Cyclamen main pest pressures

developed, as a preventative thrips control strategy. Swirski-Mite At bud development stage, switch to loose Swirski-Mite ( Amblyseius swirskii ). This more [...] life-cycle is very temperature-dependent. Although thrips can be found at lower temperatures of 10 o c, the ideal development conditions are 18 o c-26 o c; above [...] Thripex Before and after pot-spacing, distribute Thripex, Neoseiulus cucumeris , across the plants, at the early stages, before the flower buds have developed

Mini-Airbug, Rapid deployment of beneficials.

labour by up to 80% in a single work session Different combinations of natural enemies can be released to control pests such as thrips , mite and whitefly [...] ensures an even distribution of the material up to ± 1.5 to 2 metres from the Mini-Airbug, depending on the material The fan can be switched off, and only [...] Mini-Airbug The Mini-Airbug has been specially developed to introduce natural enemies rapidly, to protect ornamentals and vegetable crops. The Mini-Airbug

Pollination

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 [...] freely (vagrant) on hemp/cannabis plants. Aculops cannabicola is host specific to hemp/cannabis ( Cannabis sativa ). It cannot survive on other plants. Damage [...] Damage is caused by the mites sucking out the contents of plant cells. Hemp russet mite develops on the stems and petioles of the hemp plant and can cause

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Blackcurrant aphid

General The blackcurrant aphid, Cryptomyzus galeopsidis , attacks black currant and also red current. It is widespread throughout Europe and also present [...] present in the Russian Far East and North America. Damage symptoms Blackcurrant aphids produce large amounts of sticky honeydew on which black sooty mould [...] grow. Leaves and fruit quickly turn black and fruit can become unmarketable. Life cycle and appearance of Blackcurrant aphid Aphids have a complex life

Leafhoppers

Biological control of leafhoppers Leafhoppers are highly mobile, sap-sucking pests that feed on plant leaves, causing discoloration, stippling and leaf curling [...] plant growth and can lead to reduced yield and lower crop quality. In addition, leafhoppers can transmit plant pathogens, increasing the risk of disease spread [...] within greenhouse and field crops. Effective leafhopper control is therefore essential to maintain healthy and productive cultivation. By combining monitoring

Rose aphid

General The rose aphid, Macrosiphum rosae , is a serious and often abundant pest of roses. It is virtually cosmopolitan and widely spread in Europe. Damage [...] rose aphids retard the growth of buds and new shoots. Foliage and flowers are often disfigured and contaminated with sticky honeydew on which black sooty [...] cycle and appearance of Rose aphid Aphids have a complex life cycle, with both winged and wingless forms of adults and a great variety in colour. In greenhouses

Large raspberry aphid

General The large raspberry aphid, Amphorophora idaei, is the most important aphid species found on raspberries in Europe. It only feeds on raspberry. [...] populations that are high enough to reduce yield by direct feeding damage. The major problem is the spreading of various raspberry viruses by the aphids. Life [...] cycle and appearance of Large raspberry aphid Aphids have a complex life cycle, with both winged and wingless forms of adults and a great variety in colour