• Flies

  , Drosophila suzukii , has recently developed into a major pest on soft fruits in Europe and North America. Sciarid flies and shore flies are mainly a [...] Europe and the Americas where it is causing serious damage to many soft fruit crops. Fly damage Flies can cause damage to crops both directly and indirectly [...] feeding on root hairs and tender roots as well as stem and leaf tissue and fruits. The lesions caused by feeding larvae provide invasion routes for various

• Brown soft scale

  throughout the world. C. hesperidum has many host plants, including sub-tropical fruit crops (citrus, papaya, etc.) and ornamentals such as schefflera, ficus, hibiscus [...] becomes infected by sooty moulds which can cover the leaves, flowers and fruit of the host and reduce photosynthesis and respiration. Life cycle and appearance

• Bumblebee pollination

  significantly increase pollination success rates, leading to better fruit set, increased fruit size, and better crop uniformity. Embracing bumblebee pollination [...] yields. As natural pollinators, bumblebees play a crucial role in enhancing fruit and vegetable production, leading to better harvests and improved crop quality [...] pollinating. This benefits cross pollination which is often required in various fruit or seed crops. Bumblebees are active from early morning till late at night

• Caterpillars

  intact. Flowers, fruits and growing tips can also be eaten by larger caterpillars. Some species mine in leaves or bore holes into fruit or stems, making [...] Caterpillars are highly destructive pests that feed on leaves, stems and fruits, causing serious damage to greenhouse and field crops. Their feeding reduces

• Circular scale

  high infestations it may spread to fruits, stems and trunks, and may cause yellowing of leaves, premature leaf and fruit drop, and stem dieback. First signs

• Obscure mealybug

  effect is a reduction of photosynthesis and therefore the yield. Flowers and fruit often drop off. Plant sap is rich in sugars, but low in proteins. In order [...] secretion of the mealybugs, reduces the ornamental value of the affected plants. Fruit and flowers are also fouled, rendering them unfit for sale, and the reduced [...] reduced level of photosynthesis in the leaves also reduces flower and fruit production. In ornamental crops, the mere presence of mealybugs is sufficient to

• Black bean aphid

  form of honeydew, making the crop and its fruit sticky. Black moulds grow on this honeydew, contaminating fruit and ornamental crops. At the same time,

• Protected vegetables

  bumblebee pollination Improved Fruit Set and Quality: Bumblebee pollination leads to more uniform and well-formed fruits, resulting in higher marketable [...] crops yield more and larger fruits compared to those relying solely on wind or other less efficient pollinators. Faster Fruit Maturation: Bumblebees facilitate [...] facilitate quicker fruit development due to their efficient pollination techniques. Enhanced Crop Consistency: Uniform fruiting, achieved through effective

• SWD

  May 8, 2019

  Pherodis Fruit Fly Attractant Spotted wing drosophila (SWD), a native of south-east Asia, is now a widespread and serious threat to soft and stone fruit crops [...] most vulnerable stages of attack (which is usually several weeks before fruit ripening!). Koppert Drososan trap Koppert Drososan trap Koppert’s Drososan [...] very attractive to the pest and the mesh openings are large enough for the fruit fly but will keep out unwanted by-catch of larger insects such as bees and

• Natupol Trio

  developed for open-field crops, blossoming in spring. Crops Stone fruits, pome fruits, strawberry , blueberry . Mode of action After introduction of the [...] water tank in accordance with local waste disposal regulations. Reviews Fruit grower uses Natupol Tripol for outdoor pollination