• Effective control with Chrysopa-E!

  control products for aphids (parasitic wasps) often tackle only one specific aphid species, while Chrysopa-E eats all types of aphids, mealybugs and Echinothrips [...] Economical and better biocontrol of aphids, mealy bugs and Echinothrips Aphids and mealy bugs are difficult to control and an increasing problem in many [...] return on investment. With Chrysopa-E, you have a very large army of biological control agents ready for action. Chrysopa-E eats all types of aphids , mealy

• European red mite

  Mites Damage symptoms Feeding of European red mites on leaves of trees causes initially brown spots on the leaves and when these coalesce the leaves loose [...] n is heavy, leaves can drop. Life cycle and appearance of European red mite The European red mite feeds mainly on the undersides of leaves but moves to [...] with a thin stalk on top. They look a bit like an onion. Adult females are about 0.4 mm long, brick red, and oval shaped with white hairs on their back and

• Horiver Disc

  Use Horiver Disc for trapping root aphids and fungus gnats. Pests Root aphids , fungus gnats . Mode of action Insect pests are attracted to the colour

• Aphiscout

  most commonly occurring aphids . Mode of action Adult parasitic wasps emerge from the mummies and females lay their eggs into aphids . The next generation [...] align with the opening Dosage The dosage of Aphiscout depends on climate, crop and aphid density and species, and should always be adjusted to the particular [...] emerge within 2 weeks. Releases should be repeated when aphids are still present. If the aphid species present is known it might be better to switch to

• Silver-Y moth

  cause considerable damage. Damage symptoms The larvae feed on leaves, causing typical caterpillar damage. Feeding damage includes feeding on the leaf epidermis [...] inflicts much damage to agricultural crops, particularly brassicas, from August onward. The silver-Y moth ( Autographa gamma ) feeds on plants of 14 families [...] epidermis and on the petiole, skeletonized leaves, accumulation of frass and destruction of growing points. Life cycle and appearance of Silver-Y moth The forewings

• Getting a head start - The importance of scouting in winter

  January 31, 2025

  tissues, especially the undersides of leaves and new growth, where pests often hide. Look for signs of feeding damage, excrement, or the presence of live [...] Understanding pest behaviour in winter and early spring Many pests, including aphids , mites, and various larvae, can survive the winter in various life stages [...] this period allows growers to identify pest populations before they reach damaging levels. Early detection is crucial because many pests can reproduce rapidly

• Box tree moth

  serious threat as invasive species. Damage symptoms The larvae of the box tree moth ( Cydalima perspectalis ) feed on the leaves of box trees, but can also attack [...] causing them to dry out and die. Damage on a box-tree most often starts in the lower part, where the oldest leaves, which contain high concentrations [...] gelatinous mass on the leaves of box trees. The light green larvae have black stripes with white dots and hairs and a black head. Depending on environmental

• Grey mould

  common symptoms are grey-brown lesions. The lesions occur on leaves, stems, fruits and flowers. On flowers, usually small round specks occur first, called [...] wound surfaces In cucumber: remove dead leaves on the stem once, especially in the autumn, because from these leaves the stems are infected, possibly killing [...] may or may not grow into larger grey-brown lesions. The symptoms on fruits, flowers and on various parts of potted plants often only become visible during

• Downy mildew of Cucurbits

  mildew on cucurbit crops like cucumber, cantaloupe, pumpkin, watermelon and squash. Damage symptoms Downy mildew pathogens infect mostly the leaves but [...] cause lesions on the upper leaf surface, bordered by the veins, which are first yellow and then turn brown. On the underside of the leave fluffy growth [...] grow inside the leaves and after a while new spore-bearing structures are protruding from the stomata. Because there are more stomata on the underside of

• Broad mite

  that feed on fungi, algae, plants, as well as insect and mite predators and parasites. Those living on plants can cause considerable damage to their host [...] ( Polyphagotarsonemus latus ) can occur both on vegetable and ornamental crops. Damage symptoms The damage caused by the broad mite ( Polyphagotarsonemus [...] Extensive damage can be caused by relatively low populations. Frequently, the lower leaves of a plant remain unaffected while the younger leaves are badly