• Vine mealybug

  mealybug and Grapevine mealybug. As the name indicates, this mealybug is mostly found on grapevines, but also on figs and pomegranates. Damage symptoms [...] affected plants. Fruit and flowers are also fouled, rendering them unfit for sale, and the reduced level of photosynthesis in the leaves also reduces flower [...] plants more susceptible to injury caused by other pests and fungal diseases. Life cycle and appearance of Vine mealybug The Mediterranean vine mealybug (

• Fusarium spp.

  banana, whole plantations may die, and the soil may not be suitable for planting for many years subsequently. F. graminearum/Gibberella zeae ( Fusarium [...] the outside of the plant. Most Fusarium species only make asexual spores. Some also produce ascospores. In general, the life cycle of different Fusarium [...] oxysporum ( Fusarium wilt ): Many different hosts, potato ( Solanum tuberosum ), most vegetables and ornamental crops, tomato ( Solanum lycopersicum ) tulips (

• Dwarf bunt

  in the next season. The optimum temperature for germination is 3-8 °C and it takes three to ten weeks for germination. The seedlings are infected after [...] after emergence; the two- to three-leaf stage plants are most susceptible. This disease occurs mostly at some elevation and after prolonged snow cover which [...] Triticum laevis . Since Triticum controversa mostly attacks the 2-3 leaf stage, this is less effective for this fungus Prevent plant diseases by optimizing

• Sciarid flies

  humid and well-watered are particularly at risk. Life cycle and appearance of Sciarid flies The life cycle of sciarid flies has the following stages: egg [...] Sciarid flies constitute the family of Sciaridae. The species that cause most damage to crops belong to the genera Bradysia and Lycoriella . Lycoriella [...] attracted to a broad range of pathogenic and non-pathogenic micro-organisms for oviposition. Indirect damage is caused by the larvae and adults transferring

• Yellow rose aphid

  viruses attacking strawberries and roses. Life cycle and appearance of Yellow rose aphid Aphids have a complex life cycle, with both winged and wingless forms [...] overwinter). It is also holocyclic in parts of Europe, whereas throughout most of the world it is anholocyclic (i.e. only multiplying parthenogenetically

• Powdery mildew

  the colonies mostly occur in these crops. In covered roses, the colonies appear first and foremost on the upper side of the leaves. In most crops, the white [...] contact with water for no more than a few hours. Powdery mildew spores, either ascospores or conidia, don’t need nutrients or water for germination. In general [...] cereals, the ears may also be infected. In pepper, the fluffy colonies occur mostly on the underside of the leaf, because the fungus infects the plant by entering

• Strawberry

  at various life stages. These biocontrol agents contribute to the biological pest control of aphids in strawberry crops, reducing the need for chemical [...] crop damage. Additionally, pest scouting allows for the early detection of emerging pests, facilitating prompt intervention and preventing potential outbreaks [...] and fruits, if not properly managed. Implementing IPM strategies is crucial for effectively controlling and mitigating the impacts of these pests and diseases

• Green peach aphid

  as malformations of the growing tips. Life cycle and appearance of green peach aphid Aphids have a complex life cycle, with both winged and wingless forms [...] aphids , the peach potato aphid ( Myzus persicae subsp. persicae ) is the most important vector of viral diseases. It can transmit at least 100 different [...] honeydew, contaminating fruit and ornamental crops and rendering them unsuitable for market. At the same time, photosynthesis in the leaves is reduced, affecting

• Greenhouse crop pollination

  agricultural industry. For the past 40 years we have been at the forefront of developing cutting-edge pollination solutions for the horticultural industry [...] improved fruit set, enhanced size, better coloration, extended production shelf life and quality. Natural pollination contributes to year-round cultivation of [...] horticultural pollination. It harnesses the power of bumblebees, nature's most efficient pollinators, to ensure reliable and effective pollination in g

• Tomato russet mite

  the plant and moves upwards as the mites ascend. Life cycle and appearance of tomato russet mite All life stages of the tomato russet mite are extremely [...] lives freely (vagrant) on tomato plants. Aculops lycopersici was detected for the first time in Australia and is a pest in tomatoes in all areas where they [...] damage can occur, especially at high temperatures when population growth is most rapid and affected leaves dry out quickly. The damage is first seen on the