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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 insidiosus

Orius insidiosus for thrips control Orius insidiosus is a small but highly effective predatory bug for biological pest control of thrips . This beneficial [...] Feeding behaviour of Orius insidiosus Orius insidiosus is a generalist predator but has a preference for thrips . In addition, it feeds on a variety of small [...] the primary predatory stage. They resemble smaller versions of the adults but lack fully developed wings. Nymphs are yellow initially, turning darker (orange

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

Downy mildew of Cucurbits

and squash. Damage symptoms Downy mildew pathogens infect mostly the leaves but occasionally also stems and fruits. They cause lesions on the upper leaf surface [...] and appearance of Downy mildew Pathogens causing downy mildew are not fungi but Oomycetes and related to Pythium and Phytophthora. They survive as oospores

Grapes

varieties of Vitis vinifera grapes, but only a few play an important commercial role when it comes to the production of wine, but also table grapes. Still, cultivars

Soybean

diameter. Soybean seeds vary greatly in size and the hull can be black or brown, but also blue, yellow or green. When planting soybean plants, there is considerably [...] States. Soybeans are now an important global crop can be used as food crop, but also provide oil and are a major source of protein.