Corn rootworm

Egg hatching start in the middle of May and continues until the begin of July, with the presence of larvae peaking around the middle of June. The whitish-coloured [...] flower abortion and, in the case of heavy infestations, significantly reduce the number of seeds. During the milk and dough stages of maturity, the adults [...] usually result in heavy yield losses, but it can facilitate the development of toxic fungi in the cob, with the resulting production of mycotoxins. Life

Aphidius ervi

control with the parasitic wasp Aphidius ervi Aphidius ervi is a parasitic wasp species that plays a significant role in biological control of aphids [...] Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Best conditions for use of Aphidius [...] parasitic wasp Aphidius ervi is available in a bottle ( Ervipar ). Spread the material on rock wool slabs or in Diboxes Make sure the material remains dry

Lesser house fly

maggot development. In extreme cases, large fly populations can even represent a public health concern for the communities surrounding a farm. Damage symptoms [...] 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 [...] typically flattened, with a fringe of spiny lateral protuberances. These maggots feed by scavenging bacteria and other microorganisms in the surrounding decaying

Neoseiulus cucumeris

available in breeding sachets ( Thripex-Plus ). In this case the predatory mites multiply in the sachet and disperse into the crop over a period of several [...] laid on the underside of leaves on leaf hairs or in the axils of main and side veins. They are oval, white and have a diameter of approximately 0.14 mm [...] control of thrips in greenhouse crops. These predatory mites feed mostly on first instar thrips larvae. Neoseiulus cucumeris is a valuable solution in integrated

Poultry Red Mite

hundreds of millions of dollars in egg industry losses every year. Despite its common names, Dermanyssus gallinae can parasitize a wide range of hosts, including [...] and death, in extreme cases. Life cycle and appearance of Poultry red mite Belied by its name again, the poultry red mite is only red following a recent blood [...] lay 4–8 eggs per day over a period of three days, taking a blood meal between each batch. Larvae resembling the adult but with only six legs emerge from

Heterorhabditis bacteriophora

cadaver of the dead host, resulting in the emergence of a new generation of nematodes that can continue to seek out and infect other pests in the area [...] watering can, an airblast sprayer, through a sprinkler system, with a backpack sprayer, or a vehicle-mounted spray unit To avoid blockage, all filters should [...] information Spray in the evening (or morning in some cases) allowing nematodes to work for several hours within the optimal range of temperature and humidity

Tomato russet mite

time in Australia and is a pest in tomatoes in all areas where they are grown. Other members of the plant family Solanaceae may be affected to a lesser [...] Affected stems turn a rusty brown colour, and in serious cases they may snap. The fruit can also be affected, and when this happens in tomatoes, the skin [...] on the lower part of the plant and moves upwards as the mites ascend. Life cycle and appearance of tomato russet mite All life stages of the tomato russet

Aphids

to the growth of a black sooty mold. Aphids life cycle Aphids have a complex life cycle, with both winged and wingless forms of adults of the same species [...] over 4,000 species of aphids that have been described, and they can be found in a variety of habitats throughout the world. Aphids form a single, very large [...] aphids have two pairs of wings, one of which is much larger than the other. For a large part of the season an aphid population consists of viviparous females

Pepper weevil

larva forms a cavity and covers it with its excrement, creating a type of cell, to be used later when it begins its metamorphosis. It develops a shiny white [...] Lifecycle and appearance of the pepper weevil Newly hatched adults have a light brown colour, with an oval body measuring 2 to 3.5 mm in length, and over time [...] ground and keep still when they detect a threat. Damage symptoms The most significant damage occurs with the loss of fruit, whether they fall to the ground

House fly

always found in association with human activity. As the most common species of fly found on livestock farms, they represent both a nuisance and a risk for [...] Houseflies are a well-known pest of farm and home. Believed to have originated in central Asia, the insect expanded its range worldwide long ago as a commensal [...] maggot development. In extreme cases, large fly populations can even create public health issues for the communities surrounding a farm. Damage symptoms