Vine mealybug

shape and has no wings. The body is covered with a fine waxy material and have 18 pairs of wax rods round the edge of the body, and two slightly longer [...] causing deformation and / or yellowing of leaves, sometimes followed by defoliation. The overall effect is a reduction of photosynthesis and therefore the yield [...] Plant sap is rich in sugars, but low in proteins. In order to gain an adequate intake of protein, mealybugs must therefore ingest large quantities of sap, getting

Aphidius colemani

environments. Aphidius colemani is widely used in the biological control of aphids . Aphidius colemani is used for the control of the following pests: Cotton [...] they are at low density. The behaviour of the female during egg-laying is typical of the Aphidiidae. First the host is examined by drumming with the antennae [...] wings, and is black with dark brown legs. A female has a more pointed abdomen that is as long as the wings, is equipped with an ovipositor, and is black, with

Tobacco aphid

East and is a key pest of tobacco crops in both the United States and South America. The tobacco aphid ( Myzus persicae subsp. nicotianae ) is also encountered [...] therefore need to extract large quantities of sap to get sufficient protein. The excess sugar is secreted in the form of honeydew, making the crop and its fruit [...] nutrients from the plant and disturb the balance of growth hormones. As a result, the plant’s growth is retarded giving rise to deformed leaves or, if the

Cherry

regarded as the most important ancestor of today’s cultivated cherry and it is one of two cherry varieties most of the current commercial, edible cherry [...] wild cherry, sweet cherry, or gean, is a species of cherry and a flowering plant that belong to the rose family of Rosaceae . Cherries are indigenous to [...] cultivars derive from. The other variety is the sour cherry Prunus cerasus , which is primarily used for cooking. Every part of the cherry plant, except for the

Aphidius matricariae

Aphidius matricariae is a parasitic wasp belonging to the family Braconidae and is widely recognized for its role in biological pest control of aphids . This [...] This small wasp is a valuable natural enemy in both agricultural and horticultural settings. Aphidius matricariae is used for the control of the following [...] matricariae is most effective between 15 and 25°C (59 and 77°F). The effectivity is reduced at temperatures above 28°C/82°F. Behaviour of the parasitic

Encarsia formosa

transparent to brown in colour. The pupa of E. formosa is unique among the species of Encarsia , in that it is formed immediately beneath and in contact [...] internal tissues of the host, leading to its death and thereby contributing to the reduction of whitefly numbers. Encarsia formosa is highly adaptable [...] chemical pesticides. Life cycle and appearance of Encarsia formosa The development of E. formosa consists of six stages: the egg, three larval instars, a

Aphytis melinus

parasitic wasp is greatest around 25ºC. The lower temperature limit for its development is 13ºC and the upper limit is 38ºC. Behaviour of the parasitic wasp [...] Aphytis melinus Aphytis melinus is a species of parasitic wasp belonging to the family Aphelinidae . This tiny wasp is widely recognized for its role in [...] the biological control of various scale insect pests.Native to Southeast Asia, Aphytis melinus has been introduced to many parts of the world to aid in

Flowering potted plants

Begonia is a perennial flowering plants and belongs to the family of Begoniaceae . The genus consists of 1,795 different plant species. Some of these species [...] Kalanchoe is a tropical, succulent flowering plant and a genus that consists of about 125 species belonging to the family of Crassulaceae . Hibiscus is well [...] yellow and purple. Phalaenopsis is also known as the moth orchid. Its genus consists of some 60 species. The Phalaenopsis is an extremely popular flowering

Whitefly

es: If the population is very large, feeding on plant sap can affect the physiology of the plant, as a result of which growth is retarded. In full sunlight [...] your crop Life cycle of whitefly Whitefly damage The larvae need a lot of nutrients for growth, and thus consume a large quantity of plant sap. This contains [...] development of fruit and lead to a reduction in yield. By sucking plant sap and secreting honeydew, whitefly reduces the aesthetic value of crops. This is particularly

Trichoderma harzianum

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 number of change [...] harzianum T-22 is a species of beneficial fungus commonly used in agriculture and horticulture for its various beneficial properties. This fungus is known for [...] a granulator Trianum is most effective when used preventive: a good and early colonization of the root system will avoid attacks of pathogens. Applications