Western flower thrips

s) is currently the most damaging thrips species in many greenhouse crops. The western flower thrips (Frankliniella occidentalis) can be found on a wide [...] into the plant tissue with a saw-like ovipositor. Larvae are nearly transparent white or yellowish to orange-yellow, with a large head and bright red eyes [...] occidentalis) is the most important vector for both tomato spotted wilt virus (TSWV) and impatiens necrotic spot virus (INSV). Both viruses affect a wide range

Garden chafer

General The garden chafer ( Phyllopertha horticola ) is a beetle from the Scarabaeidae family. It does most of its damage in the larval stage when it feeds [...] round bites out of the leaves, starting from the edge. This damage is usually not a problem in vegetables and fruit crops but reduces the value of ornamental [...] larval instars, a pupal instar and the adult beetle. Adult garden chafers ( Phyllopertha horticola ) have red-brown slightly hairy wings with a dark edge. The

Spotted Wing Drosophila

SWD females by a large dark spot on each wing, where their common name is derived from. Females have a strong saw-like ovipositor that is used to penetrate [...] the start of its invasion in 2008/2009, the spotted wing drosophila, which is originally from Asia, has spread extensively in North and South America and [...] increase its susceptibility to attack by other Drosophila species. D. suzukii has a wide host range, with thin-skinned berries (e.g. raspberries, blackberries

Apple rosy aphid

General The rosy apple aphid, Dysaphis plantaginea , is a serious apple pest. It is widespread in Europe and also occurs in Africa, North and South America [...] appearance of Rosy apple aphid Aphids have a complex life cycle, with both winged and wingless forms of adults, and a great variety in colour. They moult four [...] long and pink to dark bluish grey, with a powdering of white wax. The siphunculi are black and tapered, the cauda is dark, short and triangular. Dysaphis

Predatory insects

capable of consuming a significant number of aphids in a short period. Aphidalia , featuring the ladybird species Adalia bipunctata , is a good solution for [...] and feed on various harmful pests, helping to maintain a balanced ecosystem. Predatory bugs play a vital role in controlling whitefly , thrips , caterpillars [...] miner larvae. Macrolophus pygmaeus ( Mirical , Mirical-N ), a species of predatory bug, is particularly skilled in controlling whitefly and caterpillars

About bumblebees

through a method called 'buzz- pollination ', this will allow a bumblebee to pollinate a flower in a single visit. A honeybee typically needs to visit a flower [...] start foraging for pollen and nectar, as well as search for a suitable nest site. Once a nest is chosen, she will start laying eggs to build her own colony [...] result is increased yield , better formed fruit , quality produce and faster ripening of fruit Bumblebees are reliable workers , they work 7 days a week

Olive scale

Saissetia oleae , is a cosmopolitan pest of citrus and olives and occurs widely in tropical regions and in greenhouses throughout the world. It is a severe pest [...] Olive scale Young females are oval, 3-6 mm long and almost flat. Their shield is dark grey or brown to black and has two transverse crests and one median ridge

Pollination checklist outdoor

the same crops. Position a bumblebee hive at least 100 metres away from a honeybee hive, out of the sight of the honeybees. This is necessary because the [...] the hive is kept dry. Keep the hive entrance visible for humans and bumblebees during the flowering period. For instance, position the hive on a crate or [...] shown below. The recommendations have also been collated and published in a booklet supplied together with the hive. Download checklist Positioning advice

Onion thrips

General The onion thrips (Thrips tabaci) is distributed throughout the world. It is found outdoors on many plants and particularly damaging on onions, [...] are inserted into the plant tissue with a saw-like ovipositor. Larvae are light to yellowish green in colour, with a large head and bright red eyes. The colour [...] the plant is reduced by loss of chlorophyll. When infestations become serious the leaves themselves can shrivel. Onion thrips (Thrips tabaci) is found mostly

Impatiens thrips

mostly been able to spread as a consequence of the trade in foliage plants. Impatiens thrips (Echinothrips americanus) has a wide range of hosts. In addition [...] the plant is reduced by loss of chlorophyll. When infestations become serious the leaves themselves can shrivel. Echinothrips americanus is often found [...] General Impatiens thrips (Echinothrips americanus) is an increasing problem in greenhouse cultivation, having spread to many countries within the last