Flies

shore flies are mainly a problem in greenhouses. Their larvae live in the ground and prefer moist substrates that is rich in organic matter. Although they [...] are mostly found in the soil. The spotted wing drosophila , Drosophila suzukii , has recently developed into a major pest on soft fruits in Europe and North [...] cause damage in potted orchids. The Spotted Wing Drosophila has recently invaded Europe and the Americas where it is causing serious damage to many soft fruit

Whitefly

comparable in outline. Whitefly can be found in many different environments, but they are particularly common in greenhouse settings and in agricultural [...] the populations of whitefly in a short period of time. These predatory mites cannot be used in tomato as they get stuck in the sticky stuff the glandular [...] insects that are typically about 1-2 mm in length. They have a distinctive, triangular shape and hold their wings in a vertical position over their body when

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Lesser house fly

flies mate, adult males will form swarms in areas with still air out of direct sunlight where they remain in flight as they wait to be visited by an unmated [...] from the arctic to the temperate neotropics, and they typically reproduce in feces, compost and carrion. These flies are often a serious concern for commercial [...] abundant manure production create the ideal conditions for maggot development. In extreme cases, large fly populations can even represent a public health concern

Pepino mosaic virus

these strains, many different individuals, called isolates, can be observed. In Europe, the Chilean strain (CH2) is dominant and present in 90% of the infections [...] been in contact with infected crops. If one plant in a greenhouse contracts PepMV, the rest of the plants are sure to follow. PepMV can survive in plant [...] etc. In other words, all means by which plant sap of an infected plant gets in contact with a non-infected plant. As soon as one single plant in the greenhouse

Greenhouse whitefly

retarded. In full sunlight, leaves can wilt and fall. Such leaf damage can in turn influence the development of fruit and lead to a reduction in yield. The [...] vaporariorum ) is one of the major pests of vegetable and ornamental crops in greenhouses throughout the world. The greenhouse whitefly ( Trialeurodes [...] different families serve as suitable hosts for this whitefly. It occurs on many crops, including aubergine, beans, cucumber, sweet pepper, tomato, roses

Onion thrips

thrips (Thrips tabaci) usually pupate in the ground, although pupae can also be found on leaves, in flowers or in other sheltered places. The prepupal and [...] throughout the world. It is found outdoors on many plants and particularly damaging on onions, leek, and in greenhouses on cucurbits, tomato, sweet pepper [...] gerbera, carnations, bulbs and many others. Life cycle and appearance of Onion thrips Onion thrips (Thrips tabaci) develops in six stages: egg, two larval

Impatiens thrips

consequence of the trade in foliage plants. Impatiens thrips (Echinothrips americanus) has a wide range of hosts. In addition to many ornamental plants it [...] (Echinothrips americanus) is an increasing problem in greenhouse cultivation, having spread to many countries within the last 30 years. The thrips have [...] present on weeds in greenhouses. Life cycle and appearance of Impatiens thrips Impatiens thrips (Echinothrips americanus) develops in six stages: egg,

Treatment of bumblebee stings and allergies

Bumblebees are found in the natural environment in many countries. In addition, bumblebees and honeybees are used as pollinators in agricultural and ho [...] to the site. In addition, a number of anti-itch ointments are available (e.g. containing diethyl-m-toluamide). In the rare case of a sting in the mouth or [...] into the body through the stinger. In humans, this generates a short severe pain that then fades away. Occasionally (in approximately 1% of cases), an allergic

Feltiella acarisuga

highly effective in the biological control of spider mites . This beneficial insect, native to Europe, preys on various spider mite species, in particular the [...] ( Tetranychus kanzawai ) and many others. The natural enemy Feltiella acarisuga is available at Koppert as Spidend . How to use Feltiella acarisuga The [...] predatory gall midge Feltiella acarisuga is available in plastic cups ( Spidend ). Make a hole in the lid and place the cup on the rock wool slab or directly