European red mite

originates from Europe (as can be seen from the common name, European red mite) but is now distributed in all important apple growing areas of the world. European [...] European red mite The European red mite feeds mainly on the undersides of leaves but moves to upper leaf surfaces when the lower side becomes crowded. Contrary

Black vine weevil

edge. This damage is usually not a problem in vegetables and fruit crops but reduces the value of ornamental plants. Life cycle and appearance of Black [...] covers are grooved and fused with the body. Therefore, vine weevils cannot fly but can walk very well. They are strictly nocturnal; during the day they hide [...] they feed on the roots. They are legless, roughly 1 mm long at hatching, but grow to approximately 12 mm. A larva is often curled into the typical C-shape

Strawberry

plays a critical role in enhancing fruit set and yield in strawberry crops, but also contributes to integrated pest management (IPM) practices. The use of [...] IPM strategies not only minimizes the use of harmful chemical pesticides but also promotes the long-term resilience of the crops, ensuring the production

Blackberry

species belonging to the genus Rubus that is part of the family of Rosaceae , but also from hybrids within the Rubus subgenus, and hybrids between the Rubus

Bacterial canker of tomato

and curl upwards, often starting at one side of the plant. They turn brown but don’t fall off. On stems and shoots light stripes form, which then tear, allowing [...] foot shows whitish ooze with bacteria in the case of C lavibacter infection, but other than that the disease is difficult to distinguish from wilting caused

Yellow rose aphid

yellow rose aphid , Rhodobium porosum , is probably of North American origin but is now widely distributed in Europe, North Africa, parts of Asia and South [...] Retarded growth and defoliation reduce yield. Plant sap is rich in sugars, but has a low protein content. Aphids therefore need to extract large quantities

Rose

has sharp thorns. The flowers of the rose plant can vary in shape and size, but are often ornate and bright coloured. Colours range from white to yellow,

Stable fly

originated somewhere in Eurasia. Stable flies superficially resemble house flies, but are lighter in colour and have biting mouth parts. Both male and female flies [...] off animals in short 2–5 minute sessions. The bites are extremely painful, but the flies will typically ignore swatting, stamping and other strategies used [...] development throughout the life cycle is temperature- and humidity-dependent, but yellowish-white larvae will generally emerge from the eggs in 1–4 days. They

Orchid

orchids come in many different arrangements. Some only have a single flower, but most plants have a racemose inflorescence, which can consist of many flowers

Pumpkin, squash and gourd

jargon. The fruits of the Cucurbita species are usually large and fleshy, but their size can vary substantially. Wild fruit species can be as small as 4