Common asparagus beetle

feed on the leaves of asparagus. As the larvae feed, they secrete a blackish fluid, consisting of faecal material, which may contaminate the plant. Life [...] appearance of Common asparagus beetle The life cycle of the asparagus beetle has the following stages: egg, 4 larval instars, a pupal instar and the adult beetle [...] perpendicularly on the branches and leaves of the asparagus plants. Larvae are dark grey to whitish, have small black heads and three pairs of stout, light brown

Onion 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 [...] patches on leaves and the black dots of their excreta indicate their presence in the crop. The vigour of the plant is reduced by loss of chlorophyll. When [...] eggs of the onion thrips (Thrips tabaci) are laid in leaves, flower petals and in the soft parts of stalks. They are inserted into the plant tissue with a

Grapes

it comes to the production of wine, but also table grapes. Still, cultivars of the Vitis vinifera are the basis of wine production around the world. All [...] About The common grape vine ( Vitis vinifera ) is a species of Vitis . The plant comes originally from the Mediterranean region, central Europe and so [...] Germany and Iran. The grape is the fruit of this plant and is actually a berry. Grapes are consumed fresh and they are processed to make wine or juice

Veni Biosulfur

increases the amount of sulphur taken up by the plant. Crops All crops. Mode of action Veni Biosulfur increases the amount of sulphur taken up by the plant [...] Shake the container well before use Fill the application tank with half the required amount of water Add the required amount of Veni Biosulfur to the water [...] rinse the nozzles thoroughly to prevent blockages Dosage The dosage of Veni Biosulfur depends on crop and climate and should always be adjusted to the particular

Chili pepper

About The particular species of chili pepper, Capsicum frutescens, is at times categorized under the species Capsicum annuum . The pepper cultivars of Capsicum [...] perennial (short-lived) plants. The plant’s flowers are white and have a greenish white or greenish yellow corolla. The plant’s berries are very small (10–20 [...] acrid, their shape is ellipsoid-conical to lanceolate. The fruit (the peppers) usually develop from a pale yellow to a bright red when ripe. Varieties can

Cerall, a powerful seed treatment solution against seed-borne diseases in cereal crops

continue to produce metabolites. This will further inhibit the growth of other pathogens. Furthermore, the bacteria will stimulate the plant to start resistance [...] affect the crop in a later stage. Cerall offers a powerful weapon to protect the seeds against these pathogens while strengthening the plant at the same [...] and triticale crops. For most of these diseases, seeds are the primary carrier of the infection and can cause serious plant losses through damping off just

Artificially lit crops pollination advice

bumblebee navigation. To counter this, synchronize the opening of bumblebee hives with the energy screen and daylight cycle, allowing the bees to fly only when [...] during winter to extend daytime for plants, can lead to issues for bumblebees. Grow lights emit the light spectrum relevant for plant growth and development [...] 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

Long-tailed mealybug

it is widespread throughout the world. The range of host plants of Pseudococcus longispinus is less extensive than that of the citrus mealy bug but it n [...] order to gain an adequate intake of protein, mealybugs must therefore ingest large quantities of sap, getting rid of the excess sugars in the form of honeydew [...] this honeydew. Additionally, the white, waxy secretion of the mealybugs, reduces the ornamental value of the affected plants. Fruit and flowers are also

Leek moth

ured, silk cocoon made of characteristic meshes spun on the surface of the leaves or on the flower-stalk of the host plant. The pupa is 7-8 mm long, its [...] triangle in the middle of the posterior edge of the forewings. The hindwings are uniformly grey. The moth are active at night and rest during the day. Development [...] hatching, the young larva explores the surface and mines the green leaves. On reaching the third instar, the larva penetrates the young leaves, the flower

Stratiolaelaps scimitus (Hypoaspis miles)

and other soil-dwelling insects. The mites appear in and on the soil and at the base of plant stems. The reduction of the infestation level occurs at a slow [...] appear in and on the soil and at the base of plant stems and offer a sustainable and environmentally friendly alternative to chemical pesticides. Stratiolaelaps [...] Hypoaspis miles) is used for the control of the following pests: Thrips Sciarid flies (Fungus gnats) The predatory mites feed on larvae of sciarid flies, thrips