• Flies

  Although they cause little direct damage to plants, they are often a problem due to their large number. Larvae of flies of the family Keroplatidae (mainly Lyprauta [...] damage to many soft fruit crops. Fly damage Flies can cause damage to crops both directly and indirectly. The type of damage depends on the species of the [...] small flies of the families Sciaridae ( sciarid flies ) and Ephydridae (shore flies). The larvae of these insects generally live on rotting plant material

• Mushroom

  fruiting body of a fungus, typically produced above ground on soil or on its food source. Edible mushrooms are the fleshy and edible fruit bodies of several [...] include absence of poisonous effects on humans and desirable taste and aroma. Most mushrooms sold in supermarkets have been commercially grown on mushroom farms [...] several species of macrofungi (fungi which bear fruiting structures that are large enough to be observed with the naked eye). They can appear either below ground

• Apple scab

  are essential to limit disease development and protect fruit quality and tree health. Damage symptoms of apple scab Typical symptoms of apple scab include: [...] include: Olive-green to dark brown velvety spots on leaves Brown or black lesions on developing fruit Cracked, corky, misshapen, or rusted fruit as lesions [...] periods of increased disease risk. Inspect orchards for: Olive-green or brown lesions on young leaves and developing fruit Brown or black spots on cluster

• Cryptolaemus montrouzieri

  and feed on mealybug nymphs and adults. Pupal stage: Larvae pupate in various places, on any convenient stalk or on the underside of leaves or on even greenhouse [...] larvae appear to prey on all stages of mealybugs equally. Adult ladybirds are good fliers and can disperse over a large area in search of prey. Although [...] populations of mealybugs. Once the supply of mealybugs becomes inadequate, the ladybirds fly off in search of new prey. Sometimes the larvae resort to cannibalism

• Crop Protection

  lished understanding of biocontrol's benefits. Lower risk to human health Biological crop protection poses minimum to no risks to growers and consumers [...] often referred to as biocontrol, is a natural and sustainable approach to managing pests and diseases in agriculture. Instead of relying on synthetic chemicals [...] agriculture Crop protection is the practice of protecting plants against pests, diseases, and harmful influences to ensure healthy growth and reliable harvests

• Adalia bipunctata

  Adalia bipunctata feeds on all aphid species, but the product Aphidalia is especially designed for the control of aphids in trees. How to use Adalia bipunctata [...] vary in color from pale yellow to light brown depending on environmental conditions. Pupae are often found attached to plant surfaces or hidden in sheltered [...] and red markings on their wing covers. They have a compact body shape and are typically observed actively moving on plants, feeding on aphids . By recognizing

• San José scale

  up. Learn more Damage symptoms of San José scale Typical symptoms of San José scale include: Small, circular gray scales on twigs, branches, and fruit Red [...] mobile life stage and the most vulnerable to control. Crawlers disperse across the tree, settle on suitable plant tissue, and begin producing their protective [...] infestations difficult to detect during the early stages. Early monitoring and preventive management are therefore essential to prevent populations from

• Akanthomyces muscarius

  proliferates, ultimately leading to the death of the insect host. This process is often facilitated by the production of enzymes and toxins by the fungus [...] safe and easy to use and can be applied using existing spraying equipment. It is compatible in the tank mix with a wide range of other plant protection products [...] Due to its specific mode of action, Mycotal is safe for beneficial insects, making it a powerful weapon in an integrated IPM program. Learn more How does

• Rice root aphid

  they give birth to live offspring instead of laying eggs. Damage symptoms Because they suck the plant’s vital sap from the roots, plants infested with rice [...] or all of the following symptoms: Wilting; leaves become discoloured and yellow. “Honeydew” deposited on the plant by aphids promotes the growth of mould [...] mould and fungus. Transmission of viral disease between plants. Life cycle and appearance of the Rice root aphid Like most aphids , the rice root aphid appears

• Steinernema carpocapsae

  reproduce within the cadaver of the dead host, resulting in the emergence of a new generation of nematodes that can continue to seek out and infect other [...] applied to the soil or sprayed onto plant foliage as a biological control method, offering a natural and environmentally friendly approach to pest management [...] a natural and environmentally friendly method of pest management in agriculture and horticulture. How to apply Steinernema carpocapsae nematodes? Nematodes