• Blueberry

  addressing the numerous pests and diseases that can impact the health and productivity of these plants. IPM focuses on using a combination of methods to [...] methods and reducing the use of pesticides, growers can limit their exposure to harmful chemicals and minimise the negative impact on the environment. Various [...] compete with the pathogenic fungi for space and nutrients and even kill them. At the same time, they strengthen the root system making the plant less vulnerable

• Box tree moth

  Damage symptoms The larvae of the box tree moth ( Cydalima perspectalis ) feed on the leaves of box trees, but can also attack the bark of the trees, causing [...] lines at the beginning of pupation and then turn light brown with a dark pattern towards the end of pupation. There are two variants of adults. The most common [...] General The box tree moth ( Cydalima perspectalis ) belongs to the family of Crambidae . It originates in the temperate and sub-tropical regions of East Asia

• Hop

  About The hop is a small genus of flowering plants in the family Cannabaceae. Hops are the female flowers (seed cones, strobiles) of the plant and are [...] cycle, with the continued popularity of microbrews across the globe, genetics for flavoring have dictated how long these plants stay in the ground. They emerge [...] emerge each year towards the end of Spring and are harvested near the end of Summer.

• Oak processionary moth

  months. From the 5th instar on, the larvae start building silken nests at the base of lower branches, on the trunks or at the base of the trunks, which [...] and also in parts of the Middle East. Damage symptoms The nests of caterpillars on infested trees are clearly visible. The larvae of the oak processionary [...] reducing the viability of oak trees. However, this is usually less of a problem as the trees normally recover from this. More important is the health risk

• Nematodes established solution for Nesidiocoris in France

  demonstrating the interest in the method that we have validated in the field. The results are very clear. It is very effective on the larvae. The nematodes [...] several blocks to regulate the bug and have tried several application methods: the small backpack sprayer directed at the head of the plant in a very localized [...] Audrey Vignaud is Koppert’s technical head of the consultant for the South East Region of France: ‘We recommended the beneficial nematode Capsanem in combination

• Pea leaf miner

  before the harvest is affected. The size of a leaf tunnel depends on the stage of development of the leaf, the species of host plant and the species of leaf [...] to the ground. This occurs in the early morning. The larva crawls into the ground to pupate. A small percentage of the larvae remain hanging on the leaf [...] arises when disease causing fungi or bacteria enter the plant tissue via the feeding spots. The mines of the pea leaf miner (Liriomyza huidobrensis) often run

• Strawberry

  minimise the use of synthetic pesticides. Using IPM strategies not only minimises the use of harmful chemical pesticides but also promotes the long-term [...] (IPM) plays a crucial role in ensuring the health and productivity of strawberry crops due to the presence of various pests and diseases. Common pests [...] management (IPM) practices. The use of bumblebees contributes to sustainable pest control and promotes the overall health of strawberry crops, as it encourages

• Macrocheles robustulus

  is used for the control of the following pests: Sciarid flies (fungus gnats) Thrips Lyprauta larvae The predatory mites feed on larvae of sciarid flies [...] and other soil-dwelling insects. The mites appear in and on the soil and at the base of plant stems. Feeding behaviour of Macrocheles robustulus Predatory [...] Turn and shake the cardboard cylinder gently before use Spread material evenly on soil or planting medium (not on the plastic) The dosage of Macro-Mite depends

• Broad mite

  to the damage caused by viruses. The typical pattern of damage consists of malformation and distortion of the above-ground growth of the plant. The mites [...] appearance of Broad mite The life cycle of tarsonemid mites has the following stages: egg, larva, and adult. The larvae have three pairs of legs, adults [...] lay their eggs mainly on the underside of the leaf or on the fruit surface. The elongated, oval eggs are firmly attached to the surface and are rather large

• Goat moth

  larvae bore into the bark and down to the sap wood. Development takes 3 or 4 years. The larvae feed on the wood most of the time hibernating in their galleries [...] from the bark of attacked trees. The larvae emit an unpleasant goat-like smell. Trees eventually die. Life cycle and appearance of Goat moth The wingspan [...] spines on the abdominal segment. The moths fly at night in June or July and lay eggs on tree trunks in batches of up to 50. After the eggs hatch, the larvae