Rice root aphid

identify an infestation. These insects can reproduce year-round indoors. However, they can only live a few days without feeding on a host plant and they give [...] General The rice root aphid (Rhopalosiphum rufiabdominale) is a well-known pest in North America that survives outdoors all year round. It can affect plants [...] grown in both soil and hydroponic systems. Unlike other aphids , most of this pest’s life cycle takes place underground, so it may be difficult to identify

Crane flies

tapering toward the head, and grey-brown in colour. Larvae have 4 instars (larval stages) an reach 2.5 cm in length when fully grown. Pupae are greyish-brown [...] 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 [...] grasses and cereal crops. The adults do not cause any damage. Damage symptoms Larval feeding causes brown spots in grasslands, turf and cereal fields. Exit

Buckthorn-potato aphid

short and barely exceed half the body length. The aphids overwinter as eggs on buckthorn. After emerging in spring, the aphids mainly feed on the underside [...] General The buckthorn- potato aphid , Aphis nasturtii , has a nearly cosmopolitan distribution and is a major pest of potatoes, where it also transmits [...] transmits viruses. It also attacks a large number of other crops, for instance sweet pepper, tomato, aubergine, strawberries and gerbera and worldwide distribution

Cabbage looper

General Trichoplusia is not only a damaging pest in crucifers, their favourite host, it can also be found in crops such as tomato, pepper, some cucurbits [...] sesame and cotton. One of the reasons why this plague can be serious is that the moth is able to disperse widely, reaching distances of up to 200 km. Damage [...] symptoms The caterpillars feed mainly on the leaves causing irregular holes. The first three instars make small holes, while the following stages feed on the

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Cucumber

mitigating the impacts of these pests and diseases. By combining various techniques such as cultural practices, biological control agents, resistant cultivars and [...] (IPM) in cucumber crops Integrated pest management ( IPM ) is of importance in cucumber cultivation, to ensure the health and productivity of cucumber [...] cucumber crops. Cucumbers are exceptionally susceptible to a range of formidable pests, including aphids , leafminers , mealybugs , moths & caterpillars , plant

Beneficial Nematodes against Horticultural Pests

less than a millimeter, so cannot be seen with the naked eye. As small as they are, they play an important role in the biological control of many pests [...] Beneficial nematodes in horticultural crops Which nematode controls which pest best? This is an overview of the nematode-pest combinations that have [...] variety of pests in a wide range of temperatures, such as the pupae and larvae of thrips, the larvae of vine weevils and several beetles, caterpillars

Pollination checklist outdoor

therefore be released into the same crops. Position a bumblebee hive at least 100 metres away from a honeybee hive, out of the sight of the honeybees. This [...] pollination in both indoor and outdoor crops. Good pollination in outdoor crops can be achieved by following the recommendations shown below. The recommendations [...] been collated and published in a booklet supplied together with the hive. Download checklist Positioning advice Introduce bumblebees 4-7 days before flowering

Natutec Airobug

natural enemies. The airflow from the fan guarantees a uniform distribution of this material up to a distance of at least 10 metres from the Airobug. Product [...] Use the Natutec Airobug for the distribution of natural enemies in the crop. The Airobug can be used for large surfaces and full field distribution in high-tech [...] systems. Mode of action The innovative combination of the special fan of the Airobug and the revolving dosage pots ensures a uniform release of carrier material