• Corn rootworm

  both larval and adult feeding, although it is the former that causes the most extensive damage. The larvae feed on the rootlets and dig tunnels in the [...] of toxic fungi in the cob, with the resulting production of mycotoxins. Life cycle and appearance In Europe, the western corn rootworm produces a single

• Tomato russet mite

  the plant and moves upwards as the mites ascend. Life cycle and appearance of tomato russet mite All life stages of the tomato russet mite are extremely [...] lives freely (vagrant) on tomato plants. Aculops lycopersici was detected for the first time in Australia and is a pest in tomatoes in all areas where they [...] damage can occur, especially at high temperatures when population growth is most rapid and affected leaves dry out quickly. The damage is first seen on the

• Greenhouse crop pollination

  agricultural industry. For the past 40 years we have been at the forefront of developing cutting-edge pollination solutions for the horticultural industry [...] improved fruit set, enhanced size, better coloration, extended production shelf life and quality. Natural pollination contributes to year-round cultivation of [...] horticultural pollination. It harnesses the power of bumblebees, nature's most efficient pollinators, to ensure reliable and effective pollination in g

• Shore fly

  substrate. Growers consider shore flies to be mostly a nuisance pest, but the insects can act as vectors for disease organisms, such as Fusarium , among [...] among both food crops and ornamentals . Damage symptoms Since all life stages of shore fly feed primarily on microscopic algae, bacteria and other unicellular [...] transmitting pathogens such as Fusarium , Pythium , and other root diseases. Life cycle and appearance of the Shore fly Adult Scatella shore flies are 4–5mm

• Cutworms

  General Cutworms ( Agrotis spp.) are occurring worldwide. Important species are for instance the black cutworm Agrotis ipsilon and the turnip moth Agrotis segetum [...] seedlings. Third to seventh instars become negatively phototaxic and feed mostly at night and hide in the ground during the day. Damage from these instars [...] occasionally tunnel into the growing stalk, disrupting the sap flow in the plant. Life cycle and appearance of Cutworms The adults of Agrotis spp. have pale grey

• Tomato

  Macrolophus pygmaeus ( Mirical ) is not only the base for whitefly management in tomato, but also for caterpillar management, especially in the case of the [...] scout observations by mobile phone manually or use the scanner for Horiver sticky cards for automatic detection of pests. The dashboard provides you with [...] threat to tomato crops, with various species causing notable damage. The most common species in tomato are the Glasshouse potato aphid ( Aulacorthum solani

• Tomato looper

  chalcites ) spreads to several northerly countries and is now one of the most frequently found pest species in greenhouses. Damage symptoms The tomato [...] appear skeletonized. The last two instars may eat the entire leaf except for the midrib or other large veins. On tomatoes, the tomato looper ( Chrysodeixis [...] young plants. Infestations on ornamental plants reduce their marketability. Life cycle and appearance of Tomato looper The tomato looper or golden twin-spot

• Hop

  Northern Hemisphere where currently the most acreage of production occurs. Although these plants have a very long life cycle, with the continued popularity [...] popularity of microbrews across the globe, genetics for flavoring have dictated how long these plants stay in the ground. They emerge each year towards the end [...] end of Spring and are harvested near the end of Summer. Recommended for you Grower Koen - Embracing biological crop protection in agriculture A dive into

• Damping-off

  stress, caused for example by too much water, too high or low temperatures or sudden fluctuations in temperature. Pythium aphanidermatum mostly occurs at higher [...] higher temperatures in the soil or irrigation water. Pythium aphanidermatum mostly occurs in young plants and damage is more extensive in young crops. Damage [...] older plants, the leaves lose their turgor or the leaf tips turn yellow, for example in flower bulbs. At first, the plants recover during the night, but

• Tobacco whitefly

  insecticides and its propensity for the transmission of viruses. Damage symptoms The larvae of whitefly need a lot of protein for growth, and thus consume a [...] Greece in 1889, hence the name tabaci . It has subsequently been found in most tropical and subtropical countries of the world. The original habitat was [...] of sooty moulds ( Cladosporium spp .) is encouraged, making it unsuitable for sale. In serious cases the fruit will rot. Sooty moulds also develop on the