Shallot aphid

Feeding of shallot aphid on strawberries invokes a strong host plant reaction. Infested plants become severely stunted when growth starts in spring. Petioles [...] often occur at the end of the storage period causing malformation of new plants. Life cycle and appearance of The shallot aphid Aphids have a complex life [...] swollen towards the apex. The shallot aphid does not alternate to another host plant for overwintering and there is no sexual stage in the life cycle. No eggs

Agriflora PRO

composed of PGPR (Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria) from the genus Bacillus that interact with plants, resulting in: Colonization of the plant root system [...] When to use Agriflora PRO? Use Agriflora PRO to enhance plant growth and improve yield in outdoor crops. The beneficial bacteria in this combination f [...] Production of the phytohormones auxin and gibberellin, which directly activate plant growth. Increased bioavailability of essential elements. The bacteria in

Caterpillars

to detect and control. In addition to consumption of the plant, caterpillars also spoil the plant with the large quantities of frass they leave behind. Solution [...] caterpillars have biting and chewing mouthparts and can devour large amounts of plant tissue. Many species cause damage to crops. The most harmful caterpillars [...] young shoots, and their enormous feeding capacity can rapidly decimate a plant. Very small caterpillars are not able to chew and therefore graze the underside

Tomato russet mite

of the plant family Solanaceae may be affected to a lesser extent. Damage symptoms Damage is caused by the mites sucking out the contents of plant cells [...] Eriophyidae. It does not produce galls but lives freely (vagrant) on tomato plants. Aculops lycopersici was detected for the first time in Australia and is [...] leaves dry out quickly. The damage is first seen on the lower part of the plant and moves upwards as the mites ascend. Life cycle and appearance of tomato

Chrysanthemum

mum or chrysanth, is a flowering plant that belongs to the genus Chrysanthemum of the family of Asteraceae. The plant is originally from Asia and northeastern [...] al purposes. Traditionally, yellow is the main colour of this flowering plant. Nowadays, a wide range of other colours is available such as white, purple

Trianum effectively controls Pythium in cucumber

grams of Trianium-G on each mat before putting out the new plants in ‘duo’ pots (two plants in one rockwool cube). He decided to do this in response to [...] Cucumber grower Kees Hendriks (Qcumber) explains how his plant protection strategy has moved from integrated to ‘almost’ biological, using fewer and fewer [...] He has been using Trianum for the past two years in order to protect his plants’ roots. ‘I started using Trianum-G because of my crop’s susceptibility to

Microflora PRO

furrow seeding and planting In furrow seeding and planting Apply at a rate of 1.4-2.8 oz/acre (100-200ml/Ha). Apply in the furrow at planting or seeding. Compatible [...] and ornamental plants. It consists of a liquid formulation consortium of natural rhizobacteria. Microflora PRO is formulated to enhance plant growth, by improving [...] does Microflora PRO work? Microflora PRO enhances plant growth by improving the availability of plant nutrients through the root system. Active Ingredients

Onion thrips

tabaci) is distributed throughout the world. It is found outdoors on many plants and particularly damaging on onions, leek, and in greenhouses on cucurbits [...] flower petals and in the soft parts of stalks. They are inserted into the plant tissue with a saw-like ovipositor. Larvae are light to yellowish green in [...] feed and only move if disturbed. Damage symptoms Thrips cause damage to plants by piercing the cells of the surface tissues and sucking out their contents

European corn borer

has also been reported to attack apple, strawberries, peppers and other plants. It is present in Europe, North Africa and North America, where it was [...] inside the maize stem destroys vascular tissue. As a result, heavily attacked plants are smaller and produce fewer kernels per ear. Life cycle and appearance [...] initially feed on the leaves and then bore into the upper part of the maize plants. Later, second generation larvae tunnel into stem internodes and produce

Chafers

feeding on the roots can lead to yellowing and wilting of plants. Damage can be severe on young plants and especially in grassland and turf. There, secondary [...] The larvae of both species live in the soil and feed on the roots of many plants. They are a serious pest that can cause substantial damage. The adults are