Cactus mealybug

succulents. It was first described in England but its origin is not clear. It is now found on many greenhouse-grown succulents around the world as it was probably

Crane flies

General The larvae of crane flies , called leatherjackets, live in the soil and feed on roots and shoots (which they pull into the ground of mainly grasses and cereal crops. The adults do not cause an

Horse-chestnut leaf miner

Albania and Macedonia. It was first observed attacking ornamental horse-chestnut trees in Macedonia in the 1970s, from where it spread to most of Europe

Onion fly

frequent pest that harms allium plants, including leek, garlic, and onion crops. It is a small fly, measuring between 5 and 7 mm long, with a grayish-yellowish [...] fly, bean seed fly and fusarium wilt &nbsp Recognize onion fly infestations It can be difficult to identify an onion fly infestation because the signs may [...] people and non-target organisms gives various advantages over chemical control. It's crucial to remember that nematode treatments are more effective when used

Oleander scale

Aspidiotus nerii Oleander scale General Aspidiotus nerii , the oleander scale or white scale belongs to the Coccoidea and has an almost worldwide distribution. Host plants include olive, apple, mango,

Cottony soft rot

the stem base. The plant above it wilts and rots. White, fluffy fungal mycelium grows on the lesions, giving this disease its name cottony soft rot. In the [...] sclerotiorum, also known as cottony soft root, is a plant pathogenic fungus. It has a very wide range of host plants. Life cycle and appearance of Cottony

Aphidoletes aphidimyza

control Aphidoletes aphidimyza is a species of predatory gall midge known for its effectiveness in biological pest control , specifically targeting aphids [...] greenhouse Place the bottle directly on the soil or rockwool slabs or hang it in-between the plants Do not scatter the contents Once emerged, the adult [...] significantly at higher temperatures. As gall-midges are active at night, it is crucial to keep the night temperature above 12°C/61°F, to ensure optimal

Even distribution of predatory insects with Natutec Drive

predatory insects , it’s in a class of its own. It also fits perfectly into our hi-tech, sustainable approach to cultivation. At Dyson farming, it’s all about [...] Drive tool to disperse its biological pest control products. ‘It was a brilliant move,’ says Glasshouse Manager Angel Angelov. ‘When it comes to the even [...] variety of crops. The family-owned agricultural company prides itself on its innovative and sustainable approach to agriculture and uses cutting-edge

Circular scale

citrus industry. In more northern countries of its range, it occurs in greenhouses. In addition to citrus, it occurs on many other plants. Life cycle and [...] In citrus, it tends to prefer the lower and central parts of mature trees. Circular scale prefers the leaves, but in high infestations it may spread to [...] Chrysomphalus aonidum is a tropical species, native to the Oriental region but it has been dispersed widely in tropical and subtropical parts of the world,

Diglyphus isaea

within the order Hymenoptera . It is widely recognized for its role as a biological control agent for leaf miner control. Its ability to effectively target [...] remains beside its host, punctures it and sucks it empty from the outside, as a result of which the leaf miner larva dies. A few days after being parasitized [...] leafminers during its development. The wasp’s feeding rate and efficacy can vary with the density of leafminer infestations, allowing it to adapt to changing