Greenhouse whitefly

solutions for whitefly in your crop Damage symptoms The larvae of whitefly need a lot of protein for growth, and thus consume a large quantity of plant sap. This [...] the physiology of the plant, as a result of which growth is retarded. In full sunlight, leaves can wilt and fall. Such leaf damage can in turn influence [...] development of fruit and lead to a reduction in yield. The honeydew deposited on fruit makes it sticky. Dirt adheres to the fruit, and the growth of sooty moulds

Potato aphid

specifically characteristic of the potato aphid and is particularly visible in the nymphs. Immatures have a light dusting of whitish-grey wax. The aphids [...] euphorbiae ) is of North American origin, but is these days distributed throughout the world. It is a highly polyphagous species with a preference for [...] balance of growth hormones. As a result, the plant’s growth is retarded giving rise to deformed leaves or, if the infestation occurs early enough in the season

Effective control with Chrysopa-E!

types of aphids, mealybugs and Echinothrips, so this is a natural enemy with a big menu in that respect. Chrysopa-E is suitable for a wide range of crops [...] types of aphids , mealy bugs and echinothrips, so this is a natural enemy with a big menu in that respect.Due to the attractive price of Chrysopa-E, it is [...] 000 larvae, the eggs are delivered in a 90 ml canister containing 100,000 eggs, so there is a huge gain in terms of transport volume and the supply chain

Tobacco aphid

and appearance of Tobacco aphid Aphids have a complex life cycle, with both winged and wingless forms of adults and a great variety in colour. When re [...] ) probably evolved from the peach potato aphid in the Far East and is a key pest of tobacco crops in both the United States and South America. The tobacco [...] tobacco aphid ( Myzus persicae subsp. nicotianae ) is also encountered in a range of crops in greenhouses, such as sweet pepper, aubergine, chrysanthemum, and

Green peach aphid

and appearance of green peach aphid Aphids have a complex life cycle, with both winged and wingless forms of adults and a great variety in colour. When [...] native, however it is now a pest with a world-wide distribution. The green peach aphid ( Myzus persicae subsp. persicae ) is a particularly polyphagous [...] balance of growth hormones. As a result, the plant’s growth is retarded giving rise to deformed leaves or, if the infestation occurs early enough in the season

Adalia bipunctata

two-spot ladybird or the two-spotted ladybug, is a species of a predatory beetle. As a natural enemy of aphids , Adalia bipunctata contributes to natural [...] yellowish orange in color. They are typically laid in clusters on the undersides of leaves near prey concentrations. Larval stage: The larvae of Adalia bipunctata [...] various stages of their life cycle, helping to control aphid populations and prevent crop damage. Adalia bipunctat a is often employed in integrated pest

Tobacco whitefly

the physiology of the plant, as a result of which growth is retarded. In full sunlight, leaves can wilt and fall. Such leaf damage can in turn influence [...] transmission of viruses, including TYLCV in tomato. The consumption of plant sap and secreting of honeydew by whiteflies reduce the aesthetic value of crops. [...] irregular ripening in tomatoes and sweet peppers, yellowing of the flower stalks in gerbera, and serious yellowing of the leaves of French beans. Other

Cut flowers

descended from a number of freesias. Lily : Lilium is a genus of herbaceous flowering plants. Most lilies originate from temperate areas in the northern [...] the Hydrangea has been grown as a cut flower in all sorts of colors and sizes. Hippeastrum is the Latin name for a bulbous plant that originates from [...] Mexico and the Caribbean. Is grown from a bulb as a cut flower or sold as a pot plant. Freesia : The freesia is a herbaceous perennial flowering plant from

Cabbage looper

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 shape [...] 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 colour and then change [...] General Trichoplusia is not only a damaging pest in crucifers, their favourite host, it can also be found in crops such as tomato, pepper, some cucurbits

Lyprauta

appearance of Lyprauta The adults of the three species can be distinguished by the wing pattern of adults. Adults of P. trinidadensis have a variation of dar [...] area, the roots produce large numbers of new branches. This ultimately results in a reduced number of flower stems and a longer vegetative stage. The root [...] their wings. The eggs of Lyprauta sp. are greyish-black and spherical. Larvae of Lyprauta sp. are a transparent greyish white and have a long slender body