Powdery mildew

General Powdery mildew is a fungal disease that is caused by many different species of fungi such as Erysiphe, Podosphaera, Oïdium, Leveillula. Damage symptoms Powdery mildew symptoms are fairly simil

Bean seed fly

Overview of Bean seed fly The bean seed fly, officially known as Delia platura , is a common pest that targets bean crops but can attack crucifers, cereals and tubers worldwide. Adult flies lay eggs n

Bugs

Biological control of bugs Bugs can cause extensive damage to greenhouse and field crops by feeding on plant tissues and fruits, leading to deformation, discoloration, and yield loss. Effective bug co

Effective spider mite control with predatory mites

Spider mites are among the most destructive pests in horticulture, damaging crops rapidly and thriving in hot, dry conditions. Their resistance to chemical pesticides makes biological control a critic

Onion fly

What is Onion fly? The onion fly ( Delia antiqua ), also referred to as the onion maggot, is a frequent pest that harms allium plants, including leek, garlic, and onion crops. It is a small fly, measu

Goat moth

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 trees. It is widespread in Europe. Damage sympt

Vine mealybug

General The vine mealybug Planococcus ficus belongs to the family Pseudococcidae, and is also known by the names Mediterranean vine mealybug and Grapevine mealybug. As the name indicates, this mealybu

Psyllids

Hemp russet mite

General The hemp russet mite ( Aculops cannabicola ) belongs to the family Eriophyidae (gall and rust mites). It does not produce galls but lives freely (vagrant) on hemp/cannabis plants. Aculops cann

Horse-chestnut leaf miner

General The horse-chestnut leaf miner, Cameraria ohridella , probably originates from natural stands of the European horse-chestnut in Greece, Albania and Macedonia. It was first observed attacking or