Adalia bipunctata

known as the two-spot ladybird or the two-spotted ladybug, is a species of a predatory beetle. As a natural enemy of aphids , Adalia bipunctata contributes [...] beetle Adalia bipunctata is available in a cotton bag ( Aphidalia ). Open the bag and attach it to the tree near the first branch with a nail or wire stitch [...] helping to control aphid populations and prevent crop damage. Adalia bipunctat a is often employed in integrated pest management (IPM) strategies, offering an

Cutworms

from these instars is usually observed as a cutting of young seedlings, often causing death of the cut seedlings. Sometimes wilting is observed because of [...] forewings with a faint kidney-shaped marking and a red spot. They have broad hindwings, evenly light or dark grey or orange-yellow with a broad dark marginal [...] cutting the stems of young plants. This is where their common name comes from. Cutworms are vey polyphagous and have a wide host range. Damage symptoms Early

Chrysanthemum

called mum or chrysanth, is a flowering plant that belongs to the genus Chrysanthemum of the family of Asteraceae. The plant is originally from Asia and [...] purposes. Traditionally, yellow is the main colour of this flowering plant. Nowadays, a wide range of other colours is available such as white, purple [...] majority of the different species derive from East Asia. Especially in China a wide range of varieties and cultivars has been developed for commercial propagation

Stratiolaelaps scimitus (Hypoaspis miles)

deutonymph, and adult. Stratiolaelaps scimitus is a large mite with a body length of up to 1 mm. The body is pale with a clearly visible brown dorsal shield, brown [...] The predatory mite Stratiolaelaps scimitus is also known under the scientific name Hypoaspis miles . It is a soil-dwelling predatory mite occurring naturally [...] mites pierce their prey and suck out the contents. Stratiolaelaps scimitus is a generalist predator. In addition to soil-dwelling thrips stages, it also

Anthurium

anthurium is a flowering, perennial plant and has beautiful, long lasting flowers that come in a variety of colours. However, the ‘flower’ is actually an [...] markets, red is the most popular colour. Other types include the obake anthuriums which are larger than the standard ones and their spathe has a more prolonged

Boisduval scale

appearance and damage symptoms. Here, the Boisduval scale is described in more detail, as it is the most important one. The Boisduval scale, Diaspis boisduvalii [...] tropics, and in greenhouses in more temperate climates. It is very polyphagous and can be a pest of orchids, palms, pineapples, bananas and many other [...] become crawlers. The crawlers move out to look for a suitable place to feed and become sessile usually after a few hours The development from egg to the adult

100% Sustainable Agriculture

experience A healthy future, that's quite a challenge. Growing a resilient crop takes expert knowledge and a great deal of experience! Growing in a sustainable [...] that contribute to a healthy, safe, resilient and productive crop. All this with the aim of achieving sustainable food production for a healthy planet. Partners [...] Partners with nature, that is the guiding principle in everything we do! Pioneering is not new to Koppert. In fact, it’s in our DNA. Fifty years ago our

Broad mite

brown stripes forming a fine network on the leaves. In case of a more serious infestation, this network becomes so dense that there is no more green tissue [...] latus) are not a serious problem, as they are unable to overwinter. Mites belonging to the family of tarsonemids ( Tarsonemidae ) display a greater diversity [...] show a preference for young, developing plant tissue, like the growing tips, young leaves and flower buds. The mechanism causing the deformation is not

Pea

vegetable is a bright green colour, sometimes yellow or purple and widely grown as a cool season vegetable crop. Immature peas are consumed as a vegetable [...] This popular vegetable is a round seed in the seed pod of the fruit, Pisum sativum . Pods of this plant develop from the ovary of a pea flower and carry

Onion

common onion, is a vegetable. This particular species is the most extensively produced species of the genus of Allium . The onion plant is usually a biennial [...] biennial or perennial plan. When cultivated however, the plant is mostly handled as an annual and harvested at the end of its first production season. Onions [...] therefore cultivated and used for cooking all around the world. Their flesh is pungent when chopped, because it contains particular chemical elements that