Grey mould

cinerea ) affects the fruit. In potted plants, the cuttings die due to carry-over infection from infected parent plants. Life cycle and appearance of Grey [...] grey-brown lesions. The symptoms on fruits, flowers and on various parts of potted plants often only become visible during and after cold storage. In lettuce

Flies

flies of the family Keroplatidae (mainly Lyprauta sp.) can cause damage in potted orchids. The Spotted Wing Drosophila has recently invaded Europe and the

Shore fly

Fusarium , among both food crops and ornamentals . Damage symptoms Since all life stages of shore fly feed primarily on microscopic algae, bacteria and other [...] transmitting pathogens such as Fusarium , Pythium , and other root diseases. Life cycle and appearance of the Shore fly Adult Scatella shore flies are 4–5mm [...] generally remain close to breeding sites. They breed in algae growing on soil, pots, benches, and other surfaces and the female disperses her tiny (0.1 mm) eggs

Tobacco aphid

nicotianae ) can also transmit viruses. Life cycle and appearance of Tobacco aphid Aphids have a complex life cycle, with both winged and wingless forms [...] greenhouses, such as sweet pepper, aubergine, chrysanthemum, and various pot plants and cut flower crops. Damage symptoms Nymphs and adults extract nutrients

Black vine weevil

crops but reduces the value of ornamental plants. Life cycle and appearance of Black vine weevil The life cycle of the black vine weevil consists of an egg [...] during the day they hide, and can often be found between the inside of a plant pot and its contents, under lumps of e, in vegetation and under planks etc . In

Beet armyworm

it feeds on ornamental plants such as chrysanthemum, gerbera, roses and potted plants. In both the greenhouse and the field, it is a major pest of sweet [...] ornamental crops the worst damage is caused by attacks on flowers and buds. Life cycle and appearance of Beet armyworm The beet armyworm (Spodoptera exigua)

Amazone Plants continues the path of organic cultivation

– the plants in 12 cm pots were sold in 14 cm pots in the summer, and the plants in 14 cm pots went to the buyers in 17 cm pots. The company has focused

Citrus mealybug

causes damage especially in fruit trees and ornamental crops, particularly in pot plants such as ficus, palms, schefflera, croton and kalanchoë, but also in [...] sale. A very small population can thus cause considerable economic damage. Life cycle and appearance of Citrus mealybug Adult females of Planococcus citri

Air Blowers to distribute and apply beneficials

cultivations. The Airobug special fan, in combination with the revolving dosage pot, ensures a uniform release of carrier material containing natural enemies [...] spots. The Airbug’s special fan, in combination with the revolving dosage pot, ensures a uniform release of carrier material containing natural enemies

Black leg of seedlings

plants recover during the night, but later the plants wilt irreversibly. In potted plants the flower buds fall off. The side roots rot and very little of the [...] is the easy stripping of the skin from the root cortex with a finger nail. Life cycle and appearance of Black leg of seedlings Pythium belongs to the Oomycetes