• Shallot aphid

  January 1, 1970

  antennae are pale, apart from the ends of the antennae and the tarsi. The siphunculi are short an swollen towards the apex. The shallot aphid does not alternate [...] affected, fruits remain small and yield is reduced. On bulbs and shallot, the aphids often occur at the end of the storage period causing malformation of [...] host plant for overwintering and there is no sexual stage in the life cycle. No eggs are produced. Myzus ascalonicus is cold hardy and overwinters in sheltered

• Cannabis aphid

  January 1, 1970

  resembles the hop aphid ( Phorodon humuli ), to the point that microscopic analysis of the head is required to distinguish them. The hop aphid is common in [...] Damage symptoms The cannabis aphid is a sap sucker, like all aphids , and affected plants are damaged by the loss of this vital fluid. The following damage [...] Excess sap is excreted on leaves and flowers as a sticky “honeydew” which promotes the growth of black fungal moulds. White skin moults visible on the leaves

• May beetle

  January 1, 1970

  ending in the death of the plant. From the third stage onwards, the impact of this pest increases. Damage symptoms Initial damage is not visible in the aerial [...] cause damage to crops, the most representative genus is the Phyllophaga . Given the external physical similarities between the adults and larvae of this [...] of the plant, as the larvae only feed on root hairs and organic material during the first and second instars. When they move to the next stage, the larvae

• Potato/tomato psyllid

  January 1, 1970

  Europe, and the import into Mexico, is difficult, since Candidatus Liberibacter is considered a quarantine pest. Damage symptoms The main direct damage, caused [...] feeding, is known as ‘psyllid yellows’, which results in delayed growth, weakness in the new leaves, chlorosis/reddening or purple colouration of the leaf [...] and poor-quality fruit. The bacterium Candidatus Liberibacter solanacearum which is transmitted by potato psyllid amplifies the feeding damage and causes

• HyFood takes habanero to another level with biological control

  January 1, 1970

  One of the key factors for the successful implementation of the biological control program was the training of personnel in pest monitoring and the release [...] face in exporting to the United States is that there is a legal framework that prohibits the use of certain chemical molecules in the crop. We have complied [...] timely manner the beneficial that each one requires and thus be able to harvest a good product". A certified product at the next level Mexico is the leading

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  January 1, 1970

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• Rice root aphid

  January 1, 1970

  feeds on the roots of the host plant. The winged form is about 1.8 mm long, darker than the wingless form, with a brown-black head. Aphids in the winged [...] symptoms Because they suck the plant’s vital sap from the roots, plants infested with rice root aphids will exhibit some or all of the following symptoms: Wilting; [...] deposited on the plant by aphids promotes the growth of mould and fungus. Transmission of viral disease between plants. Life cycle and appearance of the Rice root

• Natutec biocontrol application devices

  January 8, 2025

  application methods. The right system for you Choosing the right system depends on the specific needs of your operations, particularly the surface area and [...] empowering nature with technology! The Natutec product portfolio offers a broad range of application devices for the dispersal of beneficial organisms over [...] over crops. Each Natutec solution is specifically tailored to meet the unique needs of our customers in different growing environments. Natutec enables

• Fall Armyworm

  January 1, 1970

  symptoms The developing larvae eat different parts of the host plant, depending on the crop, the stage of crop development, and the age of the larvae. On [...] General The fall armyworm is a polyphagous pest that is indigenous throughout the Americas. Recently, it has been found in Africa too. The caterpillars [...] distinct white inverted Y-shaped mark on the front of the head and four large spots on the upper surface of the last segment. Pupae are reddish brown and

• Plant Health

  January 1, 1970

  interact with their environment is crucial. Photosynthesis, the source-sink dynamics between leaves and fruits/roots, and the intricate soil food web play [...] they transfer sugars to the root system, stimulating the soil food web. This interaction releases essential minerals, enabling the formation of complete [...] Embracing biological pest control Over the years, biological pest control has proven effective in managing pests without the drawbacks of chemical pesticides