Pumpkin, squash and gourd

but their size can vary substantially. Wild fruit species can be as small as 4 centimetres (1.6 inch) and some commercial specimens can weigh more than

Caterpillars

damage Caterpillars can cause serious economic damage. Most species feed on leaves and young shoots, and their enormous feeding capacity can rapidly decimate [...] other insects. Many of the butterfly species that are active during the day can be strikingly colourful while moth flying at night are usually inconspicuously [...] nectar. In contrast, the caterpillars have biting and chewing mouthparts and can devour large amounts of plant tissue. Many species cause damage to crops.

European red mite

mainly a pest of fruit trees (apple, pear, plum and cherry). However, it can attack a large scale of other woody plants and is occasionally a problem on [...] of the family Rosaceae grown in greenhouses. It originates from Europe (as can be seen from the common name, European red mite) but is now distributed in [...] this is often referred to as bronzing. When infestation is heavy, leaves can drop. Life cycle and appearance of European red mite The European red mite

Broad mite

Those living on plants can cause considerable damage to their host. Tarsonemids like the broad mite ( Polyphagotarsonemus latus ) can occur both on vegetable [...] severely attacked, the growing tip can be killed, plant growth stops and, in time, the whole plant dies off. Cork tissue can also develop on fruit. Where pierced [...] symptoms The damage caused by the broad mite ( Polyphagotarsonemus latus ) can look similar to the damage caused by viruses. The typical pattern of damage

Poultry Red Mite

industry losses every year. Despite its common names, Dermanyssus gallinae can parasitize a wide range of hosts, including mammals. Infestation rates are [...] loss of vitality due to parasitism reduces hens’ production; and The mite can transmit several viral diseases (Newcastle disease paramyxovirus; St. Louis [...] Salmonella gallinarum and S. enteritidis ). Flocks with mite infestations can suffer from: visible skin irritation and lesions on the breast and legs; increased

Chafers

are a serious pest that can cause substantial damage. The adults are not harmful. Damage symptoms Larval feeding on the roots can lead to yellowing and wilting [...] wilting of plants. Damage can be severe on young plants and especially in grassland and turf. There, secondary damage is often caused by birds and small

Mycotal your natural partner for whitefly control

nutrients to grow and produce more spores, which can infect other insects. Why use Mycotal Easy to use, can be applied with existing spray equipment Effective [...] conditions are favourable.This can become a serious threat to you crop in a later stage. New research has shown that Mycotal can also be a powerful weapon against [...] Control whitefly with entomopathogenic fungi Whitefly is a common pest that can cause significant damage to crops and plants. An effective method for controlling

How to protect bumblebees from heat

heat. Hot temperatures can significantly impact pollinators' activity and efficiency, including bumblebees. High heat levels can affect bumblebees' foraging [...] and limit their ability to transfer pollen effectively. These challenges can lead to reduced pollination rates and lower crop yields. Bumblebees try to [...] environmental temperature and sun radiation on the internal hive temperature can be great. We advise growers to protect the hive from direct sunlight and to

Wireless Beehome

Each Wireless Beehome receiver can open or close the hive entrance of a Natupol hive on set times. One central transmitter can manage several receivers in [...] With the Wireless Beehome system, the hive entrance of the Natupol hives can be opened and closed automatically on set times. When assimilation lights [...] greenhouse construction. The moment of opening and closing the hive entrance can be controlled by a signal from the climate computer or a timer connected to

Integrated Pest Management

traps and pheromones, growers can promptly detect the presence of pests and respond accordingly. The use of insect traps can also be an effective way to [...] traps can make mass trapping more effective. Crop rotation and soil health In agriculture, crop rotation disrupts the life cycle of pests and can reduce [...] biological and chemical methods can enhance pest management, but it's essential to follow guidelines for compatibility. You can check the compatibility of