Potato/tomato psyllid

Overview It is a pest of huge economic importance, which initially affected potatoes and in recent years has become a problem for other Solanaceae crops [...] concern and proving difficult to control. In light of this, the export of fruit from susceptible crops to some parts of Europe, and the import into Mexico, is [...] disease in potatoes and permanent yellowing disease in tomatoes, both of which are very harmful to the affected crops. Lifecycle and appearance of the p

Sciarid flies

areas in dark places, with a lot of organic material. They occur the whole year round. The eggs are minute (0.1 to 0.25 mm) and yellowish white in colour [...] grow to 5 to 12 mm in length and 0.5 to 1.5 mm in diameter. They are legless and have a conspicuous black head. The head is equipped with biting-chewing mouth [...] parts. Pupation takes place in a small hole in the ground. Pupae are white, but later become yellow to brown. The posterior end of the pupa remains mobile

Shallot aphid

end of the storage period causing malformation of new plants. Life cycle and appearance of The shallot aphid Aphids have a complex life cycle, with both [...] winged and wingless forms of adults and a great variety in colour. In greenhouses, reproduction takes place by parthenogenesis, with unfertilized viviparous [...] aphid is cosmopolitan and widely spread in Europe. Damage symptoms Feeding of shallot aphid on strawberries invokes a strong host plant reaction. Infested

Cotton aphid

winged and wingless forms of adults and a great variety in colour. In greenhouses reproduction takes place by parthenogenesis, with unfertilized viviparous [...] photosynthesis in the leaves is reduced, affecting production. Life cycle and appearance of Cotton aphid Aphids have a complex life cycle, with both winged [...] 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 [...] bodies with distinct black and orange markings. Adalia bipunctata larvae are often covered in spiky hairs and move actively on foliage in search of prey

Thrips

mm in length. They have a distinctive elongated shape, with long, narrow wings that are fringed with fine hairs. Color: Thrips can be a variety of colors [...] she makes an opening in the plant tissue. The eggs are laid in leaves, flower petals and in the soft parts of stalks. On the leaves of sweet pepper, for instance [...] thrips populations in check. Predatory mites in sachets can be a good preventive measure as the sachets enable a continuous supply of predatory mites even

Agriflora PRO

is composed of PGPR (Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria) from the genus Bacillus that interact with plants, resulting in: Colonization of the plant root [...] Beneficial bacteria have a limited shelf life and, therefore, should not be stored for long periods of time or in areas with highly variable or extreme [...] The bacteria in Agriflora PRO increase the solubilization of phosphates and also allow better absorption of N, K, Fe, Ca and Mg. Facilitated plant development

Onion thrips

plant tissue with a saw-like ovipositor. Larvae are light to yellowish green in colour, with a large head and bright red eyes. The colour of the adult depends [...] finally the adult insect. The eggs of the onion thrips (Thrips tabaci) are laid in leaves, flower petals and in the soft parts of stalks. They are inserted into [...] leaves and the black dots of their excreta indicate their presence in the crop. The vigour of the plant is reduced by loss of chlorophyll. When infestations

Lesser Mealworm

Life cycle and appearance of Lesser mealworm The adult darkling beetle lays hundreds of eggs over the course of its life in cracks and crevices, manure [...] Alphitobius diaperinus is one of the most abundant insects found on the floor of poultry houses. It has long been known as a common pest worldwide, and while [...] instars in 40 to 100 days, depending on temperature and food availability. They are slender, segmented, worm-­like insects with three tiny pairs of legs near

Tomato leaf miner

damage. In (sub-)tropical areas this can lead to burning in fruit such as tomato and melon. Loss of leaves also reduces yield. In full-grown plants of fruiting [...] crop damage in many parts of the world, including North Africa, Europe and northern Asia. In warmer regions, the insect is found outdoors but in temperate [...] occurs in greenhouses. The tomato leaf miner has been found in greenhouses for decades, but has become a common pest since the 1960’s, particularly in sweet