• Green apple aphid

  natural enemies in exchange for honeydews. Monitoring green apple aphid Inspect orchards regularly from bud break onwards for: Aphid colonies on young shoots [...] development. While moderate infestations (<5% leaf curling, <10% shoots infested) are often tolerated by healthy, mature trees, high populations can slow vegetative [...] aphid populations throughout the orchard. Autumn In autumn, sexual forms are produced, and females lay overwintering eggs on apple trees, completing the

• Coleobug

  an oval and slightly convex shape. The larvae are dark gray or black with orange or pinkish spots. They are elongated and segmented, with the youngest being [...] color from yellowish to deep orange with dark spots. Eggs are laid in clusters of 10 to 40 and are light yellow. Pack size 1,000 predator beetle larvae. [...] target dose. C. maculata larvae are very active and quickly disperse among the crop leaves. If needed, Diboxes can be used for release. Dosage The Coleobug

• House fly

  nuisance and a risk for disease transmission. High-density housing systems and abundant manure production create the ideal conditions for maggot development [...] General Houseflies are a well-known pest of farm and home. Believed to have originated in central Asia, the insect expanded its range worldwide long ago [...] extreme cases, large fly populations can even create public health issues for the communities surrounding a farm. Damage symptoms While the house fly, like

• Beet armyworm

  down to the mid-rib. Flowers and buds are also attacked. This large-scale damage has considerable consequences for the growth of the crop. With a substantial [...] is active only at night. The forewings are grey-brown suffused with a dark brown or black. The head and thorax are brown and the abdomen grey-brown. The [...] General The beet armyworm (Spodoptera exigua) has become a regular problem for horticulturalists due to its resistance to nearly all insecticides, and its

• Mastering the Battle Against Lawn Pests: White Grubs and Leatherjacket Edition

  April 25, 2024

  voracious appetite for grass roots, these pests can turn your once lush green lawn into a brown, spongy mess. But fear not, there are effective ways to [...] animals hunting for grubs and leatherjackets. Additionally, starlings and black birds may feast on the damaged turf. How to Check for an Infestation in [...] Larvanem ( Heterorhabditis bacteriophora ) for the white grubs and Capsanem ( Steinernema carpocapsae ) for the leatherjackets. These microscopic worms

• Pumpkin, squash and gourd

  Cucurbits, as they are also know, are indigenous to the Andes region and Mesoamerica. Currently, five species are cultivated for their edible fruit and [...] on species, variety and local jargon. The fruits of the Cucurbita species are usually large and fleshy, but their size can vary substantially. Wild fruit

• Towards a chemical-free future in agriculture: The vision of grower Koen

  protection products, he also sees opportunities for traditional methods to evolve. Moreover, consumers are becoming increasingly critical. Society expects [...] responsible. And that the vegetables consumers eat are safe. Future of biological crop protection Koen advocates for a cautious approach, carefully examining e [...] farming methods are getting closer due to a reduced chemical toolkit, Koen foresees that organic alternatives will thrive, reducing the need for traditional

• Treatment of bumblebee stings and allergies

  and wasp stings Bumblebees are found in the natural environment in many countries. In addition, bumblebees and honeybees are used as pollinators in agricultural [...] al crops. There are various subspecies with differing appearances including different colours and patterns. In general, bumblebees are larger than honeybees [...] itching may last for hours or even days. In some cases, the local reaction may spread somewhat; in this case it usually takes longer for the symptoms to

• Stable fly

  Stable flies belong to the genus Stomoxys , Latin for “sharp mouth”; a fitting moniker, as these flies are the only members of the Muscidae family that feed [...] populations are very large (> 25 flies/leg), the insects will begin to cluster on the animals’ undersides and flanks as well. Stable flies are persistent [...] Adult stable flies are between 5–7 mm in size and largely resemble the house fly , even having a four-striped thorax. However, they are light grey in colour;

• Onion thrips

  eggs of the onion thrips (Thrips tabaci) are laid in leaves, flower petals and in the soft parts of stalks. They are inserted into the plant tissue with a [...] longer antennae that are curved back over the head. The prepupal and pupal instars do not feed and only move if disturbed. Recommended for you Effective thrips [...] leaf veins, with most damage evident where these veins join. Fruit damage, for instance in cucumber , only occurs if the crop is heavily infested. In some