Japanese beetle

common symptom of feeding by the adult. The beetles generally feed from the upper surface of leaves, chewing out the tissue between the veins and leaving [...] taken to prevent further spread. The Japanese beetle is on the A2 list of the European Plant Protection Organization (EPPO). To prevent its further spread [...] scarabaeid grubs. The head is yellowish-brown, with strong, dark-coloured mandibles. The grubs assume a typical C-shaped position in the soil. Newly-hatched

Encarsia formosa

in colour. The pupa of E. formosa is unique among the species of Encarsia , in that it is formed immediately beneath and in contact with the whitefly pupal [...] then consumed from the inside out by the developing larvae. The larvae feed on the internal tissues of the host, leading to its death and thereby contributing [...] contributing to the reduction of whitefly numbers. Encarsia formosa is highly adaptable and can adjust its parasitism based on the density of the whitefly population

Predatory insects

reduces the environmental impact associated with the use of synthetic chemicals, safeguarding the overall ecosystem. Reduced need for chemicals The use of [...] Mirical-N), a species of predatory bug, is particularly skilled in controlling whitefly and caterpillars but also contributes to the control of spider mites , [...] populations, gall midges contribute to the overall health of plants and help maintain a balanced ecosystem without the need for chemical pesticides. Koppert

Stratiolaelaps scimitus (Hypoaspis miles)

and other soil-dwelling insects. The mites appear in and on the soil and at the base of plant stems. The reduction of the infestation level occurs at a slow [...] Hypoaspis miles) is used for the control of the following pests: Thrips Sciarid flies (Fungus gnats) The predatory mites feed on larvae of sciarid flies [...] legs, and brown mouthparts. The females are larger than the males, and have a white stripe on the rear end of the body. The eggs, larvae, and first nymphal

Green peach aphid

families. Damage symptoms Of all the aphids , the peach potato aphid ( Myzus persicae subsp. persicae ) is the most important vector of viral diseases. It can [...] a result, the plant’s growth is retarded giving rise to deformed leaves or, if the infestation occurs early enough in the season, the death of young plants [...] crops. The aphid may originate from Asia, where its winter-hardy host plant, the peach tree, is native, however it is now a pest with a world-wide di

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Tomato leaf miner

roughly one hour the larva crawls out of the leaf and falls to the ground. This occurs in the early morning. The larva crawls into the ground to pupate [...] bacteria enter the plant tissue via the feeding spots. Life cycle and appearance of Tomato leaf miner The life cycle of a leaf miner has the following stages: [...] yellow head. When the larva hatches from the egg, it begins to eat into the leaf at once, tunnelling down into the mesophyll tissue where damage is caused

Aphidius ervi

pursue the aphid to parasitize. Because of this, the disturbance of aphid colonies can have a serious impact. The aphids can be spread through the crop, [...] Myzus spp. is their host, they will be of the same size. The parasitization behaviour resembles Aphidius colemani , however, Aphidius ervi is more aggressive [...] with the parasitic wasp Aphidius ervi Aphidius ervi is a parasitic wasp species that plays a significant role in biological control of aphids . The natural

Strawberry

( IPM ) plays a crucial role in ensuring the health and productivity of strawberry crops due to the presence of various pests and diseases. Common pests [...] management (IPM) practices. The use of bumblebees contributes to sustainable pest control and promotes the overall health of strawberry crops, as it encourages [...] minimise the use of synthetic pesticides. Using IPM strategies not only minimizes the use of harmful chemical pesticides but also promotes the long-term

Eretmocerus eremicus

when the whitefly reaches its fourth instar. The larva then penetrates the host, moulting to the second instar to feed. During the third instar, the larva [...] carefully inside the greenhouse Bend and tear off the strips opposite to the mounting hole Make sure not to touch the pupae during handling Suspend the cards in [...] in the crop, if possible approximately 75 cm under the plant head Avoid to hang cards at places exposed to direct sunlight The dosage of Ercal or Enermix