• Pomegranate

  that do not bear fruit are cultivated for their flowers. The pomegranate’s edible fruit is actually a berry and with regards to size sits between a lemon [...] About The pomegranate ( Punica granatum ) is a small tree or deciduous shrub that belongs to the family of Lythraceae . The plant can grow up to between [...] lemon and grapefruit, 5–12 cm (2.0–4.7 in) in diameter.

• Aphidoletes aphidimyza

  aphidimyza is available in bottle ( Aphidend ). Open the bottle in the greenhouse Place the bottle directly on the soil or rockwool slabs or hang it in-between [...] prey for the newly hatched larvae is normally not difficult. When a gall midge larva attacks an aphid, it injects a paralyzing toxin that also starts [...] for aphid control Aphidoletes aphidimyza is a species of predatory gall midge known for its effectiveness in biological pest control , specifically targeting

• Horiver Drystick

  For trapping in hotspots use one Horiver Drystick per 2 to 20 m 2 Notes In contrast to Horiver Wetstick , the glue of Horiver Drystick does not come off on [...] removed in sections if required for monitoring purposes Storage time See Best before date. Storage temperature 0-32°C/32-104°F. Storage conditions In a cool [...] 30 cm above the crop and adjust height when plants are growing Do not place traps in-between the plants as parasitic wasps will then also be trapped Remove

• Mediterranean fruit fly

  capitata ) is widespread in Africa, the Mediterranean basin and South America. Ceratitis capitata is a highly polyphagous species whose larvae develop in a very [...] fruit to pupate in the soil. C. capitata does not survive sub-zero winter temperatures.It is well named as ‘Mediterranean’, after the area in which it survives [...] symptoms The oviposition hole is often surrounded by a sunken and discoloured area. These punctures are often sufficient in high quality produce to make

• Macadamia nut borer

  grey in colour with dark spots on the body and the head capsule is brown. The pupa is dark brown and (if pupation takes place in the soil) encased in a cocoon [...] this moth, it has not been linked to any other crop or indigenous host in South Africa. It is a quarantine pest and control procedures have to be carried [...] before shell hardening is caused by the larvae which bore into the fruit. In small nuts the entire kernel is eaten, whereas in large fruit, part of the

• Aphilin

  infested plants, because Aphelinus abdominalis is not very mobile Spread material on rock wool slabs or in application boxes (Dibox) Make sure the material [...] 25-4 per m 2 /release. Releases should be repeated a number of times. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice [...] and females lay their eggs in aphids . The next generation of parasitic wasps develops inside the aphid, which converts into a leathery mummy. The adult

• Orange

  pomelo and some 75% mandarin. The hybrid however is not a basic backcrossed BC1 hybrid, but the orange is actually hybridized over multiple generations. [...] fruit of the Citrus X sinensis is regarded as a sweet orange, while the fruit of the Citrus X aurantium is recognized as a bitter orange. [...] About The orange and in particular the sweet orange is the fruit that derives from the citrus species Citrus X sinensis that belongs to the family of Rutaceae

• Litchi moth

  tunnels towards the seed. Larvae usually do not pupate in fruit on the tree but leave the fruit to pupate in the soil. [...] peltastica ) is native to Southern Africa and also occurs on the Indian Ocean islands of Madagascar, Mauritius, Reunion and Seychelles. Litchi moth is polyphagous [...] polyphagous and of economic importance on litchi, and macadamia nuts to a limited extent. Damage and symptoms The newly hatched larva penetrates the litchi fruit

• False codling moth

  codling moth ( Thaumatotibia leucotreta ) is native to sub-Saharan Africa and is found in all citrus production areas in Southern Africa. It also occurs on some [...] pest’s high pest status is its quarantine status and is not due to the economic losses. Damage and symptoms Larval penetration holes in the fruit can only be [...] thorough inspection. In green citrus fruit the peel around the penetration hole eventually assumes a yellow colour. On ripe fruit this area is orange, but eventually

• Crop Monitoring and Scouting

  thrive. Digital scouting apps In the digital age, scouting is aided by mobile apps that can catalog and analyse data in real time. These tools streamline [...] Understanding crop monitoring and scouting In the world of agriculture and horticulture, the phrase "knowledge is power" couldn't be truer. Crop monitoring [...] yield. Crop monitoring and scouting is the systematic observation of crops throughout their growth cycle. This involves a close inspection of plants for signs