Aphids

moults, betraying their presence in the crop. There are two types of aphid species: those that change to other host plants in the winter, and those species [...] also mate in the autumn and lay eggs which overwinter. Where mating occurs and eggs are laid, the life cycle is termed holocyclic (complete). In greenhouses [...] or death of plant: In severe cases, aphid infestations can cause plants to wilt and die. This can occur when the insects are present in very large numbers

Boisduval scale

species of Diaspi s are very similar in their appearance and damage symptoms. Here, the Boisduval scale is described in more detail, as it is the most important [...] Boisduval scale, Diaspis boisduvalii , occurs throughout the tropics, and in greenhouses in more temperate climates. It is very polyphagous and can be a pest of [...] saliva injected while feeding causes necrosis of tissue at the feeding site. In orchids, this scale tends to prefer the leaf midrib and the portion of the

Brown soft scale

soft scale Coccus hesperidum is very common in tropical and sub-tropical regions and is also a common pest in greenhouses throughout the world. C. hesperidum [...] is often attended by ants. The ants will clean and protect the coccids and in turn benefit from a rich food source. The honeydew also quickly becomes infected [...] usually an elongated oval shape, 3-4 mm long, yellow-green or light grey in colour, with dark brown speckles or spots. The colour of the scale darkens

Black tea thrips

Heliothrips haemorrhoidalis , is widely distributed in the tropics and subtropics; it also occurs in greenhouses of temperate areas, is highly polyphagous [...] fliers and tend to remain in the shaded areas on the plant. The eggs are white and banana-shaped and are inserted singly in plant tissue by the females [...] red eyes. Larvae become yellowish after feeding. Mature larvae average 1 mm in length. Greenhouse thrips undergo two larval instars then moult to the prepupal

Tomato moth

deposited on fruit can reduce their marketability. In fruiting vegetables, large holes can be formed in both green and ripening fruit. The second generation [...] deposit their spherical eggs on the underside of leaves in groups of 50 to 300, often arranged in layers. The eggs are greenish at first, but gradually change [...] turns a glossy black. The moths are nocturnal, hiding during the day in fissures in the ground, and are often only seen when they are startled, such as

HyFood takes habanero to another level with biological control

total world consumption. In the last 10 years, exports of this fruit have had an average annual increase of 1.8% in volume and 11.4% in economic value, with [...] of habanero peppers in hydroponic system. Since its founding in 2017, they have been clear about their goal: to produce high-value fruits, where they help [...] to identify pests such as whitefly , red spider mite and thrips in time and release in a timely manner the beneficial that each one requires and thus be

Natutec biocontrol application devices

unique needs of our customers in different growing environments. Natutec enables growers to: Use biological control products in hard-to-reach or large arable [...] As pioneers in biological control, Koppert introduced the world's first natural pest control solution and continues to set new standards in sustainable [...] methods through uniform distribution. Increase efficiency and save up to 80% in labour costs with streamlined application methods. The right system for you

Pepper

greenhouse technology has allowed for an increase in per crop harvest from 2-3 months in the field to 8-9 months in a greenhouse environment. [...] transplanting seedlings in a greenhouse environment. Plant height can vary depending on species and variety. Tall varieties grown in commercial greenhouses [...] includes all varieties of peppers, including the mild bell pepper and hot peppers in jalapeno and habanero. The pepper plant is native to tropical America. Pepper

Tomato leafminer

place in the soil or on the surface of a leaf, in a curled leaf or in a mine. If they leave the mines they build silk cocoons on the leaflets or in the soil [...] done by the tomato leaf miner ( Tuta absoluta) are the blotch-shaped mines in the leaves. Caterpillars prefer leaves and stems, but they may also occur [...] attacked as soon as they are formed but the larvae only feed on green fruits. In case of serious infection, leaves die off completely. Mining by the caterpillar

False spider mites

are a clear red colour and elliptical in shape. They are laid in a fold in the leaf or along the mid-vein, often in dense clusters of several hundreds. [...] plant. In some crops, plants can become misshapen, presumably because the mites secrete a substance while feeding, that is poisonous to the plant. In places [...] spider mites Most false spider mites ( Tenuipalpidae ) are brick-red to yellow in colour. They have the same body shape as spider mites but are usually smaller