Predatory insects

actively seek out aphid colonies, helping to keep their populations in check. Next to aphids, lacewings also contribute to the control of mealybugs , thrips and [...] larvae, sometimes referred to as "aphid lions," are particularly effective in controlling aphids . They use their strong jaws to grasp and consume aphids [...] keen sense of smell to locate areas with aphid infestations. Once they find aphids, ladybirds use their specialised mouthparts to consume them. Ladybirds

Open field pollination

Bumblebees visit up to two times more flowers and transfer up to 2,7 times more pollen than honeybees to give growers a flying start to optimal pollination [...] leading to increased yields. Adaptability to weather conditions Bumblebees exhibit an impressive adaptability to diverse weather conditions due to their [...] per flower compared to honeybees. This abundance of pollen proves instrumental in promoting robust pollination and contributes to the development of more

Enhancing the efficiency of biocontrol applications with Natutec Airobreez

for biological crop protection . "The device is lightweight, easy to handle, and quick to refill, making biocontrol applications both fast and effective," [...] biocontrol products." Thanks to its innovative double duct system, the Airobreez disperses natural enemies both from zero to one meter and within a four-meter [...] “The Airobreez has transformed our approach to biological crop protection ," says Tim from Labeau in the Netherlands. "Our greenhouse layout and equipment

Casea

few hours to days after infection. Visual effect Infected pest insects in the root zone turn yellow to brown but may be difficult to find, due to rapid d [...] rate cone nozzle types Continuous mixing should take place to prevent nematodes sinking to the bottom of the spray tank Avoid sprayers equipped with c [...] billion/acre) and against soil pests at a rate of 500 million to 3 billion per ha (200 million to 1.2 billion per acre). Timing Timing and frequency depend

Common asparagus beetle

dark grey to whitish, have small black heads and three pairs of stout, light brown legs. When fully grown, the larvae drop to the ground to pupate. The [...] of white or yellow spots. Eggs are oval and black to greenish brown and laid singly or in rows of 3 to 10 eggs, standing perpendicularly on the branches

Click beetles

yellowish brown to black. The eggs are laid in May or June in groups in the soil. They hatch about one month later and the larvae start to feed on roots [...] skinned. They are up to 25 mm long and usually shiny yellowish brown or light brown with a darker head. Larval development takes 4 to 5 years. When fully [...] feed on the roots and bore into the base of plants. This can cause the plants to wilt and die. Damage is more severe in young plants. Life cycle and appearance

Spotted Wing Drosophila

respiration tubes extend from the fruit but are difficult to see. Larval feeding in the fruit leads to fruit tissue collapse. Even if the fruits have not collapsed [...] exposes fruits to secondary pathogens (e.g. bacteria, fungi and yeasts). Finally, deterioration of fruit can increase its susceptibility to attack by other [...] s) and stone fruits (e.g. cherries, plums) being particularly susceptible to infestation. Life cycle and appearance of Spotted wing drosophila Adult s

Impatiens thrips

greenhouse cultivation, having spread to many countries within the last 30 years. The thrips have mostly been able to spread as a consequence of the trade [...] Thrips cause damage to plants by piercing the cells of the surface tissues and sucking out their contents, causing the surrounding tissue to die. The resulting [...] Impatiens thrips (Echinothrips americanus) has a wide range of hosts. In addition to many ornamental plants it also attacks sweet pepper, cucumber and eggplants

Apple rosy aphid

spreads to young shoots. In spring and summer, reproduction takes place by parthenogenesis, with unfertilized viviparous females continuing to produce [...] occurs in Africa, North and South America, and Asia and can cause severe damage to both shoots and fruits. Damage symptoms Infested apple leaves are severely [...] yellowish or brown. Attacked shoots are stunted and twisted. Heavy attack can lead to premature leaf fall and death of shoots. Fruits from infested trusses are

Tomato russet mite

lycopersici , also referred to as Vasates lycopersici, Vasates destructor and Phyllocoptes destructor in older publications) belongs to the family Eriophyidae [...] are extremely small and difficult to observe. They are elongated (torpedo-shaped), soft and segmented. The body appears to be divided into two parts: the [...] develop to the 2nd stage within a day. All life stages look very similar. The adults develop after about two or three days. They are cream to orange-yellow