Crane flies

during the autumn.. Larvae overwinter in the soil, usually in the third instar stage. and start feeding again in spring. They become active again and feed [...] Eggs are black in colour, oval, 1mm long and deposited on the soil surface. Larvae are cylindrical, tapering toward the head, and grey-brown in colour. Larvae [...] feed voraciously when the soil begins to warm up in spring. The larvae pupate below the soil surface in summer. The pupal stage lasts about two weeks.

Natupol Excel

inside. Seal the entire hive in a plastic bag, remove it from the crop area, and dispose of the sealed bag and sugar water tank in accordance with local waste [...] the brood in the weeks after the introduction, increasing both colony size and pollination performance. After some weeks the colony will reach its maximum [...] m² (35-60 flowers) per week, and for crops grown under artificial light or in warmer environments. Crops Crops with >35 flowers/m 2 /week, such as cherry

Bacterial wilt, brown rot

makes it more dangerous in temperate regions. It survives well in water and in many different soil types and on alternative hosts like weeds. It invades [...] quarantine organism in Europe and considered a bioterrorist organism in the United States. It is a commonly found soil-inhabitant in tropical and subtropical [...] a plant pathogenic bacterium. It is a soil-borne disease and colonises the xylem, causing bacterial wilt and brown rot in a very wide range of potential

Oleander scale

yield. Damage to fruit occurs in heavy infestations, where spotting and often deformity of fruits affects market value. In olives this is seen as green [...] offspring during her lifespan. At 30°C, there is a large reduction in fertility and high mortality in crawlers. [...] green spots on purple fruits. Damage to foliage is particularly important in ornamentals . Heavy infestation can lead to yellowing, leaf and shoot malformation

Bacterial soft rot, bacterial stem rot

population densities. It can survive as epiphytic bacteria on various plants or in the soil in low densities. It has also been found in the gut of insects [...] carotovora . It is one of the pectolytic bacteria causing extensive bacterial rots (bacterial soft rot, bacterial stem rot). Damage symptoms In tomato, Erwinia [...] of the bacterial growth in the pith, the stem seems wet and slimy. Above or below the hollow stem the vascular tissue keeps its normal colour. On the fruits

Predatory mites

demonstrated its practical effectiveness, enabling the use of predatory mites even in suboptimal conditions. Examples of predatory mites in Ulti-Mite sachets [...] are similar to the adults in appearance, but smaller in size. Predatory mites are typically measuring only a millimetre in length. Their bodies are often [...] Predatory mites are beneficial arthropods used in pest control to manage and reduce populations of harmful pests in various agricultural and horticultural settings

Transeius montdorensis

montdorensis in sachets The predatory mite Transeius montdorensis is also available in breeding sachets ( Montdo-Mite Plus, Montdo Ulti-Mite). In this case [...] predatory mites multiply in the sachet and disperse into the crop over a period of several weeks. Hang sachets in sheltered locations in the crop, avoid hanging [...] species of predatory mite utilized in biological pest control . These predatory mites are known for their effectiveness in controlling pest populations, including

Onion fly

advantages over chemical control. It's crucial to remember that nematode treatments are more effective when used in conjunction with other pest management [...] frequent pest that harms allium plants, including leek, garlic, and onion crops. It is a small fly, measuring between 5 and 7 mm long, with a grayish-yellowish [...] laid by the female onion fly on the young leaves, necks of onion seedlings or in the soil close to the base of onion plants. The onion fly larvae that emerge

Amblyseius andersoni

0.5 mm in size. Predatory mites are usually found on the lower surface of the leaves, often in the corner of the main vein and lateral veins. It is not [...] Amblyseius andersoni is also available in breeding sachets ( Anso-Mite Plus ). In this case the predatory mites multiply in the sachet and disperse into the [...] laid on the underside of leaves, often in the axil of veins. They are oval, white and are approximately 0.14 mm in diameter. The larvae have six legs, are

Aphidoletes aphidimyza

is available in bottle ( Aphidend ). Open the bottle in the greenhouse Place the bottle directly on the soil or rockwool slabs or hang it in-between the [...] midge known for its effectiveness in biological pest control , specifically targeting aphids . This beneficial insect is widely employed in integrated pest [...] night, it is crucial to keep the night temperature above 12°C/61°F, to ensure optimal conditions for oviposition. Apply Aphidoletes aphidimyza in an environment