• Effective Spider Mite Control on Ornamentals

  April 10, 2019

  apply Spidex ( Phytoseiulus persimilis ) to and around any spider mite infestations. Spidex has long been used for effective spider mite control, but with [...] that aids correct application. Apply Spidex onto and around spider mite infested leaves. The predatory mites pierce the prey with their mouthparts and suck

• Oak processionary moth

  parts of the Middle East. Damage symptoms The nests of caterpillars on infested trees are clearly visible. The larvae of the oak processionary moth cause

• Cotton aphid

  plant’s growth is retarded giving rise to deformed leaves or, if the infestation occurs early enough in the season, the death of young plants. Retarded

• Tobacco aphid

  plant’s growth is retarded giving rise to deformed leaves or, if the infestation occurs early enough in the season, the death of young plants. Retarded

• Cabbage moth

  accumulates in the heart of cabbage, thereby lowering the commercial value of infested crops. Life cycle and appearance of Cabbage moth The adult cabbage moth

• Green peach aphid

  plant’s growth is retarded giving rise to deformed leaves or, if the infestation occurs early enough in the season, the death of young plants. Retarded

• Cottony cushion scale

  reducing photosynthesis. Also due to the honeydew, cottony cushion scale infestations are often attended by ants. Life cycle and appearance of Cottony cushion

• Potato aphid

  plant’s growth is retarded giving rise to deformed leaves or, if the infestation occurs early enough in the season, the death of young plants. Retarded

• Tomato looper

  looper ( Chrysodeixis chalcites ) can completely defoliate young plants. Infestations on ornamental plants reduce their marketability. Life cycle and appearance

• Carnation tortrix

  swollen appearance. In some cases, it may not be apparent that flowers are infested. The species is particularly troublesome in the culture of carnations and