Stratiolaelaps scimitus (Hypoaspis miles)

The mites appear in and on the soil and at the base of plant stems and offer a sustainable and environmentally friendly alternative to chemical pesticides [...] predatory mites feed on larvae of sciarid flies, thrips pupae and other soil-dwelling insects. The mites appear in and on the soil and at the base of plant [...] brown legs, and brown mouthparts. The females are larger than the males, and have a white stripe on the rear end of the body. The eggs, larvae, and first nymphal

False spider mites

pattern. The eggs 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 [...] protonymph, deutonymph and adult. They move slowly and are mostly found along the veins on the underside of leaves. The mites are flattened and egg-shaped when [...] is rather flat compared to other mites. Most species that cause damage to cultivated plants belong to the genera Brevipalpus and Tenuipalpus . The most

Aphipar-M

days Dosage The dosage of Aphipar-M depends on climate, crop and aphid density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction [...] effective between 15 and 25°C (59 and 77°F). Effectivity is reduced at temperatures above 28°C/82°F). Combined use Can be used in combination with other [...] chips. Application Spread the material on rock wool slabs or in Diboxes Make sure the material remains dry and is not moved from its introduction site

Aphipar

days Dosage The dosage of Aphipar depends on climate, crop and aphid density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction [...] effective between 20 and 25°C (68 and 77°F). Effectivity is reduced at temperatures above 30°C/86°F. Combined use Can be used in combination with other [...] chips. Application Spread the material on rock wool slabs or in Diboxes Make sure the material remains dry and is not moved from its introduction site

Pine processionary moth

provenances. In general, the integument is darker in colder areas and varies from dull bluish-grey to black. Pupation takes place in the soil in an oval, [...] ns' occur in late winter and early spring. The caterpillars move in a file searching for a suitable site to tunnel underground and pupate in the soil. [...] can be prolonged considerably by diapause. A few hours after emergence and mating, the females oviposit on the nearest pines. The eggs are laid in cylindrical

Chafers

about 13-15 mm long and reddish-brown in colour. The adult beetles fly in the evening, generally in June and July and land on trees to mate. During the night [...] females move to the ground to lay their eggs. Eggs are shiny and white. The eggs hatch after about four weeks and the larvae start to feed on roots. The [...] The adults are not harmful. Damage symptoms Larval feeding on the roots can lead to yellowing and wilting of plants. Damage can be severe on young plants

Optimal placement of bumblebee hives

steps can be taken to increase the productivity of bumblebees: To ensure successful communication between bumblebees and humans, it is crucial to position [...] crucial to shield the hives from adverse weather conditions, such as condensation and rainwater. Regular hive maintenance and checks are recommended to ensure [...] sunlight should be avoided during warmer periods. Yet, bumblebees need sunlight to be effective pollinators. Additionally, it is essential to maintain humidity

Chrysoperla carnea

laid individually or in small clusters on plant foliage or near prey habitats. They are pale green or white in color and are attached to the substrate by a [...] Green lacewings target on aphids , caterpillars , thrips , mealybugs , and other soft-bodied insects that are harmful to plants. In agriculture, Chrysoperla [...] because they stand on stalks. Adults make no contribution to biological control. They feed exclusively on pollen, nectar and honeydew and most will fly out

Diamond back moth

singly or in small groups of two or ten eggs on both the upper and lower surface of leaves, preferentially in depressions, and rarely on stems or petioles [...] the bud. In cauliflower and broccoli, pupation may occur in the florets. Initially, the pupa is pinkish-white to pinkish-yellow and changes to brown before [...] suggested to have its origin in Europe, South Africa or East Asia, but is now present wherever its cruciferous hosts exist and it is considered to be the most

Grey mould

fungus in many environments. It survives in plant parts like bulbs and crop residues or as sclerotia (drought- and cold-resistant structures) in the soil [...] lesions. The symptoms on fruits, flowers and on various parts of potted plants often only become visible during and after cold storage. In lettuce, grey mould [...] ventilation in greenhouse crops Remove diseased plants or plant parts in a closed plastic bag In tomato: prune with a knife and not by hand, to avoid rugged