Cottony cushion scale

countries of the world. It is also periodically discovered in greenhouses in temperate regions, but is not generally a pest in these situations. Life cycle [...] purchasi , is considered to have originated in Australia. It was accidentally introduced to California in about 1868 and devastated the citrus industry [...] industry there until a natural enemy from Australia was introduced in 1888. This was the first ever example of successful classical biological control. The cottony

Box tree moth

moth ( Cydalima perspectalis ) belongs to the family of Crambidae . It originates in the temperate and sub-tropical regions of East Asia (Japan, Korea, [...] Cydalima perspectalis ) deposits clusters of 5 to 20 eggs in a translucent gelatinous mass on the leaves of box trees. The light green larvae have black [...] margin and a characteristic white spot on the forewing, while the other is mostly light brown with a white spot on the forewings. The adult moths are good

Shallot aphid

General The shallot aphid, Myzus ascalonicus , is extremely polyphagous. It feeds on crops such as onions, shallots, strawberries, lettuce, brassicas and potatoes [...] shallot aphid is cosmopolitan and widely spread in Europe. Damage symptoms Feeding of shallot aphid on strawberries invokes a strong host plant reaction [...] starts in spring. Petioles are shortened and leaves curled and twisted. Blossom trusses are also affected, fruits remain small and yield is reduced. On bulbs

Anthurium

flowers that come in a variety of colours. However, the ‘flower’ is actually an altered leaf (also called spathe) with many flowers on the spadix. Standard [...] Standard varieties of anthuriums are recognized by its uniform colours and heart-shaped spathes. In many markets, red is the most popular colour. Other types [...] than the standard ones and their spathe has a more prolonged shape that comes in two or more colours.

Dacnusa sibirica

available in a bottle ( Minusa ). Release parasitic wasps between the leaves of the crop in the morning or in the evening The dosage of Minusa depends on climate [...] Liriomyza bryoniae , it is perfectly capable of developing in the larvae of both species. Dacnusa sibirica does not parasitize well on Liriomyza sativae. [...] the family Braconidae . This insect is known for its role as a biological control agent, particularly in the control of leaf miners of the genus Liriomyza

Feltiella acarisuga

acarisuga is available in plastic cups ( Spidend ). Make a hole in the lid and place the cup on the rock wool slab or directly on the soil Protect against [...] highly effective in the biological control of spider mites . This beneficial insect, native to Europe, preys on various spider mite species, in particular the [...] acarisuga in their pest management programs, agricultural and horticultural producers can protect their crops from spider mites while reducing reliance on chemical

Two-spotted spider mite

colour of the adults often depends on the crop in which they occur (e.g. on cucumbers they are often yellow-brown, on tomatoes they are mainly red-brown) [...] control whitefly in tomato. The nymphs of this species also prey on spider mites and are used for control of spider mites in tomato, a crop in which other predators [...] large dark spots on their body. Movement: Spider mites are slow-moving and tend to cluster on the undersides of leaves, where they feed on plant sap. They

Tomato russet mite

pairs. Eggs are roughly 0.05 mm in diameter and are laid on the underside of leaves, on leaf petioles, and on stems on the lower portion of plants. When [...] Phyllocoptes destructor in older publications) belongs to the family Eriophyidae. It does not produce galls but lives freely (vagrant) on tomato plants. Aculops [...] Aculops lycopersici was detected for the first time in Australia and is a pest in tomatoes in all areas where they are grown. Other members of the plant family

Aphidalia

Mode of action The ladybirds feed on aphids and lay eggs in the aphid colonies. After emergence, the larvae also feed on aphids. Visual effect Aphids are [...] n Paper bag. Carrier Buckwheat hulls. Application Open the bag and attach it to the tree near the first branch with a nail or wire stitch Apply 1 bag per [...] stem diameter, maximum 3 bags per tree Dosage The dosage of Aphidalia depends on climate and the size of the trees and should always be adjusted to the particular

Pollination checklist Natupol Fly

loose. Experiences in practice suggest that the side effects of chemical applications on Natupol Fly generally resemble the side effects on bumblebees. For [...] For further information on side effects on Natupol Fly, search in the side effect database for bumblebees (Bombus spp.). Do not release Natupol Fly without [...] fully-grown flies emerge over time, depending on the actual temperature. Natupol Fly is supplied as pupae in cardboard tubes. Use 15 ml of pupae per square