Tree specialist Wolterinck: Control of oak processionary caterpillar with Entonem

effective around ten days in and if the trees have at least 30% of their leaf cover, Bacillus thuringiensis can also have a good combatting effect.’ Staunch advocate

Tomato russet mite

and the rest of the body. All mobile stages have only two pairs of legs, whereas other mite groups have four pairs. Eggs are roughly 0.05 mm in diameter [...] they are creamy white but turn to a patchy yellow as they age. The mites have two nymphal stages: sometimes they are also called larva (1st stage) and

Cutworms

The adults of Agrotis spp. have pale grey to grey-brown forewings with a faint kidney-shaped marking and a red spot. They have broad hindwings, evenly light [...] This is where their common name comes from. Cutworms are vey polyphagous and have a wide host range. Damage symptoms Early instar cutworm larvae can create

Silver-Y moth

suffused with a blue-grey in the middle and they have irregular surface ridging. The caterpillars have a small head that is grey-green to brownish green [...] of Silver-Y moth The forewings of the silver-Y moth ( Autographa gamma ) have varied markings, from different shades of brown to grey, but the most distinctive

Pepino mosaic virus

the crop cycle when the infection takes place is another factor that might have an important impact on the damage that is caused. For instance, an infection [...] Nettle-like heads and/or bubbling of the leaves Stunted leaf growth Leaves have a pale or grey colour Necrotic and dying leaves Yellow (chlorotic) and brown [...] diseased. This can also occur when objects such as clothing or telephones have been in contact with infected crops. If one plant in a greenhouse contracts

The journey of sustainable citrus farming in agriculture

Rhyzobug and spider mites with Spical Ulti-Mite . These biocontrol solutions have not only proven to be successful but also reduced the reliance on chemical [...] friendly farming Dedicated to sustainable practices, Balbino and his team have transformed their citrus cultivation methods. These sustainable approaches

Cerall, a powerful seed treatment solution against seed-borne diseases in cereal crops

effective on stored seeds for up to one year after application. Once the seeds have been sown, Pseudomonas chlororaphis MA 342 remains active on the roots until [...] biofilm is created around the seed. The metabolites already present in Cerall have a direct inhibitory effect on various fungal diseases present on the seeds [...] infecting the young plant. Proven results: field trials Extensive field trials have shown that Cerall is an effective seed treatment solution against various

Treatment of bumblebee stings and allergies

sting. Living with a bumblebee allergy If you have had an allergic reaction once, you will not necessarily have an allergic reaction to the next sting. If [...] health problem as it is not a substitute for medical care. If you have or suspect you may have a health problem, please consult medical care. [...] than honeybees, and hairier than wasps. Only bumblebee workers and queens have a stinger, as is the case with honeybees and wasps. Drones cannot sting.

Garden chafer

grasses. Third instar larvae can also feed on bigger roots. After the roots have been destroyed the larvae move into corms, rhizomes and stem bases of plants [...] instar and the adult beetle. Adult garden chafers ( Phyllopertha horticola ) have red-brown slightly hairy wings with a dark edge. The neck shield is metallic [...] time become nearly spherical through water absorption. Chafer larvae (grubs) have brown heads and whitish bodies, and normally lie in a characteristic 'C-shaped'

Cottony cushion scale

scale insects, the females do not have wings and look similar to the immature stages. Immature cottony cushion scales have black limbs and an orange-brown [...] General The cottony cushion scale, Icerya purchasi , is considered to have originated in Australia. It was accidentally introduced to California in about