Netherlands [...] become black and start to rot internally. Just above the damaged area, the roots produce large numbers of new branches. This ultimately results in a reduced

• Integrated Pest Management

  adapts to changing conditions and new information. Integrated Pest Management in agriculture Integrated Pest Management in agriculture is crucial for s [...] prey or parasitise on pests in agriculture, helping to protect crops naturally. Monitoring and trapping Crop monitoring and scouting is the systematic [...] pests such as whitefly and thrips . For some pests, pheromones can can further improve monitoring. Crop rotation and soil health In agriculture, crop rotation

• Tomato looper

  It is a tropical and subtropical species originating in the Mediterranean and northern Africa. The larva is highly polyphagous and feeds on plants of [...] brown. The body is brown and hairy and, when at rest, the hairy dorsal plume is characteristically distinct. The antennae are long and thin. The eggs are white [...] folded edges, on random objects and on tomato fruit, often in a bunch of ripening tomatoes, however, it can also be found in the soil. The pupa has a pale

• Pepper weevil

  Meanwhile, the larvae develop in flower buds and young fruit, causing the stalk and calyx to turn yellow before wilting and dropping off. When you see fruit [...] longer than their head and prothorax. Two days after hatching and feeding, they begin to copulate and subsequently lay eggs in the flowers or immature [...] Lifecycle and appearance of the pepper weevil Newly hatched adults have a light brown colour, with an oval body measuring 2 to 3.5 mm in length, and over time