Flies

cause little direct damage to plants, they are often a problem due to their large number. Larvae of flies of the family Keroplatidae (mainly Lyprauta sp.)

Onion thrips

saw-like ovipositor. Larvae are light to yellowish green in colour, with a large head and bright red eyes. The colour of the adult depends on the food source

Spotted Wing Drosophila

distinguished from males of other Drosophila species or SWD females by a large dark spot on each wing, where their common name is derived from. Females

Impatiens thrips

upper- and undersides of the leaves. This species of thrips is relatively large. Both males and females are dark brown to black in colour with orange pi

Apple rosy aphid

s of females. By late May or June (in the northern hemisphere) multiple large colonies may be present on the trees. Winged aphids are produced in June

Natutec Airobug

distribution of natural enemies in the crop. The Airobug can be used for large surfaces and full field distribution in high-tech greenhouses with internal

Yellow rose aphid

sugars, but has a low protein content. Aphids therefore need to extract large quantities of sap to get sufficient protein. The excess sugar is secreted

Woolly apple aphid

late March or April (in the northern hemisphere) and around the end of May, large colonies covered by conspicuous white, sticky “wool” can be seen, mainly

Rancho Los Pinos is nature's ally

distributed to markets in Asia, Europe, North America, and domestically. The large production scale, high water demand, and pest pressures challenge the Los

Grey mould

aborting fruits, since these can be infected after abortion and then provide a large amount of inoculum Extra Silicon and/or Calcium nutrition hardens the cell