• Thrips

  January 1, 1970

  their presence in the crop. At a later stage, the empty cells become desiccated and the adjacent cells turn brown. The vigour of the plant is also reduced by [...] hatching, the larvae begin to feed on plant tissue on the underside of the leaf. The larvae are smaller than the adults and lack wings. Depending on the species [...] of the surface tissue and sucking out their contents, causing the surrounding tissue to die. The resulting silver-grey patches on leaves and the black

• Geranium aphid

  January 1, 1970

  their presence in the crop. Acyrthosiphon malvae rogersii is holocyclic (i.e. they mate in autumn and produce eggs to overwinter) and monoecious (i.e. they [...] General Acyrthosiphon malvae rogersii is a pest of strawberry that is widely distributed in northern and western Europe. Damage symptoms Wingless aphids [...] particularly along the petioles. In outdoor strawberries they reach their peak in June. Winged aphids are formed from May onwards and are responsible for

• Cucumber

  January 1, 1970

  yields. Implementing IPM strategies is crucial for effectively controlling and mitigating the impacts of these pests and diseases. By combining various techniques [...] also promotes the long-term resilience of the crops, ensuring the production of high-quality cucumbers for consumers. Pest monitoring and scouting in cucumber [...] involve regular and systematic inspection of crops to identify the presence and severity of pests and diseases. Growers use various techniques, including visual

• Caterpillars

  January 1, 1970

  belong to the Noctuidae (the noctuid or owl moths), which is the largest of all lepidopteran families. Most adults of this family are nocturnal. The caterpillars [...] pupate in the ground. Another family containing several species that damage greenhouse crops is the leafroller family, the Tortricidae. The name ‘leafroller’ [...] about What are caterpillars? Caterpillars are the larvae of butterflies and moths. Butterflies and moths form the order Lepidoptera, a very large group with

• Blueberry aphid

  January 1, 1970

  betraying their presence in the crop. Wingless females of the blueberry aphid are pale yellow-green. The siphunculi are long and straight. Blueberry aphids [...] General The blueberry aphid, Ericaphis fimbriata or Ericaphis scammelli , is most likely of North American origin and was probably introduced into Europe [...] blueberries and is a vector of blueberry scorch virus. Damage symptoms Blueberry aphids live in dense colonies on young shoots of blueberry bushes and produce

• Trianum_G_EAMU_2.pdf

  January 1, 1970

  Signature This and the attached Appendices 1 and 2 are signed by the Health and Safety Executive for and on behalf of the Secretary of State, the Welsh Ministers [...] Adverse effects: The authorisation holder must immediately notify the Secretary of State, the Welsh Ministers, the Scottish Ministers and the Department of [...] competent authorities of the EC Member States (a list of which is available from the Health and Safety Executive) and the EC Commission. Failure to comply

• Lyprauta

  January 1, 1970

  yellow and embedded in a dense web. Adult flies are long and slender and have a dark brown head with short antennae. The thorax is brownish-yellow and the [...] stems and a longer vegetative stage. The root damage can also form entry points for pathogens. Life cycle and appearance of Lyprauta The adults of the three [...] greyish-black and spherical. Larvae of Lyprauta sp. are a transparent greyish white and have a long slender body. The head is brown or reddish. The pupae are

• Casea

  January 1, 1970

  ) Mode of action The nematodes enter the pest and release symbiotic bacteria into the pest's body cavity. These bacteria convert the host tissue into a [...] leave the contents to soak for five minutes Stir again and pour the contents of the bucket into the half-filled spray tank (except when tank mixing with a [...] mixing, always add the nematodes to a fully filled tank containing the compatible product The product is safe for most beneficial insects and mites, but can

• Limonica Ulti-Mite

  December 8, 2025

  multiply in the sachet and disperse into the crop over a period of several weeks. Predatory mites use their piercing mouthparts to extract the contents of [...] in the crop, not exposed to direct sunlight Sachets already have an exit hole Hold sachets by the cardboard strip at the top, to avoid damaging the predatory [...] predatory mites Dosage The dosage of Limonica Ulti-Mite depends on climate, crop and pest density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation

• Swirski-Mite

  January 1, 1970

  bucket. Carrier Bran. Application Turn and shake the bottle gently before use Push the centre of the cap to open the dosage hole Sprinkle material on leaves [...] Natutec Airobug Dosage The dosage of Swirski-Mite depends on climate, crop and pest density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start [...] on the best strategy for your situation. Environmental conditions Amblyseius swirskii is most effective at temperatures between 20 and 32°C (68 and 90°F)