• Tomato leafminer

  causes malformations. Damage to fruit allows fungal diseases to enter, leading to rotting fruit before or after harvest. Life cycle and appearance of Tomato [...] fruit. Pupation takes place in the soil or on the surface of a leaf, in a curled leaf or in a mine. If they leave the mines they build silk cocoons on the [...] 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

• Beneficial microorganisms

  harnessed for pest control through applications like biopesticides, where they are introduced to target pests, providing an eco-friendly alternative to chemical [...] damage. This can lead to the insect's death. Spore production: As the insect succumbs to the fungal infection, the fungus continues to grow. Eventually, it [...] provide positive effects to their environment, including various biological systems and organisms. These microorganisms play a crucial role in biological

• Two-spotted spider mite

  urticae ) is a pest of many crops throughout the world. Despite their small size, they are capable of very rapidly doing severe damage, due to their great [...] vary from orange , light yellow or light green to dark green, red, brown, or almost black. Recommended for you Phytoseiulus persimilis Neoseiulus californicus [...] many outdoor crops. Damage symptoms Larvae, nymphs and adults cause damage to the host plant by feeding on plant sap. They mainly occur on the underside

• Diamond back moth

  disperse, on average, only 13 to 35 m within a crop field, however, they are readily carried by the wind and as such can disperse 400 to 500 km per night. [...] 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 to be the [...] wind-borne adults can travel long distances to invade crops in other regions. Damage symptoms The caterpillar is a surface feeder. They feed from the lower

• The War on Pests Isn’t Working. Here’s What Is.

  August 4, 2026

  on pests. For decades we’ve treated them as the enemy, reaching for increasingly stronger chemicals in what has become a never-ending cycle. Spray. Resistance [...] exclusively with synthetic fertilisers for years, where salts accumulate, and there is very little soil biology left to cycle nutrients and build structure, are [...] well. More pests appear. Spray again. Somewhere along the way, we forgot to ask a much simpler question: Why are the pests there in the first place? Throughout

• Cyclamen mite

  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 [...] and young fruits become brown near the base. Life cycle and appearance of Cyclamen mite The life cycle of the cyclamen mite ( Phytonemus pallidus ) has [...] considered a fourth stage called pupa, false pupa or quiescent nymph. Adult females are yellowish brown, about 0.25 mm long, with the hind legs reduced to slender

• Plant Health

  of complete proteins crucial for plant growth. A well-established soil food web contributes to minimal susceptibility to opportunistic pathogens. Stored [...] Embracing a systems approach for sustainable agriculture Recognizing the negative impacts of food production, growers are transitioning to a more holistic [...] ic energy leads to the storage of lipids, essential for forming plant secondary metabolites (PSM). Elevated lipid levels contribute to stress tolerance

• Tomato

  plants usually grow to a height of between 1-3 metres (or 3-10 feet). Their stem is not so strong, so if not supported (like in a greenhouse) the stem [...] sometimes sustain up to three years. A great number of tomato varieties is now cultivated in temperate climates around the world. Greenhouses make year round production [...] lycopersicum) belongs to the nightshade family of Solanaceae . The tomato is the edible fruit of this plant. The plant is native to Central and South America

• The five main benefits of Integrated Pest Management

  January 7, 2024

  benefits, making it a key player in meeting the demands of the evolving value chain. Choosing IPM is more than a smart move; it's a commitment to a balanced [...] benefits, making it a key player in meeting the demands of the evolving value chain. Choosing IPM is more than a smart move; it's a commitment to a balanced [...] strategies to add value to your business, with biological solutions as a key success factor. Implementing an IPM strategy helps growers to create an e

• Aphilin

  be repeated a number of times. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation [...] wool slabs or in application boxes (Dibox) Make sure the material remains dry and at its introduction site for a few days Dosage The dosage of Aphilin depends [...] develops inside the aphid, which converts into a leathery mummy. The adult parasitic wasp emerges through a hole at the rear of the mummy. The first mummies