• Green apple aphid

  populations to build quickly during spring. Population growth Several generations develop throughout the growing season, typically four to six generations [...] The first generation usually appears three to four weeks after egg hatch. Winged adults periodically disperse to nearby trees, establishing new colonies and [...] interventions during the vulnerable spring periods. Cultural practices Pruning to improve air circulation and reduce egg survival Orchard sanitation (removing

• Amblydromalus limonicus

  alternative to chemical pesticides. Amblydromalus limonicus is valued for its effectiveness at relatively low temperatures and is especially recommended to suppress [...] slightly larger. The larvae of Amblydromalus limonicus have to feed. If they do not have access to food, they develop very slowly and the mortality is high [...] colour can vary according to the prey eaten and they are sometimes greenish in colour when they take fluids from the leaves. Due to their size and colour they

• Pear aphid

  adults develop. These adult aphids migrate to their secondary host plants. In autumn, they return to pear trees to reproduce sexually and lay fertilized o [...] curled and more difficult to manage. Biological control of pear aphid Biological control is an effective and sustainable way to manage pear aphid populations [...] orchards. Both nymphs and adults feed on developing foliage, causing leaves to curl and distort while reducing tree vigor. Heavy infestations can affect

• Pear rust mite

  and can lead to severe fruit russeting and leaf bronzing. This directly reduces fresh-market fruit quality and can downgrade a premium crop to processing [...] and at the base of young twigs. Spring development As buds begin to open, mites migrate to young leaves and shoots, where they feed, reproduce rapidly, and [...] Unlike common spider mites , individual rust mites are completely invisible to the naked eye. While small populations cause negligible stress, heavy infestations

• Leafhoppers

  curling. Their feeding reduces photosynthesis, weakens plant growth and can lead to reduced yield and lower crop quality. In addition, leafhoppers can transmit [...] greenhouse and field crops. Effective leafhopper control is therefore essential to maintain healthy and productive cultivation. By combining monitoring with

• Sciarid flies

  minute (0.1 to 0.25 mm) and yellowish white in colour. They are laid on the ground surface close to plant roots. The larvae can grow to 5 to 12 mm in length [...] constitute the family of Sciaridae. The species that cause most damage to crops belong to the genera Bradysia and Lycoriella . Lycoriella species are mainly [...] in greenhouses throughout the world. Although they generally do little harm to healthy plants, sciarid flies are particularly problematic in cuttings and

• Leaf miners

  enemies, allowing the leaf miner population to erupt into serious numbers. In addition, the pesticides used to control leaf miners disrupt the biological [...] most damage all belong to the genus Liriomyza and are very common in temperate regions. Leaf miner damage Leaf miners cause damage to plants both directly [...] leaf tissue which can lead to desiccation, premature leaf-fall and cosmetic damage. In (sub)tropical areas this can lead to burning in fruit such as tomato

• Aphids

  in this way, as is the cucumber mosaic virus (CMV) in cucumber. How to prevent aphids To prevent aphid infestations in crops, you can take several preventative [...] insects: the super- family Aphidoidea, belonging to the order Hemiptera . The aphids discussed here all belong to the family Aphididae, a family containing many [...] colour forms, or resistance to pesticides, remain unchanged and unsorted. The young aphids are born as developed nymphs and begin to feed instantly on plant

• Psyllids

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• Beetles

  feeding on leaves, roots, or fruits, leading to reduced growth and yield loss. Effective beetle control is essential to maintain healthy and productive crops [...] of beetles Beetle control videos Take a look at the video or go to our Youtube channel to see our beetle control products in action. More beetle control [...] Solutions for beetle control Learn more about What are beetles? Beetles belong to the order Coleoptera, a well-known group of insects that are easily recognizable