• Feltiella acarisuga

  acarisuga is available in plastic cups ( Spidend ). Make a hole in the lid and place the cup on the rock wool slab or directly on the soil Protect against [...] direct sunlight and water Leave the cup in place for at least two weeks The dosage of Spidend depends on climate, crop and spider mite density and should always [...] They are aggressive and adapt the amount of food they consume to the density of the spider mite population. Where there are large, localised concentrations

• Cabbage leafroller

  rest, the wings are held folded almost horizontally over the body. The antennae are thin and of medium length. The moths fly when it is dark. The yellow [...] light in colour. The ventral surface is lighter than the dorsal, with hairs located in warty spots that are lighter than the general body colour. In general [...] general, the caterpillar has a rather dull appearance. In the fruit of sweet pepper, however, the caterpillars are much lighter and have dark lateral stripes

• Powdery mildew

  infects the plant by entering through the stomata and there are more stomata on the underside of the leaf. On the upper side, yellow spots are noticeable [...] In severe epidemics in cereals, the ears may also be infected. In pepper, the fluffy colonies occur mostly on the underside of the leaf, because the fungus [...] 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 colonies

• Cyclamen mite

  than the females and their hind legs are modified and used to transport pharate females. Eggs of the cyclamen mite are about half the size of the adult [...] mite. They are oval in form, smooth, transparent and twice as long as they are wide. Both ends are equally rounded. The larvae are opaque white and have only [...] mouth parts. The mites are mostly found within the flower buds, growing tips and young folded leaves, where the humidity is highest and they are protected

• Yellow rose aphid

  usually live in young unfolded leaves. Nymphs and adults extract nutrients from the plant and disturb the balance of growth hormones. As a result, the plant’s [...] honeydew, contaminating fruit and ornamental crops. At the same time, photosynthesis in the leaves is reduced, affecting production. The yellow rose aphid is also [...] skin, betraying their presence in the crop. The yellow rose aphid is holocyclic in North America (i.e. they mate in autumn and produce eggs to overwinter)

• Southern European marshland pyralid

  either within the crop or in another suitable spot in the vicinity. Pupation occurs in a cocoon made of webbing, frass and soil particles. The pupa itself [...] Damage symptoms The caterpillars often stay in the lower strata of the crop, sometimes attacking the stem of the plant as well as the leaves. Late instar [...] feature is the triangle formed by the head and forewings. Moths mainly fly at night, but can sometimes be seen in the daytime. Eggs are laid singly or in groups

• Black vine weevil

  spring in the soil. The depth where the pupae can be found varies between 2 and 20 cm. Pupae are white to cream coloured and 7 - 10 mm long. Outdoors there [...] caused by the feeding of the larvae on the roots. After the roots have been destroyed the larvae move into corms, rhizomes and stem bases of plants. Larvae [...] brownish black and have dull yellow spots on their back. The wing covers are grooved and fused with the body. Therefore, vine weevils cannot fly but can walk very

• Citrus mealybug

  problem in greenhouse horticulture, and in the tropics and sub-tropics on outdoor crops. The insect causes damage especially in fruit trees and ornamental [...] unfit for sale, and the reduced level of photosynthesis in the leaves also reduces flower and fruit production. In ornamental crops, the mere presence of [...] threads. Once the eggs are laid, the female shrivels up and dies. The first instar nymph develops from the egg. These first instar nymphs are known as ‘crawlers’

• Tarnished plant bug

  rot and ring rot. Life cycle and appearance of Tarnished plant bug Adult Lygus lineolaris are true bugs that can grow up to 6.5 mm in length and are variable [...] days later and begin to feed alongside the adults.They go through five nymphal stages, and as they mature they develop dark spots on the thorax and abdomen [...] from the edges of nurseries, and destroying favourable overwintering sites. Damage symptoms Lygus bug adults and nymphs attack the seeds, buds and flowers

• Green potted plants

  flowers and ornate red fruits. These plants grow in the shade and need a moist, well-drained, humus-rich soils. Skimmia plants are strong and are tolerant [...] popular ornamental plant and usually sold as houseplant. The leaves of the Dieffenbachia have white spots and specks and turn the plant into a decorative [...] About There are many species of green potted plants, the most common are: Ficus Skimmia come in many varieties and are usually used as garden plants, because