almost exclusively at night. Damage symptoms Larger caterpillars eat large areas of leaves and can also attack stems, rendering them fragile and…
infected crop entirely or, if the crop is old, only the plants in the infected area, with a substantial buffer zone. Replanting can only take place…
and then uses the content of the plant cells as nutrients. On the infected area, new spores are formed within a few days. Under circumstances…
n, premature leaf-fall and cosmetic damage. In tropical and subtropical areas this can lead to burning in fruit such as tomato and melon. Loss of…
leaving only the veins. The larvae feed also on the chlorophyll-rich green areas of stems and pods causing whitening of the crop. Heavily damaged…
several preventative measures: Practice good crop hygiene Keep the growing area clean and free from weeds, debris, and plant residues that can harbor…
Propagation fruit vegetables and ornamentals Apply 1.5 g/m2 of cultivated area, suspended in 2.5-5 litres of water, immediately after sowing seeds, or…
susceptible to whitefly infestations. Practice strict hygiene Keep the growing area clean and free from debris, weeds, and plant residues that can…
pollination progress, collect approximately 20 closed flowers from different areas. It is essential that all closed flowers exhibit bite marks. Closed…
natural predatory behaviour. Ladybugs use their keen sense of smell to locate areas with aphid infestations. Once they find aphids, ladybugs use their…
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