distributed throughout the world but prefers the warmer regions. It has been a pest in European greenhouses since the late 1980’s, particularly affecting cucumber
Pests Armoured scales (Diaspididae), especially California red scale ( Aonidiella aurantii ) and oleander scale ( Aspidiotus nerii ). It also has an effect
Pests Citrus mealybug ( Planococcus citri ); vine mealybug ( Planococcus ficus ). Mode of action Adult female parasitic wasps parasitize the mealybugs
Planococcus ficus can make the plants more susceptible to injury caused by other pests and fungal diseases. Solution Finder Find solutions for your crop Damage
General The tomato leaf miner (Tuta absoluta), a major pest of field- and greenhouse-grown tomatoes, belongs to the family of Gelechiidae . It is oligophagous
Pests Greenhouse whitefly ( Trialeurodes vaporariorum ); Tobacco whitefly ( Bemisia tabaci ). Mode of action Adult female parasitic wasps parasitize the
used to control leaf miners disrupt the biological control of other crop pests. The leaf miner species that cause damage in horticultural crops are mostly
usage of Trichoderma harzianum T-22 in sustainable agriculture and integrated pest management practices has various advantages: It strengthens the plant and
The greenhouse whitefly ( Trialeurodes vaporariorum ) is one of the major pests of vegetable and ornamental crops in greenhouses throughout the world. The
crops in greenhouses, and on various weeds. It is an especially significant pest in cucumber, sweet pepper, eggplants, and many ornamental crops. Life cycle