• V10

  V10 can be used to protect tomato plants against damaging symptoms of virulent strains of Pepino mosaic virus . Diseases Pepino mosaic virus (PepMV EU, PepMV LP, PepMV CH2), also provides moderate pro

• Open field pollination

  Pollination plays a pivotal role in the formation of fruits and seeds. In the context of open field crop cultivation, effective pollination is key to bountiful [...] like cherries, apples and pears. These crops significantly improve both fruit set and quality. They are robust and carry out their valuable work even in [...] pollination and contributes to the development of more uniform and larger fruits and vegetables, ultimately leading to increased yields. Adaptability to

• Citrus mealybug

  and sub-tropics on outdoor crops. The insect causes damage especially in fruit trees and ornamental crops, particularly in pot plants such as ficus, palms [...] effect is a reduction of photosynthesis and therefore the yield. Flowers and fruit often drop off. Plant sap is rich in sugars, but low in proteins. In order [...] secretion of the mealybugs, reduces the ornamental value of the affected plants. Fruit and flowers are also fouled, rendering them unfit for sale, and the reduced

• Flies

  , Drosophila suzukii , has recently developed into a major pest on soft fruits in Europe and North America. Sciarid flies and shore flies are mainly a [...] Europe and the Americas where it is causing serious damage to many soft fruit crops. Fly damage Flies can cause damage to crops both directly and indirectly [...] feeding on root hairs and tender roots as well as stem and leaf tissue and fruits. The lesions caused by feeding larvae provide invasion routes for various

• Cabbage leafroller

  caused problems in sweet pepper since the mid 1980’s. In protected soft fruit cultivation, plants such as strawberry, currant, blackberry and raspberry [...] colour. In general, the caterpillar has a rather dull appearance. In the fruit of sweet pepper, however, the caterpillars are much lighter and have dark [...] pairs of prolegs. They either make webs in which they hide, or live inside fruit or flowers. It is these webs that cause the leaves to curl. Many of these

• Brown soft scale

  throughout the world. C. hesperidum has many host plants, including sub-tropical fruit crops (citrus, papaya, etc.) and ornamentals such as schefflera, ficus, hibiscus [...] becomes infected by sooty moulds which can cover the leaves, flowers and fruit of the host and reduce photosynthesis and respiration. Life cycle and appearance

• Tarnished plant bug

  ; Flowering is delayed, flowers fall without forming fruit or fruit falls without maturing; Fruit feeding damage causes cat-facing and dimpling; Seeds

• Caterpillars

  intact. Flowers, fruits and growing tips can also be eaten by larger caterpillars. Some species mine in leaves or bore holes into fruit or stems, making [...] Caterpillars are highly destructive pests that feed on leaves, stems and fruits, causing serious damage to greenhouse and field crops. Their feeding reduces

• Bumblebee pollination

  significantly increase pollination success rates, leading to better fruit set, increased fruit size, and better crop uniformity. Embracing bumblebee pollination [...] yields. As natural pollinators, bumblebees play a crucial role in enhancing fruit and vegetable production, leading to better harvests and improved crop quality [...] pollinating. This benefits cross pollination which is often required in various fruit or seed crops. Bumblebees are active from early morning till late at night

• Black bean aphid

  form of honeydew, making the crop and its fruit sticky. Black moulds grow on this honeydew, contaminating fruit and ornamental crops. At the same time,