Predatory mites

crops, using a blower for dispersion is an available option. This approach proves particularly effective when a swift response is required due to a pest invading [...] pests, so knowing the target pest is crucial. Scouting is essential to know where the pest is, how severe the infestation is and to identify the pest. Select [...] deutonymphal and adult stages the mites feed almost continuously. Protonymphs and deutonymphs are similar to the adults in appearance, but smaller in size. Predatory

Cyclamen mite

smaller 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. [...] General The cyclamen mite ( Phytonemus pallidus ) is a harmful strawberry pest as well as a common pest found in cyclamen, gerbera and other ornamentals . Mites [...] stages: egg, larva, and adult. However, pharate females remain in their larval skin until they emerge. This stage is often considered a fourth stage called

Tobacco aphid

aphid Aphids have a complex life cycle, with both winged and wingless forms of adults and a great variety in colour. When reproduction is asexual, the young [...] matt, never glossy. Winged individuals have a brown-black head and thorax and a reddish abdomen. There is a dark brown spot on the abdomen and several [...] ) probably evolved from the peach potato aphid in the Far East and is a key pest of tobacco crops in both the United States and South America. The tobacco

Diglyphus isaea

from the mine. This is also seen in the pillars that remain visible as black spots in the leaf. The adult is metallic green to black in colour and unlike [...] wasp Diglyphus isaea is available in a bottle ( Miglyphus ). Release parasitic wasps between the leaves of the crop in the morning or in the evening The dosage [...] Diglyphus isaea is a small parasitic wasp belonging to the family Eulophidae within the order Hymenoptera . It is widely recognized for its role as a biological

Spider mites and other mites

such webs in which the mites live. The webbing and spotting on the leaves affect the appearance of the crop. This is of particular concern in ornamental [...] capacity. There are more than 1200 species worldwide, many of them are common crop pests. The two-spotted spider mite , Tetranychus urticae , is by far the [...] the most important species in greenhouses and many outdoor crops. Spider mite damage Larvae, nymphs and adults cause damage to the host plant by feeding

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Citrus mealybug

effect is a 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 [...] yellow to pink body is visible through its waxy covering. There is often a darker longitudinal stripe running over the body. The adult males are short lived [...] filaments. Their sole task is to fertilize the females and as soon as a male emerges from its cocoon, it goes in search of a female. A fertilized female lays

Vine mealybug

effect is a 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 [...] similar to the adult female, even if they are smaller. The prepupa and pupa stages are present only in the male. After a complete metamorphosis, a winged male [...] posterior end. There is often a darker longitudinal stripe running over the body. Damage symptoms Mealybugs inflict damage on the crop in various ways:

Diamond back moth

species. It is highly migratory and wind-borne adults can travel long distances to invade crops in other regions. Damage symptoms The caterpillar is a surface [...] xylostella) is 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 [...] stems or petioles. There are four larval instars. The body tapers at both ends and is green, sometimes suffused with pale yellow, with a few short hairs and

Aphidius colemani

nymphs and adult aphids will produce offspring for two more days, but if an aphid is parasitized in a younger stage there will be no reproduction. A male wasp [...] longer antennae, a rounded abdomen that is shorter than the wings, and is black with dark brown legs. A female has a more pointed abdomen that is as long as [...] effectiveness in controlling aphid populations in various agricultural and horticultural environments. Aphidius colemani is widely used in the biological