Pumpkin, squash and gourd

are indigenous to the Andes region and Mesoamerica. Currently, five species are cultivated for their edible fruit and seeds. This fruit is alternately known [...] depends on species, variety and local jargon. The fruits of the Cucurbita species are usually large and fleshy, but their size can vary substantially. [...] Wild fruit species can be as small as 4 centimetres (1.6 inch) and some commercial specimens can weigh more than 300 kilograms (660 lbs).

Spider mites and other mites

cells and causing leaf discoloration, reduced photosynthesis and lower yields. Their fast reproduction makes early detection and continuous control essential [...] Biological control of spider mites and other mites Spider mites and other mite species can rapidly infest greenhouse and field crops, feeding on plant [...] growers can maintain stable pest control, protect crop quality and ensure sustainable production. Solutions for mite control Learn more about What are mites

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Tomato leafminer

General The tomato leaf miner (Tuta absoluta), a major pest of field- and greenhouse-grown tomatoes, belongs to the family of Gelechiidae . It is oligophagous [...] fungal diseases to enter, leading to rotting fruit before or after harvest. Life cycle and appearance of Tomato leafminer The female moth of the tomato leaf [...] greenish coloration at first, and then turn chestnut and dark brown shortly before adult emergence. Adult moths of the tomato leaf miner ( Tuta absoluta )

Tomato moth

such a tomato, sweet pepper, lettuce, brassicas, cucumber, cut flowers (particularly chrysanthemums), apple as well as perennial and woody shrubs and trees [...] China, Korea and Japan. Damage symptoms Larger caterpillars eat large areas of leaves and can also attack stems, rendering them fragile and liable to break [...] completely, and the frass deposited on fruit can reduce their marketability. In fruiting vegetables, large holes can be formed in both green and ripening

Tomato looper

crucifer, soybean, potato, strawberry, banana, sweet pepper and tomato but also chrysanthemum and geranium. An annual migrant from southern Europe, the golden [...] several northerly countries and is now one of the most frequently found pest species in greenhouses. Damage symptoms The tomato looper (Chrysodeixis chalcites) [...] veins. On tomatoes, the tomato looper ( Chrysodeixis chalcites ) can completely defoliate young plants. Infestations on ornamental plants reduce their marketability

Root and crown rot of strawberry

necrotic areas in crown and root of strawberry. Plant development is slow, growth is retarded and rooting is poor. Transplants look weak and may die. It is hard [...] distinguish between Pestalotiopsis clavispora and Phytophthora cactorum. Life cycle and appearance of Root and crown rot of strawberry Not much is known about [...] example handling or pests. Optimum temperature for Pestalotiopsis clavispora is 19-23 °C and high humidity or free water stimulates disease development. How

Pea and Bean Weevil Trap

Use the Pea and Bean Weevil Trap for monitoring pea and bean weevil in combination with species-specific pheromone. Pests Pea and bean weevil ( Sitona [...] pheromone which lures the male and female weevils into the trap. Once in the trap they cannot escape and are easy to detect, count and identify. Presentation One [...] traps per field location. Timing Pea and bean weevil is an early pest that affects spring-sown crops of peas and beans. Traps should be placed from February

Plant Disease Management

What is biological disease control? Biological control of plant diseases is a method used to manage and reduce the impact of plant diseases by utilizing beneficial [...] productivity, and contribute to environmental sustainability. Disease control products Benefits of biological disease control Sustainability and environmental [...] biological disease control methods do not harm beneficial insects, ensuring a thriving ecosystem that promotes natural pest and disease control.

Koppert and CABI collaborate on making more biological controls available

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