• Oleander aphid

  Apocynaceae and Asclepiadaceae. It is commonly found feeding on oleander and milkweeds ( Asclepias sp.). The oleander aphid is cosmopolitan, and can be found [...] Life cycle and appearance of Oleander aphid The oleander aphid is an obligate parthenogenetic species; thus the adult aphids are all female and males do [...] (alata) are yellow and black with dark wing veins while the wingless forms (apterae) are yellow with black cornicles, antennae, legs, and cauda (tip of abdomen)

• Leek moth

  countries and has been introduced to parts of Canada. The larvae of Acrolepiopsis assectella feed on cultivated Allium species, primarily leek and onion, [...] but also garlic and chives. Damage symptoms The vegetative and flowering stages are most widely affected, but the seedling stage is sometimes affected [...] affected in nurseries. Stored onions and garlic are also damaged. After hatching, the young larva explores the surface and mines the green leaves. On reaching

• European red mite

  (apple, pear, plum and cherry). However, it can attack a large scale of other woody plants and is occasionally a problem on roses and other ornamentals [...] yellowish red, and more slender and tapered near the hind end. The development from egg to adult goes faster at higher temperatures and takes approximately [...] onion. Adult females are about 0.4 mm long, brick red, and oval shaped with white hairs on their back and white spots (tubercles) at the base of the hairs;

• American serpentine leaf miner

  premature leaf-fall and cosmetic damage. In tropical and subtropical areas this can lead to burning in fruit such as tomato and melon. Loss of leaves [...] highly polyphagous and thus lives on many host plants such as chrysanthemum, gerbera, gypsophila, celery, sweet pepper, pea, bean and potato. In greenhouses [...] gerbera and chrysanthemum. Today the insect is widespread across the whole world. Damage symptoms Leaf miners cause damage to plants both directly and indirectly

• Leafhoppers

  discoloration, stippling and leaf curling. Their feeding reduces photosynthesis, weakens plant growth and can lead to reduced yield and lower crop quality. [...] disease spread within greenhouse and field crops. Effective leafhopper control is therefore essential to maintain healthy and productive cultivation. By combining [...] remain protected while preserving natural balance, ensuring consistent quality and optimal yield. Solutions for leafhopper control

• Geranium aphid

  Life cycle and appearance of Acyrthosiphon malvae rogersii Aphids have a complex life cycle, with both winged and wingless forms of adults and a great variety [...] malvae rogersii is holocyclic (i.e. they mate in autumn and produce eggs to overwinter) and monoecious (i.e. they do not change their host plant for [...] malvae rogersii is a pest of strawberry that is widely distributed in northern and western Europe. Damage symptoms Wingless aphids may form large colonies on

• Shore fly

  diseases and can be a nuisance to greenhouse works by their sheer numbers. Frass deposited on leaves or flowers in ornamental crops, lettuce and herbs also [...] cosmetic damage, and sometimes this can occur on such a scale that growth, particularly of young cuttings, can be retarded. Life cycle and appearance of Shore [...] following stages: egg, three larval instars, a pupa and the adult fly. The eggs are laid singly and are bean-shaped. A first instar larva is translucent

• May beetle

  similarities between the adults and larvae of this genus, they are usually treated as a single group, sharing similar habits and biology. The larval stages [...] parts of the plant, as the larvae only feed on root hairs and organic material during the first and second instars. When they move to the next stage, the larvae [...] larger plant roots, which later leads to signs of wilting and stunted growth. Lifecycle and appearance of the may beetle The adults belonging to the majority

• Potato aphid

  Various vegetable and ornamental crops grown in greenhouses are colonized, including tomato, aubergine and roses. Damage symptoms Nymphs and adults extract [...] making the crop and its fruit sticky. Black fungal moulds ( Cladosporium spp.) grow on this honeydew, contaminating fruit and ornamental crops and rendering [...] production. Life cycle and appearance of Potato aphid Aphids have a complex life cycle, with both winged and wingless forms of adults and a great variety in

• Effective control with Chrysopa-E!

  Economical and better biocontrol of aphids, mealy bugs and Echinothrips Aphids and mealy bugs are difficult to control and an increasing problem in many [...] natural enemy of aphids, mealybugs and Echinothrips – growers can now tackle hotspots of these harmful pests more effectively and economically. Continuous R&D [...] mealybugs and Echinothrips, so this is a natural enemy with a big menu in that respect. Chrysopa-E is suitable for a wide range of crops and Koppert has