Diamond back moth

xylostella) is suggested to have its origin in Europe, South Africa or East Asia, but is now present wherever its cruciferous hosts exist and it is considered [...] species. It is highly migratory and wind-borne adults can travel long distances to invade crops in other regions. Damage symptoms The caterpillar is a surface [...] are like those of the males. The back is marked with a broad cream or light brown band along the back, which is sometimes constricted to form one or more

Nectarine

Nectarine About Nectarine is a variety of the peach of the genus Prunus , it is a peach without hair or lint-free obtained by genetic mutation of the lint [...] the soft skin gene, it also has a more vivid color (between bright red and yellow ) and are generally smaller. It is a spontaneous variety of peach, so [...] so peaches and nectarines are genetically equivalent. From a commercial point of view, peaches and nectarines are sold as different products, but they are

Flowering potted plants

Kalanchoe is a tropical, succulent flowering plant and a genus that consists of about 125 species belonging to the family of Crassulaceae . Hibiscus is well [...] species are: Poinsettia is well known and popular for its large red, white and green leaves, especially around Christmas. Begonia is a perennial flowering [...] yellow and purple. Phalaenopsis is also known as the moth orchid. Its genus consists of some 60 species. The Phalaenopsis is an extremely popular flowering

Apricot

as are their fruit; they are also named apricots. The apricot is a drupe that looks like a small peach (1.5-2.5 cm or 0.6-1.0 cm in diameter, some cultivars [...] to orange, and is often a bit reddish on the side that caught the sun. Its skin can be either smooth (botanically: glabrous) or have a more velvety feel [...] Prunus spp. Apricot About Apricot is the name of a fruit or the tree that produces this particular fruit. There are various species that belong to the

Oleander scale

oleander scales are a greyish, dirty white or yellowy colour, round in shape, with a scale whose apex is off-centred. This scale resembles a miniature fried [...] fruits affects market value. In olives this is seen as green spots on purple fruits. Damage to foliage is particularly important in ornamentals . Heavy [...] fried egg with a diameter of 2 mm. The newly hatched crawlers are roughly 0.3 mm long. They quickly attach themselves to the plant and form a scale. Colonies

Vine mealybug

stages are present only in the male. After a complete metamorphosis, a winged male emerges from the pupa. The male is smaller (1 mm), dark orange in color with [...] mouthparts. The female is larger (3 mm) and voluminous, has an elongated oval shape and has no wings. The body is covered with a fine waxy material and [...] defoliation. The overall effect is a reduction of photosynthesis and therefore the yield. Flowers and fruit often drop off. Plant sap is rich in sugars, but low

Long-tailed mealybug

defoliation. The overall effect is a reduction of photosynthesis and therefore the yield. Flowers and fruit often drop off. Plant sap is rich in sugars, but low [...] l regions, but these days it is widespread throughout the world. The range of host plants of Pseudococcus longispinus is less extensive than that of the [...] ornamental crops, the mere presence of mealybugs is sufficient to render the product unfit for sale. A very small population can thus cause considerable

Natutec Mini-Airbug

dosing pot and mixing pot The Mini-Airbug is also available for use on trolleys and is then delivered with a converter Volume of dosing pot/drum 1.5 litres [...] revolving dosing pot ensures a uniform release of carrier material containing natural enemies. The airflow from the fan guarantees a uniform distribution of [...] of this material up to a distance of at least 2 metres from the Mini-Airbug. Product components The Mini-Airbug consists of the following components: Blowing

American serpentine leaf miner

pea, bean and potato. In greenhouses, it is mainly found on gerbera and chrysanthemum. Today the insect is widespread across the whole world. Damage symptoms [...] plants of fruiting vegetable crops, however, a considerable quantity of foliage can get damaged before the harvest is affected. The older larvae make wider tunnels [...] except with ornamental crops, this is usually of less significance. Seedlings and young plants can be completely destroyed as a result of the direct damage caused

Cottony cushion scale

l countries of the world. It is also periodically discovered in greenhouses in temperate regions, but is not generally a pest in these situations. Damage [...] Damage symptoms Cottony cushion scale is a particular pest of citrus, Acacia spp ., Casuarina spp . and Pittosporum spp ., but it can damage many types of [...] from the body. On reaching maturity, the ‘female’ produces a white, fluted, wax ovisac with a series of uniform ridges running lengthwise over the surface