Shallot aphid

General The shallot aphid, Myzus ascalonicus , is extremely polyphagous. It feeds on crops such as onions, shallots, strawberries, lettuce, brassicas and potatoes and many ornamentals . The shallot ap

Leafhoppers

Biological control of leafhoppers Caterpillars are highly destructive pests that feed on leaves, stems and fruits, causing serious damage to greenhouse and field crops. Their feeding reduces photosynt

Black bean aphid

General The black bean aphid, Aphis fabae , is widespread in temperate regions, where it is a serious economic pest of beans. It is highly polyphagous, and attacks a wide range of other crops. Damage

Crane flies

General The larvae of crane flies , called leatherjackets, live in the soil and feed on roots and shoots (which they pull into the ground of mainly grasses and cereal crops. The adults do not cause an

Thrips

Thysanoptera Thrips What are thrips? Several species of thrips are a major problem in greenhouse horticulture. The Western flower thrips ( Frankliniella occidentalis ) is the most damaging species. Th

Whitefly

Hemiptera Whitefly What are whiteflies? Whiteflies are a group of small, winged insects that belong to the family Aleyrodidae. They are called "whiteflies" because they are typically white or yellowis

Horse-chestnut leaf miner

General The horse-chestnut leaf miner, Cameraria ohridella , probably originates from natural stands of the European horse-chestnut in Greece, Albania and Macedonia. It was first observed attacking or

Woolly apple aphid

Eriosoma lanigerum Woolly apple aphid General The woolly aphid, Eriosoma lanigerum , is a serious worldwide apple pest. It is probably of North American origin and has been distributed to other parts

Blueberry aphid

Ericaphis scammelli Blueberry aphid General The blueberry aphid, Ericaphis fimbriata or Ericaphis scammelli , is most likely of North American origin and was probably introduced into Europe with plant

Apple rosy aphid

Dysaphis plantaginea Apple rosy aphid General The rosy apple aphid, Dysaphis plantaginea , is a serious apple pest. It is widespread in Europe and also occurs in Africa, North and South America, and A