Northern Corn Rootworm

is the most common species found on corn. While adult Diabrotica barberi can feed on a variety of plants, their larvae survive exclusively on the roots [...] the way back to the ear and when beetle populations are high, the insects can interfere with pollination and germination to the point that ears are completely [...] available to developing corn plants, affecting grain yield. Feeding damage can result in the following consequences: Plants develop secondary infections

Cyclamen mite

Those living on plants can cause considerable damage to their host. Tarsonemids like the cyclamen mite ( Phytonemus pallidus ) can occur both on vegetable [...] the mite spreads very slowly. Symptoms vary depending on the host plant and can resemble the damage caused by viruses. Infested leaves are twisted or curled [...] flowers are damaged and leaf growth is inhibited. In hedera, a mite attack can cause baldness in parts of the stem. Gerbera flowers deform and discolour

Stable fly

must be engorged with blood to lay eggs. They are highly mobile insects and can travel up to 20 km in search of new hosts. Damage symptoms Stable flies typically [...] typically congregate on the legs of livestock to feed, and the population size can be assessed by counting the number of Stomoxys on the animals’ front legs [...] time trying to escape flies than they spend eating). Open feeding wounds can develop secondary infections. Overheating if animals begin to bunch together

Tobacco whitefly

and secreting honeydew. This can have the following consequences: If the population is very large, feeding on plant sap can affect the physiology of the [...] result of which growth is retarded. In full sunlight, leaves can wilt and fall. Such leaf damage can in turn influence the development of fruit and lead to a [...] deposit their eggs. This is why on one leaf all different developmental stages can be found together. When shaking infested plants, adults will first fly, then

Cucumber

bugs , spider mites and other pest mites , thrips , and whiteflies , which can swiftly devastate entire fields if left unchecked. Concurrently, bacterial [...] agents, resistant cultivars and targeted pesticide applications, growers can maintain a balance between pest control and environmental sustainability, [...] n, and environmental conditions. By identifying issues promptly, growers can minimize the impact on crop yield and quality while reducing the environmental

Artificially lit crops pollination advice

Moreover, the heat from the lamps can damage bumblebee wings while flying to the lights, and multiple light sources can cause confusion in their orientation [...] As bumblebees rely on sufficient daylight, artificial lighting can be used to ensure good pollination conditions. As bumblebee may face orientation problems [...] installation of our Wireless Beehome -System (WBH). With the WBH-system, growers can enable bumblebees to fly during periods of adequate daylight. On average,

Lesser house fly

latrine fly and a whole host of other manure-breeding flies . Fannia species can be found worldwide, from the arctic to the temperate neotropics, and they [...] conditions for maggot development. In extreme cases, large fly populations can even represent a public health concern for the communities surrounding a farm [...] making them a particularly annoying deterrent for employees. Adult flies can spread many different pathogens from contaminated breeding sites to healthy

RedStar places trust in Natutec Scout

we can easily record our findings and quickly share them with each other or with the consultant. That also saves time.’ The Natutec Scout app can also [...] the map appears on the screen, and I can immediately see what whitefly or other pest is doing. If necessary, I can take immediate action.’ According to [...] to see that at a glance. If there is an increasing level of infestation, I can then quickly take the right measures.’ Although he still keeps an eye on the

Cotton aphid

gossypii ) is an important vector for viral diseases. This aphid species can transmit more than 50 different viruses, including the cucumber mosaic virus [...] they shed white skin, betraying their presence in the crop. The cotton aphid can be distinguished from other aphids by the colour of the two cornicles (siphunculi) [...] (siphunculi). These cornicles are always black, whatever the body colour, which can vary widely, from light yellow to light green, or even a green-black colour

Black vine weevil

Therefore, vine weevils cannot fly but can walk very well. They are strictly nocturnal; during the day they hide, and can often be found between the inside [...] destroyed the larvae move into corms, rhizomes and stem bases of plants. Larvae can also feed above ground within the stems of the plants. Both adult beetles [...] and feed on a large number of plant species. High populations of larvae can destroy plants under field conditions. Established crops are more resistant