Silver-Y moth

line there is a dark dot on each segment. Dorsally there are alternating light and dark stripes. A characteristic feature of this caterpillar is the o [...] d leaves, accumulation of frass and destruction of growing points. Life cycle and appearance of Silver-Y moth The forewings of the silver-Y moth ( Autographa [...] August onward. The silver-Y moth ( Autographa gamma ) feeds on plants of 14 families and is sometimes also encountered in greenhouse crops such as sweet

Pear psylla

and start to feed on young leaves and flowers. Eggs are deposited in crevices of the bark of twigs and hatch after about 3 weeks. There are 5 nymphal instars [...] the harvest of the next year by weakening or killing fruit buds. Pear psyllas excrete large amounts of honeydew. Sooty moulds often grow on the honeydew [...] appearance of Pear psylla Adults pear psyllas are 2-3 mm long and orange red to blackish. They have white, longitudinal stripes on the back of the thorax

Plant Disease Management

disposing of diseased plant material is essential to prevent the spread of pathogens. This practice is particularly important in containing the spread of diseases [...] What is biological disease control? Biological control of plant diseases is a method used to manage and reduce the impact of plant diseases by utilizing [...] Effective prevention of plant diseases involves several key practices. Monitoring Regular monitoring of your plants is vital. Keep a close eye on their health

Horiver Drystick

Whitefly , Nesidiocoris tenuis White: Lygus spp. Mode of action Insect pests are attracted to the colour of the sticky trap and get caught in the glue. Presentation [...] 10 pieces 25x40 cm: 12 pieces Application Place traps in areas with high risk of pest infestation such as areas near doors, gable ends and lateral ventilation [...] 20 m 2 Notes In contrast to Horiver Wetstick , the glue of Horiver Drystick does not come off on your hands Horiver Drystick traps generally do not catch

Natutec Drive

any situation and based on the specifications of the greenhouse. The Natutec Drive module can be used as a customized vehicle or on existing farming equipment [...] for every situation Benefits of Natutec Drive Quality of coverage Accuracy for multiple products and densities Uniformity of distribution, which results [...] product is a unit with a patented release system to disperse material into an airstream for distribution through tubes over crops. The Natutec Drive is applicable

Predatory mites

predatory mites needed based on factors such as the size of your crop and the severity of the pest infestation. Distribution: There are various methods to distribute [...] pests, so knowing the target pest is crucial. Scouting is essential to know where the pest is, how severe the infestation is and to identify the pest. Select [...] necessary: Depending on the severity of the pest problem, multiple releases of predatory mites may be required. Follow the recommendations of your crop consultant

Apple rosy aphid

cauda is dark, short and triangular. Dysaphis plantaginea lays eggs in autumn in bark crevices on spurs and smaller branches, and on the base of buds of [...] leaf fall and death of shoots. Fruits from infested trusses are small and malformed and ripen prematurely. Feeding of aphids directly on fruits causes reddish [...] blotches on the skin. Life cycle and appearance of Rosy apple aphid Aphids have a complex life cycle, with both winged and wingless forms of adults, and

Caterpillar control in greenhouse crops

belong to the Noctuidae, which is the largest of all the lepidopteran families. Their forewings are mostly shades of brown and grey, whilst the hindwings [...] available for monitoring adults of several species. Installing a range of different traps in problem areas at the beginning of the season can help with id [...] moth ( Cacoecimorpha pronubana ). Lepidopteran biology is largely comparable. Females lay eggs on leaves either in groups or individually. After leaving

Cannabis

season, with a focus on early detection. Early identification of pests and diseases allows for timely intervention, reducing the risk of widespread infestations [...] management (IPM) is important when it comes to keeping cannabis plants healthy and productive. This is because cannabis can attract a lot of different pests [...] problems. Biological control is a key component of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) in cannabis cultivation. It involves the use of natural predators, parasitoids

Pollination checklist tomato

flower and makes the flower vibrate. This is known as buzz pollination. The imprints of the bumblebee's jaw on the flower (bite marks) turn brown within [...] hive once the number of bite marks has dropped to just one or two per flower. Pollen is released best at a relative humidity (RH) of between 50% and 80% [...] also reduce the number of healthy flowers. Potential risks include water shortage, non-balanced nutrition, the influence of viruses, plant diseases, pest