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 [...] pests. The two-spotted spider mite , Tetranychus urticae , is by far the most important species in greenhouses and many outdoor crops. Spider mite damage Larvae [...] yellow, and in many plants the damage can also be seen on the upper surface of leaves as small yellow dots. The destruction of cells results in reduced p

Flies

shore flies are mainly a problem in greenhouses. Their larvae live in the ground and prefer moist substrates that is rich in organic matter. Although they [...] The adult form of the onion fly Delia antiqua What are flies? There are several flies that are pests in agriculture, horticulture and mushroom cultivation [...] are mostly found in the soil. The spotted wing drosophila, Drosophila suzukii , has recently developed into a major pest on soft fruits in Europe and North

Whitefly

plant, as a result of which growth is retarded. In full sunlight, leaves can wilt and drop. Such leaf damage can in turn influence the development of fruit [...] reduction in yield. By sucking plant sap and secreting honeydew, whitefly reduces the aesthetic value of crops. This is particularly important in ornamentals [...] and the growth of sooty moulds ( Cladosporium spp.) is encouraged. Such fruit is unsaleable. In serious cases the fruit will rot. Sooty moulds also develop

Thrips

cause problems in agriculture and horticulture. Thrips are small insects (0.5-14 mm), with the largest species found in the tropics. In temperate regions [...] Solutions for thrips control Learn more about What are thrips? Several species of thrips are a major problem in greenhouse horticulture. The Western flower [...] their presence in the crop. At a later stage, the empty cells become desiccated and the adjacent cells turn brown. The vigour of the plant is also reduced

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La Hacienda Fresh increases crop profitability thanks to biological control

for export, since it is produced in safer conditions." Importance of bell pepper cultivation in Mexico The profitability of a crop is based on the quantity [...] In the crop production process, harvest is where the results of agronomic management can be seen. Good management not only results in quality fruit with [...] also in the number of productive weeks and, therefore, in the profitability of the business. The implementation of a biological control program is one of

Rhyzobug - Ready to deal with armoured scales and long tailed mealybugs

mealybugs in citrus blueberries, macadamia, avocado and stonefruit. In our continuous pursuit to help growers biologically control pests in their outdoor [...] be applied in various crops like citrus, blueberries, stonefruit and macademia. Also in tropical fruits like mango and avocado Rhyzobug is an effective [...] cause severe damage in your crop and can have a significant impact on your yield. It is therefore important to recognize the damage in an early stage, so

Caterpillars

most harmful caterpillars that occur in greenhouses belong to the Noctuidae (the noctuid or owl moths), which is the largest of all lepidopteran families [...] The caterpillars mostly pupate in the ground. Another family containing several species that damage greenhouse crops is the leafroller family, the Tortricidae [...] caterpillars. Some species mine in leaves or bore holes into fruit or stems, making them difficult to detect and control. In addition to consumption of the

Leaf miners

species that cause damage in horticultural crops are mostly polyphagous; that is, they feed on many crops. However, this is not universal among the Agromyzidae [...] Learn more about What are leaf miners? Leaf miners belong to the order Diptera (the true flies ) and form the family Agromyzidae. This is a family of small [...] species in this family, only eleven are truly polyphagous. The species that cause most damage all belong to the genus Liriomyza and are very common in temperate

Plant Disease Management

What is biological disease control? Biological control of plant diseases is a method used to manage and reduce the impact of plant diseases by utilizing [...] healthy soil is crucial. Soil that is well-draining and nutrient-rich provides a solid foundation for plants to thrive. Healthy plants, in turn, are more [...] disposing of diseased plant material is essential to prevent the spread of pathogens. This practice is particularly important in containing the spread of diseases