• Fall Armyworm

  General The fall armyworm is a polyphagous pest that is indigenous throughout the Americas. Recently, it has been found in Africa too. The caterpillars [...] armyworms feed on the leaves, stems and reproductive parts of more than 100 plant species causing major damage to cultivated grasses, such as maize, rice, [...] component. Damage symptoms The developing larvae eat different parts of the host plant, depending on the crop, the stage of crop development, and the age of the

• Rose aphid

  General The rose aphid, Macrosiphum rosae , is a serious and often abundant pest of roses. It is virtually cosmopolitan and widely spread in Europe. Damage [...] by aphids. In summer, winged aphids spread the infestation to other rose plants and sometimes also to secondary hosts. Colonies are often present on rose

• Corn earworm

  Overview The corn earworm is a major pest affecting over 100 crops, of which the most prominent varieties are corn, sorghum, cotton, aubergine, pepper [...] pepper, and tomato. They primarily feed on flowers and fruit from the host plant, as well as on the corn of immature cobs and ears. Adults of corn earworm are [...] only visible trace, which makes it necessary to open the crop to detect the pest. Life cycle and appearance of the corn earworm The eggs of corn earworm are

• Amblyseius andersoni

  is used for biological pest control in horticulture and agriculture. These predatory mites are natural enemies of various pests like thrips , whitefly [...] climate, crop and pest density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction preventively soon after planting of the crop. [...] crop and pest density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction preventively or as soon as the first pests are detected

• Anso-Mite

  climate, crop and pest density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction preventively soon after planting of the crop. [...] Pests Young larvae of various thrips species. Also has an effect on eggs and larvae of whitefly , all stages of non-webbing spider mites (e.g. European

• Aphilin

  Pests Especially for potato aphid ( Macrosiphum euphorbiae ) and glasshouse potato aphid ( Aulacorthum solani ). It also has an effect on the peach potato [...] ml bottle. Carrier Wood chips. Application Release mummies near infested plants, because Aphelinus abdominalis is not very mobile Spread material on rock [...] to the particular situation. Start introduction preventively soon after planting of the crop. Introduction rates typically range from 0.25-4 per m 2 /release

• Japanese beetle

  It was first observed in the US more than 100 years ago. Although not a pest in Japan, extensive turf, and a lack of natural enemies, allowed populations [...] 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

• Navigating the Whitefly Battle

  March 6, 2024

  damage to the plant, and indirectly because of a plant virus transmitted during feeding. Plant damage can be broken down into four main types: Plant Sap Feeding [...] of a pest, most biocontrol measures are specific to certain stages only. This means multiple tools are needed to break the life cycle and reduce pest pressure [...] optimize your pest management strategy. Do You Even Have Whiteflies? Monitoring: The first crucial step to a successful integrated pest management approach

• Miglyphus

  Pests Leaf miners ( Lyriomyza spp.). Mode of action Adult female parasitic wasps of Diglyphus isaea kill second and third instar leaf miner larvae in the

• Cryptolaemus montrouzieri

  beneficial insect is a small but highly effective predator in biological pest control . Originating from Australia, this beetle species preys primarily [...] beetle Cryptolaemus montrouzieri is used for the control of the following pests: Mealybugs : e.g. citrus mealybug ( Planococcus citri ), long-tailed mealybug [...] montrouzieri , the mealybug destroyer, when using this predatory beetle as a pest control agent by observing their unique characteristics at each stage: Egg