Tomato russet mite

and affected leaves dry out quickly. The damage is first seen on the lower part of the plant and moves upwards as the mites ascend. Life cycle and appearance [...] appears to be divided into two parts: the head with the mouthparts, and the rest of the body. All mobile stages have only two pairs of legs, whereas other mite [...] belongs to the family Eriophyidae. It does not produce galls but lives freely (vagrant) on tomato plants. Aculops lycopersici was detected for the first time

Garden chafer

grasses and clover. The adults feed on the leaves of trees like oak, hazelnut and birch and on the flowers and developing fruits of, for instance, roses and [...] just above the soil surface are very characteristic for the garden chafer ( Phyllopertha horticola ). These flights are carried out by the males, who mate [...] legs, of which the middle and hind pairs are approximately the same length. Pupation takes place around March or April. The pupae are cream-coloured to light

Addit

Preparation Prepare the spray solution of the plant protection product according to the user instructions Shake the Addit container well Add the correct amount [...] onto the plant surface. When added to Mycotal , this will increase the chance that spores of the entomopathogenic fungus come in contact with the target [...] amount of Addit to the spray solution Mix thoroughly Application Apply the plant protection product according to the user instruction of that product. Dosage

Diamond back moth

and active. Except for the first instar, which mines in the leaf tissue, the larvae are voracious surface feeders. The pupae of the diamond back moth (Plutella [...] antennae. The hindwings are narrow, pointed toward the apex. The tips of the wings appear to turn upward slightly when viewed from the side. In males, the upper [...] females, the upper two-thirds of the forewings are light ochreous and the markings are like those of the males. The back is marked with a broad cream or light

Artificially lit crops pollination advice

but lack the UV spectrum necessary for bumblebee orientation. Moreover, the heat from the lamps can damage bumblebee wings while flying to the lights, and [...] or above the crops starting from week 40 (+4) until week 10 (-4). Position the colonies to receive direct and early daylight Provide shade for colonies [...] daylight (e.g., between 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.). If the energy screen remains closed for a full day, it's better to close the hives as well. Bumblebees

Veni Calcium

Shake the container well before use Fill the application tank with half the required amount of water Add the required amount of Veni Calcium to the water [...] needed. The calcium in the product can easily be taken up by the plant. Pack size 5 and 20 litre containers. Presentation Light brown liquid. Content 10% CaO [...] water Mix thoroughly Add the remaining amount of water Apply immediately after preparation The pH of the solution should be between 5 and 7 Application Apply

Ervibank

plants from the box and place it on the rock wool in the basket Place the basket in direct light, preferably in a spot where it can remain for 10-12 weeks [...] Remove the banker plants from the greenhouse for at least 24 hours when fogging/spraying an insecticide. If the insecticide is applied via the drip system [...] hosts for Aphidius ervi and Aphelinus abdominalis to build up the population when aphids in the crop are scarce. Natural enemies Use Ervibank for Aphidius

Steinernema feltiae

ultimately killing the host within a few days. The nematodes then feed and reproduce within the cadaver of the dead host, resulting in the emergence of a new [...] nematodes penetrate the pest's body through natural openings. Once inside the pest, the nematodes release symbiotic bacteria, typically of the genus Xenorhabdus [...] in direct sunlight The moisture content of the soil must be kept high for several days after application. When possible, irrigate the crop before and right

Orius laevigatus

and feeding on the soft bodies of their prey. The predatory bug Orius laevigatus is used for the control of the following pests: Thrips The natural enemy [...] encourage mating Make sure the material remains undisturbed at the introduction site for a few hours after application The dosage of Thripor-L depends [...] should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction as soon as the first thrips are detected in the crop. Introduction rates typically

Whitefly

on the leaf: the longer the hairs on the leaf, the longer the hairs on the insect. In other words, the larva adapts itself to the structure of the leaf [...] other at the pupal stage. The adult emerges from the hardened cuticle of the pupa through a characteristically shaped opening; the pupa splits on the upper [...] visible. In the fourth larval stage, the insect finally becomes flatter, then subsequently fatter, and the cuticle hardens. The growth of hairs on the insect