Flies

Ephydridae (shore flies). The larvae of these insects generally live on rotting plant material and are mostly found in the soil. The spotted wing drosophila , [...] that is rich in organic matter. Although they cause little direct damage to plants, they are often a problem due to their large number. Larvae of flies of [...] And Botrytis sp. Adults can also spread pathogens from diseased to healthy plants. Frass deposited on leaves or flowers in ornamental crops, lettuce, and

Common asparagus beetle

blackish fluid, consisting of faecal material, which may contaminate the plant. Life cycle and appearance of Common asparagus beetle The life cycle of the [...] eggs, standing perpendicularly on the branches and leaves of the asparagus plants. Larvae are dark grey to whitish, have small black heads and three pairs

Japanese beetle

prevent further spread. The Japanese beetle is on the A2 list of the European Plant Protection Organization (EPPO). To prevent its further spread in Europe, [...] occurrences outside the known area in Italy need to be reported to the National Plant Protection Authorities. Damage symptoms Skeletonized foliage is the most [...] adults are gregarious, usually beginning to feed on foliage at the top of a plant and working downwards. The larvae are most abundant in well-kept lawns and

Cucumber

pests, including aphids , leafminers , mealybugs , moths & caterpillars , plant bugs , spider mites and other pest mites , thrips , and whiteflies , which [...] unchecked. Concurrently, bacterial and fungal diseases pose a threat to cucumber plants, potentially decimating yields. Implementing IPM strategies is crucial for [...] analysis, to track potential threats. Scouting typically begins before planting and continues throughout the growing season, with a focus on early detection

Bugs

Find solutions for bugs in your crop Bug damage Phytophagous bugs damage plants by puncturing leaves and growing points with their piercing-sucking mouthparts [...] and deformed growth as a result of toxic substances that they inject into plants while feeding. Solution Finder Find solutions for your crop Bug damage Bug

Horiver Disc

cover paper from one side of the trap Place trap around the stem of the plant with the sticky side down, just above the substrate Remove the silicone cover [...] when largely covered by insects and/or debris Dosage One Horiver Disc per plant. Storage temperature 0-32°C/32-104°F. Storage time See Best before date.

Stratiolaelaps scimitus (Hypoaspis miles)

material evenly on soil or planting medium (not on the plastic) The dosage of Entomite-M depends on climate, crop, planting medium and pest density and [...] soil-dwelling insects. The mites appear in and on the soil and at the base of plant stems and offer a sustainable and environmentally friendly alternative to [...] soil-dwelling insects. The mites appear in and on the soil and at the base of plant stems. The reduction of the infestation level occurs at a slow but steady

Shore fly

feed on algae and their larvae on algae and decaying organic matter on planting substrate. Growers consider shore flies to be mostly a nuisance pest, but [...] and other unicellular organisms, they do not cause any direct damage to plant production. However, they are considered a nuisance pest because the flies [...] surfaces and the female disperses her tiny (0.1 mm) eggs on the surface of the plant growing medium. Short, leathery, translucent-white larvae, around 0.5 mm

Entomite-M

soil-dwelling insects. The mites appear in and on the soil and at the base of plant stems. The reduction of the infestation level occurs at a slow but steady [...] cardboard cylinder gently before use Spread material evenly on soil or planting medium (not on the plastic) Can also be applied with Natutec Mini-Airbug [...] Natutec Airobug Dosage The dosage of Entomite-M depends on climate, crop, planting medium and pest density and should always be adjusted to the particular

Tomato looper

Chrysodeixis chalcites ) can completely defoliate young plants. Infestations on ornamental plants reduce their marketability. Life cycle and appearance of [...] Mediterranean and northern Africa. The larva is highly polyphagous and feeds on plants of over 20 families, among them crops such as cauliflower, corn, crucifer