Bacterial wilt, brown rot

makes it more dangerous in temperate regions. It survives well in water and in many different soil types and on alternative hosts like weeds. It invades [...] brown rot General Ralstonia solanacearum is a plant pathogenic bacterium. It is a soil-borne disease and colonises the xylem, causing bacterial wilt and [...] organism in Europe and considered a bioterrorist organism in the United States. It is a commonly found soil-inhabitant in tropical and subtropical regions and

Crane flies

General The larvae of crane flies , called leatherjackets, live in the soil and feed on roots and shoots (which they pull into the ground of mainly grasses and cereal crops. The adults do not cause an

Cottony soft rot

the stem base. The plant above it wilts and rots. White, fluffy fungal mycelium grows on the lesions, giving this disease its name cottony soft rot. In the [...] sclerotiorum, also known as cottony soft root, is a plant pathogenic fungus. It has a very wide range of host plants. Life cycle and appearance of Cottony

Aphidoletes aphidimyza

control Aphidoletes aphidimyza is a species of predatory gall midge known for its effectiveness in biological pest control , specifically targeting aphids [...] greenhouse Place the bottle directly on the soil or rockwool slabs or hang it in-between the plants Do not scatter the contents Once emerged, the adult [...] significantly at higher temperatures. As gall-midges are active at night, it is crucial to keep the night temperature above 12°C/61°F, to ensure optimal

Diglyphus isaea

within the order Hymenoptera . It is widely recognized for its role as a biological control agent for leaf miner control. Its ability to effectively target [...] remains beside its host, punctures it and sucks it empty from the outside, as a result of which the leaf miner larva dies. A few days after being parasitized [...] leafminers during its development. The wasp’s feeding rate and efficacy can vary with the density of leafminer infestations, allowing it to adapt to changing

Pepper weevil

forms a cavity and covers it with its excrement, creating a type of cell, to be used later when it begins its metamorphosis. It develops a shiny white colour [...] hatching. In total, the larva passes through three larval stages during which its only activity is feeding; the larval stage lasts around seven to eight days [...] after a few days; after three to six days, this stage is fully complete and it becomes an adult. On average, the cycle takes 21 days. Damage symptoms The

Corn rootworm

North America, where it is regarded as the main pest of maize. Nowadays it is present in many European countries, including Italy, where it is widespread in [...] only crop in which high population densities can develop, and consequently it is susceptible to serious damage. Adults may also be found on Poaceae, Asteraceae [...] Damage symptoms Damage is caused by both larval and adult feeding, although it is the former that causes the most extensive damage. The larvae feed on the

Peach

domesticated and cultivated for its fruit. The description ‘persica’ refers to the popularity of the tree in Persia when it was introduced there. The tree’s [...] tree’s fruit is usually sweet and juicy and it is called peach or nectarine. The peach belongs to the genus Prunus (just like the cherry, apricot, almond [...] the almond, the peach also belongs to the subgenus Amygdalus , because of its hard and corrugated seed shell. Commercially, peaches and nectarines are sold

Lettuce

to the daisy family, Asteraceae. It is a hardy annual that is easy to cultivate and most often grown for its leaves. It is, however, often plagued on by

Enhancing the efficiency of biocontrol applications with Natutec Airobreez

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