• May beetle

  Initial damage is not visible in the aerial parts of the plant, as the larvae only feed on root hairs and organic material during the first and second instars [...] 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 [...] 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

• Blackcurrant aphid

  , attacks black currant and also red current. It is widespread throughout Europe and also present in the Russian Far East and North America. Damage symptoms [...] black sooty mould fungi grow. Leaves and fruit quickly turn black and fruit can become unmarketable. Life cycle and appearance of Blackcurrant aphid Aphids [...] currant plants. It does not induce a gall on blackcurrant. In June, it migrates to hemp nettle and other Lamiaceae where it curls and rolls the young leaves

• 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 [...] while preserving natural balance, ensuring consistent quality and optimal yield. Solutions for leafhopper control

• False spider mites

  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 [...] the genera Brevipalpus and Tenuipalpus . The most common species are Tenuipalpus pacificus , which causes damage to orchids and Brevipalpus phoenicis [...] , Brevipalpus obovatus and Brevipalpus californicus which have an almost worldwide distribution and many host plants. Damage symptoms False spider mites

• Shallot aphid

  Petioles are shortened and leaves curled and twisted. Blossom trusses are also affected, fruits remain small and yield is reduced. On bulbs and shallot, the aphids [...] shallots, strawberries, lettuce, brassicas and potatoes and many ornamentals . The shallot aphid is cosmopolitan and widely spread in Europe. Damage symptoms [...] plants. Life cycle and appearance of The shallot aphid Aphids have a complex life cycle, with both winged and wingless forms of adults and a great variety

• Buckthorn-potato aphid

  plants and are not very mobile. In autumn, winged males and females are produced, which return to the primary host buckthorn where they lay eggs for overwintering [...] cosmopolitan distribution and is a major pest of potatoes, where it also transmits viruses. It also attacks a large number of other crops, for instance sweet pepper [...] pepper, tomato, aubergine, strawberries and gerbera and worldwide distribution. Damage symptoms Direct damage, caused by sucking of sap is rarely seen.

• Large blackberry aphid

  blackberry aphids can reduce yield. Life cycle and appearance of Large blackberry aphid Aphids have a complex life cycle, with both winged and wingless forms [...] blackberry aphid is widely distributed in Europe and also established in New Zealand. It only feeds on cultivated and wild blackberries. Damage symptoms High [...] mm long, pale to yellowish green with long antennae, legs and siphunculi. The cauda is short and triangular. The aphids overwinter as eggs on blackberry

• Geranium aphid

  holocyclic (i.e. they mate in autumn and produce eggs to overwinter) and monoecious (i.e. they do not change their host plant for overwintering). Wingless females [...] 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 [...] reach their peak in June. Winged aphids are formed from May onwards and are responsible for spreading the infestation to other strawberry plants. Acyrthosiphon

• 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 [...] Tetranychus urticae , it does not produce large amounts of webbing. The eggs are about 0.15 mm in diameter, dark red, and oval with small ridges running

• Black tea thrips

  lower surface first and, as feeding progresses and the population increases, moves to the upper surface. The leaves become discoloured and become distorted [...] The adults are poor fliers and tend to remain in the shaded areas on the plant. The eggs are white and banana-shaped and are inserted singly in plant [...] yellow with red eyes and short wing pads. The pupal stage is slightly larger, with longer wing pads and larger eyes. It is yellowish and then darkens with