Cryptolaemus montrouzieri

beetle belonging to the family Coccinellidae. The beneficial insect is a small but highly effective predator in biological pest control . Originating from Australia [...] leaves or on even greenhouse materials. Pupae resemble fullgrown larvae, but are inactive, attached to the surface. Adult stage: Adult Cryptolaemus mo

Orius laevigatus

the primary predatory stage. They resemble smaller versions of the adults but lack fully developed wings. Nymphs are yellow initially, turning darker (orange

Raspberry

This particular plant species has its origins in Europe and northern Asia, but nowadays the fruit is being extensively produced in other temperate regions [...] and R. strigosus. The fruit of the raspberry plant is red, tasty and sweet but tart-flavoured. Raspberries are a seasonal fruit and produced in summer or [...] or early autumn. Botanically speaking, the raspberry is not a berry, but an aggregate fruit of numerous drupelets around a central core.

Angular leaf spot

light sources: when reflected light is used, the lesions look dark green, but when transmitted light is used, they are translucent. When conditions are [...] brown and then become necrotic. The foliar symptoms are the most important, but also all types of vascular tissue of the crown can be infected, creating a [...] to desiccation and can survive well in dry leaves or leaves in the soil, but not independantly in the soil. Under humid conditions, bacteria ooze from

Black root rot of cucurbits

like black stripes. The disease is usually restricted to a few of the roots but in severe cases all roots may be infected. At the final stage of the disease [...] a less severe infection, the vines may wilt at a late stage of the crop, but when water supply is in any way limited during earlier periods of high evaporation [...] forms sclerotia which can survive adverse conditions for years in the soil, but little else is known about the life cycle. The fungus is dispersed by water

The journey of sustainable citrus farming in agriculture

operates "Explotación de los pardos," where agriculture isn't just a profession but a lifelong passion. Adapting to challenges and embracing change Balbino's [...] Ulti-Mite . These biocontrol solutions have not only proven to be successful but also reduced the reliance on chemical pesticides. The path to environmental [...] methods. These sustainable approaches not only control pests effectively but also yield healthier, higher-quality fruits while minimizing environmental

Gooseberry

mostly green, but there are also red (varying to purple), yellow and white varieties. The wild berries are smaller than cultivated kinds, but do have a nice

Neoseiulus californicus

selective predator of Tetranychid mites, i.e. it prefers to feed on spider mites but can also feed and survive on other prey, including other mites, thrips or [...] underside of the leaves. They are smaller than those of Phytoseiulus persimilis but similar to eggs of other predatory mites like for instance Amblyseius swirskii

Potato aphid

The potato aphid ( Macrosiphum euphorbiae ) is of North American origin, but is these days distributed throughout the world. It is a highly polyphagous [...] s species with a preference for Solanaceae (particularly potato), but has also been identified on more than 200 plant species from more than 20 families [...] Retarded growth and defoliation reduce yield. Plant sap is rich in sugars, but has a low protein content. Aphids therefore need to extract large quantities

Circular scale

Chrysomphalus aonidum is a tropical species, native to the Oriental region but it has been dispersed widely in tropical and subtropical parts of the world [...] lower and central parts of mature trees. Circular scale prefers the leaves, but in high infestations it may spread to fruits, stems and trunks, and may cause [...] single pair of wings. First-instar nymphs are 0.3 mm long and have legs, but soon settle to form circular, initially white scales. Circular scales reproduce