Litchi moth

feeds on the fruit skin and then tunnels towards the seed. Larvae usually do not pupate in fruit on the tree but leave the fruit to pupate in the soil. [...] excreta on the fruit surface. Appearance and life cycle of Litchi moth The moth lays her eggs singly on the fruit, rarely on the leaves. On hatching the larvae [...] macadamia nuts to a limited extent. Damage and symptoms The newly hatched larva penetrates the litchi fruit and feeds its way through the fruit flesh and

Almond

subcontinent. The name also refers to the tree’s edible seed that is nowadays extensively produced around the world. The almond belongs to the genus Prunus [...] About The almond ( Prunus dulcis, syn. Prunus amygdalus ) is a tree species originating in the Middle East as well as in North Africa and the Indian s [...] together with the peach, belongs to the subgenus Amygdalus . This particular subgenus distinguishes itself from others because of ridges on the shell that

Sticky plate

Fold both edges at the base of the triangle inwards. Hang the trap in the appropriate place. How to install the trap: Prepare the desired number of pheromone [...] Sticky plates How to assemble the trap: Fold the delta trap into a triangle. Lay a sticky trap on the bottom of the trap, with the adhesive surface facing [...] traps. Hang the traps about 10 cm above the crop in a location where they can easily be inspected (e.g. along the centre aisle). Distribute the traps as evenly

Entofood

conditions Store in a dry place in the dark. Allow the bottles to acclimatise in the greenhouse before use, keep the lid closed, in order to prevent condensation [...] populations in tomatoes in the beginning of the season and at low prey densities. Mode of action As Macrolophus pygmaeus has to build up a population in the crop [...] Entofood Apply Entofood at the locations in the greenhouse where Macrolophus pygmaeus has been introduced Apply weekly until the Macrolophus pygmaeus population

Cyclamen mite

than usual. In cyclamen, the flowers are damaged and leaf growth is inhibited. In hedera, a mite attack can cause baldness in parts of the stem. Gerbera [...] modified and used to transport pharate females. Eggs of the cyclamen mite are about half the size of the adult mite. They are oval in form, smooth, transparent [...] leaves, where the humidity is highest and they are protected from direct sunlight. In such spots, they are difficult to observe. Damage occurs in localized

Long-tailed mealybug

photosynthesis in the leaves also reduces flower and fruit production. In ornamental crops, the mere presence of mealybugs is sufficient to render the product [...] mealybug The long-tailed mealy bug is easily recognized by the long, posterior tail filaments, which are at least the length of the body itself. The length [...] length of the other filaments is roughly half the width of the body. The female is 3 - 4 mm long. Reproduction in Pseudococcus longispinus , may be sexual or

Pomegranate

About The pomegranate ( Punica granatum ) is a small tree or deciduous shrub that belongs to the family of Lythraceae . The plant can grow up to between [...] feet) tall. The pomegranate was originally cultivated near modern-day Iran and spread to the Mediterranean region and northern India. The tree’s flowers [...] is actually a berry and with regards to size sits between a lemon and grapefruit, 5–12 cm (2.0–4.7 in) in diameter.

Bugs

their body when at rest. The wings overlap each other exposing the scutellum, a prominent triangular region of the thorax between the wing bases. This dis [...] five nymphal instars and the adult insect. Several species of especially the families Miridae and Pentatomidae are found as pests in agricultural crops. Find [...] extracting nutrients from them, resulting in deformations and puncture holes. The most obvious damage is the deformation of growing points. They also cause

Trichoderma harzianum

potentially high, the crop is sensible to soil diseases. If the crop cycle is long it is advised to perform regular applications with Trianum-P to keep a high [...] parts of the plant above ground, the so-called induced systemic resistance (ISR). Trianum-G has the capacity to make certain 'fixed' nutrients such as manganese [...] manganese and iron available for the plant to take up. Advantages of Trichoderma harzianum The usage of Trichoderma harzianum T-22 in sustainable agriculture and

Nutari

cucumeris , Transeius montdorensis ) in the beginning of the season and at low prey densities. Mode of action When density of the target pest is low and there [...] available in the crop Nutari can be provided as alternative food source for predatory mites . This will ensure a standing army of predatory mites in the crop [...] temperature 8-10°C/47-50°F. Storage conditions Store in a dry place in the dark, provide ventilation to prevent CO 2 accumulation.