Vine mealybug

the yield. Flowers and fruit often drop off. Plant sap is rich in sugars, but low in proteins. In order to gain an adequate intake of protein, mealybugs [...] present only in the male. After a complete metamorphosis, a winged male emerges from the pupa. The male is smaller (1 mm), dark orange in color with long [...] are golden-yellow in color and are deposited in an cottony egg sac (ovisac) containing from 300-500 eggs. The nymphs are very similar to the adult female

False codling moth

(fifth) is ready to pupate, it exist the fruit and drops to the ground where it pupates in the top layer of the soil. The moths emerge after a couple of [...] Thaumatotibia leucotreta ) is native to sub-Saharan Africa and is found in all citrus production areas in Southern Africa. It also occurs on some of the [...] pest’s high pest status is its quarantine status and is not due to the economic losses. Damage and symptoms Larval penetration holes in the fruit can only be

Macadamia

macadamia nut. The plant is native to Australia and is grown commercially in a number of subtropical areas. Macadamia trees usually grow to a height of between [...] macadamia plant (Macadamia integrifolia) belongs to the Proteaceae family, known for their richly flavoured edible seeds. The macadamia is a genus of four

Spider mites and other mites

crop. This is of particular concern in ornamental crops. Life cycle of spider mites Spider mite control videos Take a look at the video or go to our Youtube [...] that present a threat to many crops throughout the world. Despite their small size, they are capable of causing severe damage very rapidly due to their great [...] urticae , is by far the most important species in greenhouses and many outdoor crops. Spider mite damage Larvae, nymphs and adults cause damage to the host

Gerbera

but one flower can have petals in varying colours. In addition, the gerbera is also used as a model organism with regards to botanical studies. [...] gerbera belongs to the family of daisies or Asteraceae . The flowering plant is originally from South Africa and grew among others in the Cape Province [...] and Transvaal region. Nowadays, the gerbera is still popular and extensively used as a decorative garden plant or sold as cut flower. Domesticated cultivars

Caterpillars

species mine in leaves or bore holes into fruit or stems, making them difficult to detect and control. In addition to consumption of the plant, caterpillars [...] videos Take a look at the video or go to our Youtube channel to see our caterpillar control products in action. More caterpillar control videos How to get rid [...] name ‘leafroller’ refers to the fact that the caterpillars often live in rolled-up leaves. Although some species are restricted to a single crop, most are

Macadamia nut borer

been linked to any other crop or indigenous host in South Africa. It is a quarantine pest and control procedures have to be carried out to enable export [...] batrachopa ) is native to Africa and was originally described from the Eastern Cape province in South Africa. Macadamia is the major host of this moth, it has not [...] are cream to grey in colour with dark spots on the body and the head capsule is brown. The pupa is dark brown and (if pupation takes place in the soil)

Mediterranean fruit fly

capitata ) is widespread in Africa, the Mediterranean basin and South America. Ceratitis capitata is a highly polyphagous species whose larvae develop in a very [...] fruit to pupate in the soil. C. capitata does not survive sub-zero winter temperatures.It is well named as ‘Mediterranean’, after the area in which it survives [...] range of unrelated fruits, in fact, practically all the tree fruit crops. It has also been recorded from wild hosts belonging to a large number of families

Macro-Mite

the medium has to be moist, rich in organic matter and have a loose structure. The minimum temperature for successful use of Macro-Mite is 15°C (59°F). Combined [...] insects. The mites appear in and on the soil and at the base of plant stems. The reduction of the infestation level occurs at a slow but steady rate. Pack [...] first pests are detected in the crop. Introduction rates typically range from 100-500 per m 2 /release. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor

Amblydromalus limonicus

Amblydromalus limonicus is a species of predatory mite known for its role in biological pest control . Amblydromalus limonicus is a natural enemy of various [...] and 25 °C (55 and 77 °F). It is not effective above 30 °C (86 °F) and is sensitive to relative humidity below 70%. What sets A. limonicus apart from other [...] and does not build up a population. How to use Amblydromalus limonicus The predatory mite Amblydromalus limonicus is available in a bottle ( Limonica ).