• Grey mould

  plant parts in a closed plastic bag In tomato: prune with a knife and not by hand, to avoid rugged, irregular wound surfaces In cucumber: remove dead leaves [...] and makes it harder for the fungi to enter the leaves Prevent plant diseases by optimizing plant potential and crop resilience.

• Spider mites and other mites

  foundation of control by feeding on spider mite eggs, larvae, nymphs and adults. Predatory bugs and gall midges complement this activity by seeking out mite [...] critical. This can be done by scouting the plants visually. You can also take steps to prevent plant mites from entering your greenhouse by using hygienic measures [...] and protect plant health . Recognize mites Plant mites can be recognized by their small size and spider-like appearance. Spider mites and false spider

• Carnation tortrix

  damage flower buds, fruit and leaves. The buds are penetrated by the larvae. Petals may be joined by larval silk, thus hampering opening and giving flowers a [...] Finally, at the third larval instar, the whole leaf is attacked and surrounded by a dense silken mass. The larvae hide inside the rolled leaves, growing tips [...] yellowish brown with dark spots. After emerging, they move or are carried by wind to the young growing points or flowers where they spin silk around terminal

• American serpentine leaf miner

  damage to plants both directly and indirectly. The most direct damage is caused by the larvae mining the leaf tissue, leading to desiccation, premature leaf-fall [...] harvest is affected. The older larvae make wider tunnels. Feeding spots made by adult females can also reduce yield, although except with ornamental crops [...] plants can be completely destroyed as a result of the direct damage caused by leaf miners. In gerbera, the larva of the American serpentine leaf miner

• Tomato leaf miner

  damage to plants both directly and indirectly. The most direct damage is caused by the larvae mining the leaf tissue, leading to desiccation, premature leaf-fall [...] harvest is affected. The older larvae make wider tunnels. Feeding spots made by adult females can also reduce yield, although except with ornamental crops [...] plants can be completely destroyed as a result of the direct damage caused by leaf miners. Indirect damage arises when disease causing fungi or bacteria

• Thrips

  to the family Thripidae. Recognise thrips Thrips adults can be identified by the following characteristics: Size and shape: Thrips are tiny, slender insects [...] plant sap. Damage: Thrips can cause damage to leaves, flowers, and fruits by feeding on plant tissue. This can result in distorted growth, discoloration [...] spores or other types of debris. Thrips damage Thrips cause damage to the plant by piercing the cells of the surface tissue and sucking out their contents, causing

• Mealybugs and scales

  predatory beetles and lacewings help reduce mealybug and scale populations by attacking both larvae and adults. Pheromone traps support early detection [...] plants and are mostly host plant specific. Apart from the damage they cause by sucking plant sap, mealybugs and soft scales also produce honeydew (on which [...] growth and causing deformation and/or yellowing of leaves, sometimes followed by defoliation. The overall effect reduces photosynthesis and therefore the yield

• Parasitoid wasps

  targeting specific pest insects. By introducing these beneficial insects, growers can significantly reduce the damage caused by pests, ensuring a higher yield [...] promotes a more sustainable agricultural model. Cost-effective pest management : By incorporating parasitoid wasps into integrated pest management (IPM) strategies [...] tion and host feeding. Parasitisation Parasitisation is the primary means by which parasitoid wasps control pests in agriculture. This process involves

• Onion thrips

  in other sheltered places. The prepupal and pupal instars can be recognized by their developing wing buds. Compared with the prepupa, the pupa has longer [...] and only move if disturbed. Damage symptoms Thrips cause damage to plants by piercing the cells of the surface tissues and sucking out their contents, [...] excreta indicate their presence in the crop. The vigour of the plant is reduced by loss of chlorophyll. When infestations become serious the leaves themselves

• Adalia bipunctata

  natural enemy of aphids , Adalia bipunctata contributes to natural pest control, by preying upon aphids at various stages of their life cycle, helping to control [...] nymphs and adults. Adalia bipunctata 's feeding behaviour is characterized by its ability to rapidly reduce aphid numbers, making it a highly effective [...] the predatory beetle Adalia bipunctata when using it as a biocontrol product by their characteristics at each stage. Different life stages can be identified: