• European corn borer

  are easily visible on stems, or on the apical part of maize ears. Larval tunnelling weakens the stalks and causes them to break during windy weather. Larval [...] into the upper part of the maize plants. Later, second generation larvae tunnel into stem internodes and produce extensive galleries. The larvae pupate [...] the galleries or in the soil. Fully grown larvae overwinter inside their tunnels in stubble, stalks and maize ears, or in wild plants.

• Leaf miners

  Biological control of leaf miners Leaf miners are damaging pests that tunnel through leaves, reducing photosynthesis and weakening plant growth. Their [...] form the family Agromyzidae. This is a family of small flies whose larvae tunnel into the leaves of plants, creating ‘mines’. There are many species of leaf [...] of foliage can be lost before the harvest is affected. The size of a leaf tunnel depends on the stage of development of the leaf, the species of host plant

• How to protect bumblebees in cold

  performance. Right climate for bumblebee pollination in greenhouses In tunnels or greenhouses, the morning temperature needs to rise quickly to reach the [...] low temperatures: Warmth is key Place the hives in the warmest part of the tunnel/greenhouse, ensuring they catch the morning sun. Make sure the hive is in [...] the hives above the crop. Managing humidity in winter While dehumidifying tunnels/greenhouses in winter, it's essential to keep an eye on the bumblebees.

• Tomato leaf miner

  get damaged before the harvest is affected. The older larvae make wider tunnels. Feeding spots made by adult females can also reduce yield, although except [...] 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 by extensive mines [...] commonly on the underside. The late third instar larva, that emerges from its tunnel just prior to pupating, is known as a prepupa. This stage lasts only a few

• American serpentine leaf miner

  get damaged before the harvest is affected. The older larvae make wider tunnels. Feeding spots made by adult females can also reduce yield, although except [...] form small plates. In various other crops one finds intermediate forms of tunnelling between these ‘plate mines’ and normal mines, making it an unreliable [...] 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 by extensive mines

• Corn rootworm

  causes the most extensive damage. The larvae feed on the rootlets and dig tunnels in the larger roots. This leads to a reduction of the root system, making

• Cutworms

  cotton or maize. As plants become larger, older instars will occasionally tunnel into the growing stalk, disrupting the sap flow in the plant. Life cycle

• Ulti-Mite: Revolutionizing biocontrol with innovative predatory mite sachets

  Whether you’re growing peppers, strawberries, melons, or citrus fruits, in tunnels or open fields, or in consistently humid environments. Its patented system

• Bumblebee pollination

  Bumblebees are more effective in protected environments such as greenhouses, tunnels or netted orchards compared to honeybees. Bumblebees tend to visit all crops

• The Swirski-Mite Revolution: A Game-Changer in Pest Control

  September 30, 2024

  drought in outdoor cultivation (although equally effective in greenhouses and tunnels), and which once again boosted the popularity of the predatory mite. The