Zucchini

green) belonging to the cucumber family. It is also referred to as marrow or summer squash and it is eaten as a vegetable. Together with a number of other [...] Africa and South America. In addition, the courgette is very easy to grow in areas with a temperate climate. In the Netherlands, courgettes are produced in [...] other varieties of squash and pumpkin, it belongs to the species of Cucurbita pepo . This species grows in tropical regions of all continents, especially in

Oak processionary moth

ea ), is a major pest of oak in many European countries. The common and scientific names of this moth refer to the behaviour of the larvae to form long [...] during the day leaving at night in a characteristic procession to feed in the canopy of the trees. If the leaves on a tree become scarce, the larvae move [...] However, this is usually less of a problem as the trees normally recover from this. More important is the health risk posed to both human and animal health

Transeius montdorensis

vary according to the prey eaten from almost lucent whitish to opaque white or yellow. Due to their size and colour they are difficult to spot in the crop [...] and nymphs. This contributes to the disruption of the pest's life cycle and helps in reducing overall pest numbers. As a natural enemy of various pests [...] montdorensis is available in a bottle ( Montdo-Mite ). Turn and shake bottle gently before use Push the centre of the cap to open the dosage hole Carefully

Cabbage moth

youngest a transparent yellow to grey-green with a characteristic brown-black head capsule. After the third moult, the caterpillar is green with a dark back [...] brassicae) has grey-brown to black forewings, with a kidney-shaped white-rimmed marking in the middle. The hindwings are light brown with a rather inconspicuous [...] becoming steadily darker until they are a brown-black or sometimes even a purple colour. They are ridged and have a light network of markings. First instar

Tomato looper

The caterpillar passes through 6 instars. It has a green head capsule and a yellowish-green body with a clear yellow longitudinal stripe on either side [...] moth or tomato looper ( Chrysodeixis chalcites ) belongs to the family of Noctuidae . It is a tropical and subtropical species originating in the Mediterranean [...] distinct. The antennae are long and thin. The eggs are white to pale green, shiny, dome-shaped with 28 to 32 vertical ribs. They are deposited singly or in pairs

Potato aphid

Plant sap is rich in sugars, but has a low protein content. Aphids therefore need to extract large quantities of sap to get sufficient protein. The excess [...] but is these days distributed throughout the world. It is a highly polyphagous species with a preference for Solanaceae (particularly potato), but has also [...] and disturb the balance of growth hormones. As a result, the plant’s growth is retarded giving rise to deformed leaves or, if the infestation occurs early

Tutasan

trap with water to the level indicated If possible connect the trap to a dripper and make sure the water drips properly into the trap Add a small quantity [...] needs to be used in combination with Pherodis pheromone dispensers. The dispensers release a species-specific pheromone which lures the male moths to the [...] oil or liquid soap to the water Application Place the traps on the soil or substrate Maintain a distance of 15-20 metres between traps A continuous water

Goat moth

reddish brown. The caterpillars are up to 10 cm long, pink when young, later with yellowish sides and a dark red back with a black head. The pupa is 5-6 cm long [...] lay eggs on tree trunks in batches of up to 50. After the eggs hatch, the larvae bore into the bark and down to the sap wood. Development takes 3 or 4 years [...] General The goat moth ( Cossus cossus ), is a pest of broad-leafed trees. It is most often found in birch, ash, willow and elm but can also attack fruit

Macrolophus pygmaeus

for Macrolophus pygmaeus to develop well, it is insufficient for full development of a population. When females are only able to feed on plant sap, they [...] damage to crops such as certain varieties of tomato, and gerbera. Conditions that promote the onset of such problems include a shortage of prey, a high [...] antennal segment is black, and a black stripe runs behind the eyes. The first part of the forewings is a transparent, soft green with a small black spot in the

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