Tomato leafminer

oligophagous, feeding mainly on Solanaceae species . The main host is tomato but it also feeds on other solanaceous crop plants including potato, eggplant [...] blotch-shaped mines in the leaves. Caterpillars prefer leaves and stems, but they may also occur underneath the crown of the fruit and even inside the [...] leaving the epidermis intact. Fruits can be attacked as soon as they are formed but the larvae only feed on green fruits. In case of serious infection, leaves

Municipality Enschede: Entonem nematodes against oak processionary caterpillar

22,000 oak trees. In the past, the municipality only extracted the nests. But as Petra Klein Breukink explains, it was not enough. She is the project manager [...] expand the use of nematodes in following seasons,’ explains Klein Breukink. ‘But as I’ve already mentioned, the planning benefits and maintenance of biodiversity

Pierce's disease of grapevine

dwarfing. Leaves and flowers appear early and remain on the plant longer, but fewer and smaller fruits are produced. In plums, the first symptoms are irregular [...] band. In the beginning, only a few leaves per branch are showing symptoms, but later the growth stops and the plants die, usually within a few years. Citrus [...] and look stunted. Twigs and branches die and the foliage becomes thinner, but the trees don’t die of the disease. Olives: Scorch symptoms and desiccation

Tomato leaf miner

found outdoors but in temperate regions it only occurs in greenhouses. The tomato leaf miner has been found in greenhouses for decades, but has become a [...] remain hanging on the leaf and pupate there, sometimes on the upper surface but more commonly on the underside. The late third instar larva, that emerges

Tomato

and careful monitoring, IPM not only preserves the health of tomato crops but also contributes to sustainable and environmentally responsible agriculture [...] only plays a critical role in enhancing fruit set and yield in tomato crops, but also contributes to integrated pest management (IPM) practices. The use of [...] to their structure tomato flowers are not easily pollinated by honeybees, but bumblebees are the perfect fit for effective pollination of the crop. Adequate

Leek moth

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 [...] and produce the most severe damage. First instar larvae are ca 1 mm long, but mature larvae are ca 10 mm with a brown head capsule and . a yellowish-white

Phytoseiulus persimilis

urticae) and has been used in many crops worldwide, mainly in greenhouses, but also in outdoor crops such as strawberries. This predatory mite was the first [...] predator of spider mites and can control spider mite infestations very quickly but doesn’t feed on any other prey. Under dry, warm conditions Phytoseiulus persimilis [...] persimilis Phytoseiulus persimilis feeds on all stages of spider mites , but has a preference for eggs. The predatory mites pierce the prey with their

Beetles

membranous wings beneath the wing covers. Many species are very capable fliers but others cannot fly at all. Find solutions for beetles in your crop Life cycle [...] some species feed on growing tips and roots or chew and bore into stems, but in other species also feed on leaves. Adult beetles cause damage by feeding

Black bean aphid

plant viruses. Infestations start usually at the younger parts of the plant but can spread all over the plant. Nymphs and adults extract nutrients from the [...] Retarded growth and defoliation reduce yield. Plant sap is rich in sugars, but has a low protein content. Aphids therefore need to extract large quantities

European red mite

originates from Europe (as can be seen from the common name, European red mite) but is now distributed in all important apple growing areas of the world. European [...] European red mite The European red mite feeds mainly on the undersides of leaves but moves to upper leaf surfaces when the lower side becomes crowded. Contrary