• Amblydromalus limonicus

  crawlers and larvae of whiteflies and first and second instar larvae of thrips. Young whitefly eggs (less than 24 hours old, white in colour) are a much [...] adult. Eggs are laid on the underside of leaves. They are oval, white, and are approximately 0.14 mm in diameter. The larvae have six legs, are the same colour [...] thrips (first and second larval stages) and eggs and larvae of greenhouse whitefly ( Trialeurodes vaporariorum ) and tobacco whitefly ( Bemisia tabaci ).

• Maize

  world. When it comes to numbers and volumes; there is more maize produced every year (in terms of weight) than of any other grain. [...] corn and flour corn. Already about 10,000 years ago, maize was domesticated by the indigenous communities in Mexico and it still plays a main role in the [...] the preparation of Mexican food dishes. The leafy stalk of the maize plant produces separate pollen and ovuliferous inflorescences, also specified as ears

• Glasshouse potato aphid

  colour, and has an overall shiny appearance. Antennae are marked by a number of darker bands, and their length exceeds that of the body. The legs are also [...] anholocyclic (no eggs are laid) and holocyclic (winter eggs are produced) lifecycles. There is no alternation of hosts, and the two types of life cycles occur [...] growth above with lumpy leaves and curled leaf margins. The immediate effects of piercing by the aphids are visible in lower leaves in the form of yellow patches

• Unauthorized Sellers: A Notice to Our Loyal Customers

  May 7, 2024

  Marketplace, Kijiji, and other re-sellable platforms. These “unauthorized distributors” are purchasing products (mainly sachets) and re-selling them singularly [...] specific batch of sachets should only be stored/sold during weeks 19/20. After these weeks, if they are not already on the plants, they are no longer viable [...] however almost all of our products need to be used within 1-2 days after receipt from us. Storing any products for any length of time, past the expiration

• Aphidius colemani

  remains dry and is not moved from its introduction site for at least a few days The dosage of Aphipar depends on climate, crop and aphid density and should [...] wasps to track down and parasitize aphids , even when they are at low density. The behaviour of the female during egg-laying is typical of the Aphidiidae. [...] similar to that of Aphidius spp. The aphids do not die at once but usually continue to feed and secrete honeydew. Second and third instar aphids are preferred

• Plant Disease Management

  disease cycles and reduces the buildup of pathogens in the soil. Disease-resistant varieties Another vital aspect of prevention is the use of disease-resistant [...] in turn, are more resilient and better equipped to resist diseases. Sanitation Finally, good sanitation plays a critical role. Removing and promptly disposing [...] biological disease control? Biological control of plant diseases is a method used to manage and reduce the impact of plant diseases by utilizing beneficial organisms

• Orius insidiosus

  caterpillars , and mites . It also feeds on pollen. The prey is pierced with the mouthparts and the body contents are consumed. All stages of thrips are preyed [...] crops worldwide. Both adults and nymphs are voracious predators, capable of piercing and feeding on the soft bodies of their prey. The predatory bug Orius [...] piercing-sucking mouthparts with which they feed on thrips and other small insects. Adult stage : Adult Orius insidiosus are small, elongated insects, about

• Swirski-Mite Plus

  Pests Young larvae of various thrips species and eggs and larvae of whitefly . Crops Do not use in tomato. Mode of action Predatory mites multiply in the [...] humidity below 60%. Combined use Can be combined with Orius spp. and whitefly parasitoids. Do not combine with other generalist predatory mites ( Neoseiulus cucumeris [...] the sachet and disperse into the crop over a period of several weeks. Predatory mites use their piercing mouthparts to extract the contents of their prey

• Beet armyworm

  during the day and is active only at night. The forewings are grey-brown suffused with a dark brown or black. The head and thorax are brown and the abdomen [...] Flowers and buds are also attacked. This large-scale damage has considerable consequences for the growth of the crop. With a substantial population of caterpillars [...] layers, and on top of a mass of white, cottony hairs and scales from the moth’s body. The eggs, usually grey but sometimes greenish or pinkish, are laid at

• Cotton aphid

  production. Life cycle and appearance of Cotton aphid Aphids have a complex life cycle, with both winged and wingless forms of adults and a great variety in [...] including the cucumber mosaic virus. Nymphs and adults extract nutrients from the plant and disturb the balance of growth hormones. As a result, the plant’s [...] extract large quantities of sap to get sufficient protein. The excess sugar is secreted in the form of honeydew, making the crop and its fruit sticky. Black