May beetle

the ground in which they pupate. The adult beetles emerge a few weeks later but remain in the soil until the temperature is high enough to emerge. Finally

Corn earworm

developing a greyish colour and a black cephalic capsule in the first stage, but later adopting a variety of colours such as green, brown, pink, and yellow

Green peach aphid

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

Predatory mites

population development, predatory mites not only reduce existing pest populations but also act as a deterrent to future infestations. The presence of beneficial [...] sachets present an optimal choice. These sachets contain the same components but come in an industrially compostable plastic packaging that offers superior [...] ly. Protonymphs and deutonymphs are similar to the adults in appearance, but smaller in size. Predatory mites are typically measuring only a millimeter

Cannabis aphid

Adult cannabis aphids are between 1.8–2.7 mm long. They are normally wingless but a winged form appears in late summer. Early in the season, the aphids are

American serpentine leaf miner

serpentine leaf miner ( Liriomyza trifolii ) originates from North America, but occurs also in Europe since about 1976. The American serpentine leaf miner

Cabbage leafroller

ornamental crops, such as roses, alstroemeria, azalea, cyclamen, and kalanchoë, but particularly gerbera. In chrysanthemum too, this species is an increasing

Optimal placement of bumblebee hives

the crop. For horizontal placement, entrances may be in the same direction, but away from the crop, with a maximum of two hives grouped together. Protection

Aphidius matricariae

interventions in agriculture. Adult wasps do not engage in feeding on aphids, but primarily subsist on nectar and water. Life cycle and appearance of Aphidius

House fly

temperatures (around 15°C). Adult flies have an average life span of 15–25 days, but can live up to two months in the right conditions.