• Black bean aphid

  the transmission of plant viruses. Infestations start usually at the younger parts of the plant but can spread all over the plant. Nymphs and adults extract [...] extract nutrients from the plant and disturb the balance of growth hormones. As a result, the plant’s growth is retarded giving rise to deformed leaves [...] early enough in the season, the death of young plants. Retarded growth and defoliation reduce yield. Plant sap is rich in sugars, but has a low protein content

• Vidi Funda

  top-dressing on the soil or pot. Incorporation into the growth substrate: Mix Vidi Funda uniformly throughout the growth substrate. This can be done on farm or [...] Application as top-dressing on soil: Scatter evenly across the soil surface Avoid direct contact between pellets and plant stem or rhizome If possible [...] soil to avoid anaerobic conditions Application as top dressing for potted plants: Ensure direct contact with growing medium to allow decomposition of pellets

• Aphidius ervi

  wasp Aphidius ervi is available in a bottle ( Ervipar ). Spread the material on rock wool slabs or in Diboxes Make sure the material remains dry and is not [...] its introduction site for at least a few days The dosage of Ervipar depends on climate, crop and aphid density and should always be adjusted to the particular [...] particular situation. Start introduction preventively soon after planting of the crop. Introduction rates typically range from 0.25-2 per m 2 /release. Releases

• Yellow rose aphid

  and adults extract nutrients from the plant and disturb the balance of growth hormones. As a result, the plant’s growth is retarded giving rise to deformed [...] distributed in Europe, North Africa, parts of Asia and South America. It attacks plants of the family Rosaceae and is a pest of strawberries and roses. Damage symptoms [...] deformed leaves. Retarded growth and defoliation reduce yield. Plant sap is rich in sugars, but has a low protein content. Aphids therefore need to extract

• Large raspberry aphid

  Amphorophora idaei, is the most important aphid species found on raspberries in Europe. It only feeds on raspberry. Damage symptoms Large raspberry aphids rarely [...] aphids mainly feed on the underside of leaves and start to reproduce parthenogenetically. They are very mobile and drop from the plant when they are disturbed [...] aphids usually appear in June and July and migrate to new canes or host plants where they produce wingless aphids again. In October to December winged

• 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 [...] in rows of 3 to 10 eggs, standing perpendicularly on the branches and leaves of the asparagus plants. Larvae are dark grey to whitish, have small black

• Horiver Wetstick

  30 cm above the crop and adjust height when plants are growing Do not place traps in-between the plants as parasitic wasps will then also be trapped For [...] place black traps 15-25 cm above the ground for young plants and 50 cm above the ground for mature plants Replace the traps when largely covered by insects

• Rophoria

  box vertically on the plants, preferably close to flowers. Protect from direct sunlight or rain. Dosage The dosage of Rophoria depends on climate, crop [...] larvae start feeding on the aphids . Visual effect Aphids are consumed entirely, only skins remain. Dark excrements (meconium) on the leaves is an indicator [...] development and hatching of pupae. Adult hoverflies feed on pollen and nectar. Ensure flowering plants are present for optimal establishment. Combined use For

• Syrphidend

  box vertically on the plants, preferably close to flowers. Protect from direct sunlight or rain. Dosage The dosage of Syrphidend depends on climate, crop [...] larvae start feeding on the aphids . Visual effect Aphids are consumed entirely, only skin remains. Dark excrements (meconium) on the leaves is an indicator [...] development and hatching of pupae. Adult hoverflies feed on pollen and nectar. Ensure flowering plants are present for optimal establishment. Combined use For

• Long-tailed mealybug

  Damage symptoms Mealybugs inflict damage on the crop in various ways: Nymphs and females extract the sap from the plant, stunting growth and causing deformation [...] found growing on this honeydew. Additionally, the white, waxy secretion of the mealybugs, reduces the ornamental value of the affected plants. Fruit and flowers [...] but these days it is widespread throughout the world. The range of host plants of Pseudococcus longispinus is less extensive than that of the citrus mealy