Shore fly

scale that growth, particularly of young cuttings, can be retarded. Life cycle and appearance of Shore fly The life cycle of the shore fly ( Scatella tenuicosta [...] commonly, often in the vicinity of water. They feed on algae. Other shore fly species have diverse feeding habits but the larvae of most species feed on rotting [...] tenuicosta ) has the following stages: egg, three larval instars, a pupa and the adult fly. The eggs are laid singly and are bean-shaped. A first instar larva

Integrated Pest Management

t. Beneficial insects and biological control One of the key aspects of IPM is harnessing the power of natural enemies to control pest populations. Predatory [...] the systematic observation of crops throughout their growth cycle. This involves a close inspection of plants for signs of pests and diseases. This practice [...] techniques like Rollertraps or Horiver contribute to control of the flying stages of pests like whitefly and thrips . For some other pests, pheromone traps can

Buckthorn-potato aphid

transmission of viruses. Life cycle and appearance of Buckthorn-potato aphid Aphids have a complex life cycle, with both winged and wingless forms of adults [...] The aphids overwinter as eggs on buckthorn. After emerging in spring, the aphids mainly feed on the underside of leaves of their summer hosts and start [...] n distribution and is a major pest of potatoes, where it also transmits viruses. It also attacks a large number of other crops, for instance sweet pepper

Crane flies

General The larvae of crane flies , called leatherjackets, live in the soil and feed on roots and shoots (which they pull into the ground of mainly grasses [...] causes brown spots in grasslands, turf and cereal fields. Exit holes of the burrows of the larvae might also be visible. Secondary damage may come from birds [...] appearance of Crane flies Adult crane flies are large flies with females reaching 45-50 mm across. They have long, spindly legs and one pair of narrow, clear

Cabbage looper

cycle and appearance of Trichoplusia ni Adults can deposit up to 300 eggs on the underside margins of the upper leaves of plants. The eggs have a spherical [...] sesame and cotton. One of the reasons why this plague can be serious is that the moth is able to disperse widely, reaching distances of up to 200 km. Damage [...] green with a white band on both sides of the body. Pupation takes place in webbed cocoons often on the underside of the host plants. The pupae have a green

Koppert One

evaluates the harmfulness of various pesticides, considering both direct impacts like mortality or hindered development from eggs or pupae, as well as indirect [...] Side Effects app Understand the impact of pesticides on beneficial organisms and pollinators Pesticides can have both direct and indirect effects on natural [...] indirect effects such as reduced fertility (egg laying), problems with regard to moulting, or a repellent effect. The data within this database serves as

Stratiolaelaps scimitus (Hypoaspis miles)

soil and at the base of plant stems. The reduction of the infestation level occurs at a slow but steady rate. Feeding behaviour of Stratiolaelaps scimitus [...] on the rear end of the body. The eggs, larvae, and first nymphal instars are white, with nymphs becoming light brown as they age. The eggs are white, oval [...] predatory mite occurring naturally in several parts of the world. This predatory mite controls larvae of sciarid flies (fungus gnats), thrips pupae and other

Thrips

deposits an egg, she makes an opening in the plant tissue. The eggs are laid in leaves, flower petals and in the soft parts of stalks. On the leaves of sweet [...] cycle of thrips Thrips develop through six stages: the egg, two larval instars, a pre-pupa and a pupal instar, and finally the adult insect. The eggs are [...] both pairs of wings are fully developed. Only at this stage can the particular species of thrips be identified based on form, colour and pattern of hairs.

Effective control with Chrysopa-E!

which uses the egg stage of the lacewing, Chrysoperla carnea , instead of the larval stage used previously, to greater effect. Advantages of Chrysopa-E Due [...] using an earlier phase of lacewing - the natural enemy of aphids, mealybugs and Echinothrips – growers can now tackle hotspots of these harmful pests more [...] crops with good results. Extreme number of predators By using an earlier phase of lacewing - the natural enemy of aphids , mealy bugs and echinothrips –

Mycotal - Effective at lower temperatures

colder periods of the year How fast do viable spores germinate into colonies? Germination of viable spores (%) 100 Germination rate of Mycotal and other [...] Growth of the colony Colony growth rate of Mycotal and other commercial entomopathogenic fungi. Tested in lab conditions at a temperature regime of 5 °C [...] Other commercial entomopathogenic fungi Mycotal Efficacy of Mycotal against thrips Survival of thrips (Frankliniella occidentalis) when sprayed with Mycotal