Bean seed fly

symptoms of bean seed fly infestation include: Wilting or yellowing: Infested bean plants may exhibit wilting or yellowing of leaves, particularly in young [...] significant damage. Presence of larvae: Small, white maggots near the base of affected bean plants. These larvae are a clear indicator of bean seed fly infestation [...] germinating in the ground, causing them to appear shriveled or discolored. Thirdly, search for the presence of larvae. Small, white maggots near the base of affected

Orchid

no less than 28,000 known species, divided in about 763 genera. In addition, the flowers of orchids come in many different arrangements. Some only have [...] consist of many flowers. The majority of orchids which are commercially sold is tropical or subtropical. There are varieties however that grow in colder [...] Orchidaceae Orchid About The orchid is part of an extremely large and diverse of flowering plants, the Orchidaceae or the orchid family . The plant’s flower

Hop

The hop is a small genus of flowering plants in the family Cannabaceae. Hops are the female flowers (seed cones, strobiles) of the plant and are considered [...] how long these plants stay in the ground. They emerge each year towards the end of Spring and are harvested near the end of Summer. [...] hairs to aid them in climbing. They are a vigorous grower with the ability to extend up to 20 inches a week, and even 50 ft tall in one season. They are

Fly pollination

flies show a stable emergence rate in combination with a high rate of activity in the crop. Natupol Fly is packed in a cardboard tube with a plastic lid [...] g pollen, flies inadvertently assist plants in the pollination process as they visit flowers in search of food, such as nectar or decaying organic matter [...] success of various plant species. Why are flies good pollinators? Lucilia sericata flies are effective pollinators and are used in a wide range of seed crops

Shore fly

very commonly, often in the vicinity of water. They feed on algae. Other shore fly species have diverse feeding habits but the larvae of most species feed [...] material. Shore flies are commonly found in greenhouses. Life cycle and appearance of Shore fly The life cycle of the shore fly ( Scatella tenuicosta ) has [...] less translucent and their body is cylindrical. The larvae are found in the top layer of damp soil, where they also pupate. The adult shore fly is black, about

Box tree moth

include webbing of the branches with frass and residues of moulting such as black head capsules of different sizes. How to get rid of Box tree moth [...] Cydalima perspectalis ) belongs to the family of Crambidae . It originates in the temperate and sub-tropical regions of East Asia (Japan, Korea, China). The box [...] Life cycle and appearance of Box tree moth The female box tree moth ( Cydalima perspectalis ) deposits clusters of 5 to 20 eggs in a translucent gelatinous

Onion fly

yellowing of onion leaves is one of the most obvious signs of onion fly damage. Small tunnels made by the larvae as they feed can also be seen in the bulbs [...] the female onion fly on the young leaves, necks of onion seedlings or in the soil close to the base of onion plants. The onion fly larvae that emerge from [...] effective natural enemy of onion fly larvae. These nematodes are applied by spraying. After application, the nematodes set out in search of the larvae, eventually

Black tea thrips

Heliothrips haemorrhoidalis , is widely distributed in the tropics and subtropics; it also occurs in greenhouses of temperate areas, is highly polyphagous, and [...] ornamentals. Life cycle and appearance of Black tea thrips Adult black tea thrips are dark brown with the apex of the abdomen paler; females are 1.4-1.7 [...] 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 tissue by the females

Olive scale

cosmopolitan pest of citrus and olives and occurs widely in tropical regions and in greenhouses throughout the world. It is a severe pest in coffee and citrus [...] Removal of large quantities of sap debilitate the plant and can cause wilting, desiccation of tissues and dieback. Life cycle and appearance of Olive scale [...] affected. Damage symptoms Olive scales produce large amounts of honeydew causing build-up of sticky deposits on nearby surfaces. The honeydew may attract

Municipality Enschede: Entonem nematodes against oak processionary caterpillar

The Municipality of Enschede started using nematodes for the first time in the spring of 2021 to try to halt the spread of the oak processionary caterpillar [...] the project manager of the oak processionary caterpillar for the Municipality of Enschede. ‘We use Koppert’s nematode product Entonem in locations where we [...] the use of nematodes in following seasons,’ explains Klein Breukink. ‘But as I’ve already mentioned, the planning benefits and maintenance of biodiversity