• Southern European marshland pyralid

  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 of 5 to 10 eggs [...] are 4 pairs of prolegs. Caterpillars are found in webs, preferably in damp, humid places and are thus mainly found low in the crop, often in decaying organic [...] the roots of crops cultivated in an ebb-and-flow irrigation system. The damage threshold varies considerably according to the crop: in begonia and kalanchoë

• Black vine weevil

  they hide, and can often be found between the inside of a plant pot and its contents, under lumps of e, in vegetation and under planks etc . In temperate [...] a pest in many ornamental crops (e.g. rhododendron, cyclamen and azalea), as well as in strawberries and other fruit crops in both temperate and sub-tropical [...] within the stems of the plants. Both adult beetles and larvae are polyphagous and feed on a large number of plant species. High populations of larvae can destroy

• Nutari

  Transeius montdorensis ) in the beginning of the season and at low prey densities. Mode of action When density of the target pest is low and there is no alternative [...] tolerant to a wide range of conditions and generally survives in conditions suitable for predatory mites . Precautions Application of this product can cause [...] stored for 1-2 days. Storage temperature 8-10°C/47-50°F. Storage conditions Store in a dry place in the dark, provide ventilation to prevent CO 2 accumulation

• Chrysoperla carnea

  nectar and honeydew and most will fly out of the greenhouse. Life cycle of Chrysoperla carnea You can recognize the different life stages of the green [...] individually or in small clusters on plant foliage or near prey habitats. They are pale green or white in color and are attached to the substrate by a slender [...] larvae of Chrysoperla carnea are 2-10 mm long. They have large, forwardly projecting jaws and well-developed legs. The larva is colourless and transparent

• Cyclamen mite

  brittle and smaller than usual. In cyclamen, the flowers are damaged and leaf growth is inhibited. In hedera, a mite attack can cause baldness in parts of [...] brown or silvery and die. Flowers and young fruits become brown near the base. Life cycle and appearance of Cyclamen mite The life cycle of the cyclamen mite [...] found in cyclamen, gerbera and other ornamentals . Mites belonging to the family of tarsonemids ( Tarsonemidae ) display a greater diversity of feeding

• Knowing & recognizing

  published 25 years ago and revised in 2003, the latest edition comprises 443 pages, 700 photographs, and dozens of illustrations of the most prevalent pests [...] updated edition of Knowing and recognizing also includes new biopesticides and biostimulants that increase the plant’s resilience to stress and help the plant [...] ability to recognize the pest or disease you are up against by means of detailed illustrations and close-up photographs. The knowledge gained will equip you

• Citrus mealybug

  economic damage. Life cycle and appearance of Citrus mealybug Adult females of Planococcus citri are 2.5 - 4 mm long and 2 - 3 mm in breadth. Seen dorsally [...] distribution and many and diverse host plants. In temperate regions of the world this mealybug poses a problem in greenhouse horticulture, and in the tropics [...] croton and kalanchoë, but also in roses and gerbera. Additionally, the citrus mealybug ( Planococcus citri ) can also appear in cucumber, melon and aubergine

• Microflora PRO

  is formulated to amend the soil in food crops and ornamental plants. It consists of a liquid formulation consortium of natural rhizobacteria. Microflora [...] plant growth, by improving the availability of plant nutrients through the root system. Microflora PRO is recommended for production in agriculture, g [...] enhances plant growth by improving the availability of plant nutrients through the root system. Active Ingredients Bacillus subtilis - 2 x 10 9 cfu/ml Bacillus

• Aphidius colemani

  the Braconidae family and is primarily known for its effectiveness in controlling aphid populations in various agricultural and horticultural environments [...] phase of parasitization will start. The female stands on outstretched legs and bends her abdomen forward beneath the thorax and between her legs. By moving [...] Aphidius colemani is widely used in the biological control of aphids . Aphidius colemani is used for the control of the following pests: Cotton aphid

• Feltiella acarisuga

  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 [...] (68 and 81°F). Feeding behaviour of Feltiella acarisuga Feltiella acarisuga works best when spider mites occur in colonies and can be used in combination [...] their crops and identifying the presence of eggs, larvae, pupae, and adults of Feltiella acarisuga , growers can gauge the effectiveness of this biocontrol