Cyclamen mite

smaller than usual. In cyclamen, the flowers are damaged and leaf growth is inhibited. In hedera, a mite attack can cause baldness in parts of the stem. Gerbera [...] pallidus ) is a harmful strawberry pest as well as a common pest found in cyclamen, gerbera and other ornamentals . Mites belonging to the family of tarsonemids [...] deform and discolour with the leaves turning bronze, mainly along the midrib. Even a mild infestation can cause enormous damage, and with heavier infestations

Bugs

more about What are bugs? Heteropteran bugs form a group in the order Hemiptera , a highly diverse group of insects, containing both harmful and beneficial [...] overlap, in the dorsal midline. Some bugs produce a pungent odour. Heteropteran bugs are hemimetabolous insects. Their life cycle consists of an egg, usually [...] obvious damage is the deformation of growing points. They also cause tissue damage and deformed growth as a result of toxic substances that they inject

Grow your own vegetable garden

needs to enable them to lead a healthy and active life.” According to a 2017 study, nearly 20% of SA households, a total of 6,8 million individuals, experience [...] food insecurity in rural and urban households. In our quest to help growers big and small become Partners with Nature, we are partnering with Laeveld Agrochem [...] discuss the challenges, of starting a home vegetable garden. Using their Summer Home Garden Starter pack and guiding you in the use of biological control,

Aphipar-M

converts into a leathery mummy. The adult parasitic wasp emerges through a hole at the rear of the mummy. The first mummies are noticed in the crop around [...] slabs or in Diboxes Make sure the material remains dry and is not moved from its introduction site for at least a few days Dosage The dosage of Aphipar-M [...] persicae ). Mode of action Adult parasitic wasps emerge from the mummies and females lay their eggs into aphids . The next generation of parasitic wasps

Tobacco aphid

and appearance of Tobacco aphid Aphids have a complex life cycle, with both winged and wingless forms of adults and a great variety in colour. When re [...] ) probably evolved from the peach potato aphid in the Far East and is a key pest of tobacco crops in both the United States and South America. The tobacco [...] tobacco aphid ( Myzus persicae subsp. nicotianae ) is also encountered in a range of crops in greenhouses, such as sweet pepper, aubergine, chrysanthemum, and

Nutari

cucumeris , Transeius montdorensis ) in the beginning of the season and at low prey densities. Mode of action When density of the target pest is low and there [...] available in the crop Nutari can be provided as alternative food source for predatory mites . This will ensure a standing army of predatory mites in the crop [...] is tolerant to a wide range of conditions and generally survives in conditions suitable for predatory mites . Precautions Application of this product can

Sticky plate

work? Sticky plates are an essential part of a Delta Trap for the detection of many species of flying pests in greenhouses. Sticky plates capture pests [...] trap into a triangle. Lay a sticky trap on the bottom of the trap, with the adhesive surface facing upwards. Fold both edges at the base of the triangle [...] trap in the appropriate place. How to install the trap: Prepare the desired number of pheromone traps. Hang the traps about 10 cm above the crop in a location

Drososan

effective place to hang the traps is in the shade along the sides of the plot, in the hedge (if available) and in the crop. If the crop is low, make sure [...] drosophila in combination with Fruit Fly Attractant. Pests Spotted wing drosophila ( Drosophila suzukii). Crops Various fruit crops. Mode of action The [...] to be used in combination with Fruit Fly Attractant. The spotted wing drosophila are attracted to the trap by the liquid attractant. Once in the trap they

Green potted plants

plant into a decorative indoor object. The plant itself is a perennial, herbaceous plant with a straight stem. Croton belongs to the spurge family of Euphorbiaceae [...] many species of green potted plants, the most common are: Ficus Skimmia come in many varieties and are usually used as garden plants, because of their attractive [...] fruits. These plants grow in the shade and need a moist, well-drained, humus-rich soils. Skimmia plants are strong and are tolerant of drought, but also air

Aphidoletes aphidimyza

Apply Aphidoletes aphidimyza in an environment with a high relative humidity (> 70%) to get the best results. Feeding behaviour of Aphidoletes aphidimyza The [...] from a few minutes to several hours, depending on the age and nutritional condition of the predator, as well as the size of the prey. Life cycle of Aphidoletes [...] for aphid control Aphidoletes aphidimyza is a species of predatory gall midge known for its effectiveness in biological pest control , specifically targeting