Pepper weevil

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 colour [...] pollen. In both cases, they begin to feed one to four hours after hatching. In total, the larva passes through three larval stages during which its only activity [...] develop in flower buds and young fruit, causing the stalk and calyx to turn yellow before wilting and dropping off. When you see fruit on the ground, it is

Powdery mildew

colonies mostly occur in these crops. In covered roses, the colonies appear first and foremost on the upper side of the leaves. In most crops, the white [...] hardens the cell walls and makes it harder for the fungi to enter the leaves To reduce chances of powdery mildew in greenhouses, it is advised to first ventilate [...] fairly similar in all plant-pathogen combinations. The symptoms are white fluffy colonies, first and foremost on the upper side of the leaf. In severe epidemics

Diglyphus isaea

Larval stage: When the parasitic wasp larva hatches, it remains beside its host, punctures it and sucks it empty from the outside, as a result of which the [...] within the order Hymenoptera . It is widely recognized for its role as a biological control agent for leaf miner control. Its ability to effectively target [...] Diglyphus isaea is available in a bottle ( Miglyphus ). Release parasitic wasps between the leaves of the crop in the morning or in the evening The dosage of

Viridis PRO

beneficial bacteria in this combination fertilizer-protector increase nutrient availability by fixing nitrogen and solubilizing phosphorus in the soil and improve [...] Rhizobacteria) from the genus Bacillus that interact with turf grass, resulting in: Colonization of the turf root system (rhizosphere). Production of the ph [...] grass growth. Increased bioavailability of essential elements. The bacteria in Viridis PRO increase the solubilization of phosphates and also allow better

Encarsia formosa

Aphelinidae , widely recognized for its role in biological control, particularly in the management of whitefly populations in various agricultural and horticultural [...] transparent to brown 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 [...] whereas in other Encarsia species it can be seen clearly that the pupa develops freely within the host pupa. When the parasitic wasp is fully grown, it eats

Lesser Mealworm

on the floor of poultry houses. It has long been known as a common pest worldwide, and while its origins are unclear, it was likely carried out of Sub-Saharan [...] tunnel when it emerges. Life cycle and appearance of Lesser mealworm The adult darkling beetle lays hundreds of eggs over the course of its life in cracks and [...] hide in wall cracks and other tight spaces, evading routine cleaning and disinfection procedures. Damage symptoms Lesser mealworms congregate in large

Yellow rose aphid

their presence in the crop. The yellow rose aphid is holocyclic in North America (i.e. they mate in autumn and produce eggs to overwinter). It is also holocyclic [...] generally found only on cultivated roses and strawberries, in glasshouses in northern Europe or outdoors in warmer climates. Wingless yellow rose aphids have a [...] American origin but is now widely distributed in Europe, North Africa, parts of Asia and South America. It attacks plants of the family Rosaceae and is

Peach

domesticated and cultivated for its fruit. The description ‘persica’ refers to the popularity of the tree in Persia when it was introduced there. The tree’s [...] tree’s fruit is usually sweet and juicy and it is called peach or nectarine. The peach belongs to the genus Prunus (just like the cherry, apricot, almond [...] the almond, the peach also belongs to the subgenus Amygdalus , because of its hard and corrugated seed shell. Commercially, peaches and nectarines are sold

Lettuce

to the daisy family, Asteraceae. It is a hardy annual that is easy to cultivate and most often grown for its leaves. It is, however, often plagued on by

Tobacco whitefly

insect was first identified on tobacco in Greece in 1889, hence the name tabaci . It has subsequently been found in most tropical and subtropical countries [...] throughout the world. It causes damage in (sub-)tropical areas especially. The tobacco whitefly ( Bemisia tabaci ) is feared because of its high level of resistance [...] 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