Obscure mealybug

affinis) originates from South America, but can now be found in many parts of the world with a temperate climate. It has a very similar appearance to the citrus [...] the males form a dark false pupa followed by a pupa in rapid succession. The actual pupa develops inside a white, cottony cocoon. After a complete metamorphosis [...] extract their nourishment from roots, whilst others are gall-formers. A few species can also transmit harmful viruses. Mealybugs inflict damage on the crop

Horiver Rollertrap

leaf miner and fungus gnats in hot spots or places where high pressure can be expected, such as along gables, ventilation windows and (other) draughty [...] except for the 30 cm width which needs to be placed 40 cm above the crop To assist with placement, insert a rod or other expedient through the center opening [...] Rollertraps are at least at room temperature before placing them. The glue will be softer and the traps will unroll more easily. Application Place Rollertraps

Plant Health

Embracing a systems approach for sustainable agriculture Recognizing the negative impacts of food production, growers are transitioning to a more holistic [...] impact. In conclusion, by reestablishing a systems approach to agriculture and integrating natural methods, growers can enhance plant resilience, promote s [...] intricate soil food web play pivotal roles in maintaining optimal plant growth. A balanced metabolite profile, comprising primary and secondary metabolites,

Fall Armyworm

leaves, creating a characteristic windowing effect. This damage and moist sawdust-like frass near the funnel and upper leaves can be an easily spotted [...] humid evenings. Females lay their eggs in clusters of 150-200 and can lay up to 2000 eggs in a lifetime. Eggs are white, pinkish or light green and spherical [...] General The fall armyworm is a polyphagous pest that is indigenous throughout the Americas. Recently, it has been found in Africa too. The caterpillars

Tripar-C_pamphlet_Feb_2022_DIGITAL.pdf

envelope, and sent in a polystyrene cooler box. Egg sheets should preferably be stored at a temperature of 10 - 12°C until release (not in a refrigerator). [...] build-up in times of egg laying by its host. Up to three Tripar-C wasps can hatch from a single FCM egg. Tripar-C wasps prefer to parasitize fresh FCM eggs [...] on wax paper sheets. These egg sheets must be distributed shortly after receipt by stapling /clipping them to a leaf in the affected areas. Tripar-C parasitoids

Long-tailed mealybug

mealybugs is sufficient to render the product unfit for sale. A very small population can thus cause considerable economic damage. Life cycle and appearance [...] long. Reproduction in Pseudococcus longispinus , may be sexual or asexual, the latter apparently being the more common situation. Unlike most other mealy [...] instars which are at first kept beneath the body in a network of fine waxy threads. Over two or three weeks, a female produces 100-200 nymphs. In the summer

Predatory insects

consume them. Ladybugs are known to be highly efficient predators, capable of consuming a significant number of aphids in a short period. Aphidalia, featuring [...] and feed on various harmful pests, helping to maintain a balanced ecosystem. Predatory bugs play a vital role in controlling whitefly , thrips , caterpillars [...] Gall midges play a beneficial role in natural pest control, particularly in controlling aphids and spider mites . Gall midges have a unique and interesting

Green peach aphid

native, however it is now a pest with a world-wide distribution. The green peach aphid ( Myzus persicae subsp. persicae ) is a particularly polyphagous [...] saliva can induce strong “allergic” reactions such as malformations of the growing tips. Life cycle and appearance of green peach aphid Aphids have a complex [...] persicae ) may be green, white-green, light yellow-green, grey-green, pink or red in colour. They appear matt, never glossy. Winged individuals have a brown-black

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Mediterranean fruit fly

each fly lays several eggs in a fruit and different flies may lay eggs in the same fruit, the number of larvae per fruit can be very high. After about 6-11 [...] basin and South America. Ceratitis capitata is a highly polyphagous species whose larvae develop in a very wide range of unrelated fruits, in fact, p [...] recorded from wild hosts belonging to a large number of families. Damage symptoms The oviposition hole is often surrounded by a sunken and discoloured area. These