Vine mealybug

reduction of photosynthesis and therefore the yield. Flowers and fruit often drop off. Plant sap is rich in sugars, but low in proteins. In order to gain an adequate [...] end. There is often a darker longitudinal stripe running over the body. Control Vine Mealybug

Amazone Plants continues the path of organic cultivation

not immediately have the wind at its back but the business started to take off in 2015. In 2019, the tomato nursery also owned by Van Zijl was converted [...] Amazone Plants uses a variety of beneficials to keep these pests under control. Consultant Wim van der Meer names them for us. Amazone Plants uses Macro-Mite [...] means that there is always a strong population in the greenhouse crop and control of the thrips is maintained at the right level. The method works fine in

Oleander scale

dirty white or yellowy colour, round in shape, with a scale whose apex is off-centred. This scale resembles a miniature fried egg with a diameter of 2 mm

Obscure mealybug

passiflora, pelargonium, and orchids. Pseudococcus viburni is difficult to control biologically. Damage symptoms Although most species of mealybug feed on [...] reduction of photosynthesis and therefore the yield. Flowers and fruit often drop off. Plant sap is rich in sugars, but low in proteins. In order to gain an adequate

Codling moth

beneath is eaten away. Infested fruits usually ripen prematurely and drop off. Life cycle and appearance of Codling moth The adults have a wing span of

Cotton bollworm

for smaller specimens. The fruits stop growing, mature rapidly, and drop off. In legumes, flowers are attacked, and seed pods may be pierced. Life cycle

Long-tailed mealybug

reduction of photosynthesis and therefore the yield. Flowers and fruit often drop off. Plant sap is rich in sugars, but low in proteins. In order to gain an adequate

Rhyzobug FAQ

combination with Aphytis, a parasitic wasp to control armoured scales, will increase the effectiveness of the pest control. Can I still use pesticides? Always check [...] after receipt. 5 Target What is Rhyzobug used for? Rhyzobug is used to control several species or armoured scale insects: • Aonidiella aurantii (California [...] become completely encrusted with all stages and start to dry out and fall off. Disclaimers The general conditions of Koppert (Koppert B.V. and/or of its

Tomato leafminer

larvae only feed on green fruits. In case of serious infection, leaves die off completely. Mining by the caterpillar causes malformations. Damage to fruit

Citrus mealybug

reduction of photosynthesis and therefore the yield. Flowers and fruit often drop off. Plant sap is rich in sugars, but low in proteins. In order to gain an adequate