• Thrips Identification Guide

  occurs in the substrate. Reproduction time is about 18 days at 25°C. Females lay 20-60 eggs in total, depending on the host plant. Feeding results in silvery [...] survive outside greenhouses. Silvery coloured feeding spots on leaves. Primarily leaf feeding, but can also occur in flowers. Vector of TSWV. Hydrangea, poinsettia [...] Thrips move rapidly after disturbance. Feeding causes sunken purplish-red spots on leaves. Feeding also results in a specific, directed growth reaction that

• Diamond back moth

  often stick to leaves and frequently hide in crevices near the bud. In cauliflower and broccoli, pupation may occur in the florets. Initially, the pupa is [...] travel long distances to invade crops in other regions. Damage symptoms The caterpillar is a surface feeder. They feed from the lower leaf surface, leaving [...] creating translucent windows. In cases of severe infestation, entire leaves may be destroyed, leaving only the veins. The larvae feed also on the chlorophyll-rich

• Diglyphus isaea

  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 of [...] 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 D. sibirica [...] emerging larvae feed on the host’s internal tissues. As they develop, the larvae consume the leafminer from within, leading to its death. This feeding behavior

• 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 [...] 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 [...] immediate result of larvae feeding on root hairs and tender roots as well as stem and leaf tissue and fruits. The lesions caused by feeding larvae provide invasion

• Neoseiulus cucumeris

  of thrips in greenhouse crops. These predatory mites feed mostly on first instar thrips larvae. Neoseiulus cucumeris is a valuable solution in integrated [...] tarsonemid mites. They also feed on pollen, which is useful for instance in sweet pepper crops as the predatory mite can establish itself in the crop before the [...] Neoseiulus cucumeris in sachets The predatory mite Neoseiulus cucumeris is also available in breeding sachets ( Thripex-Plus ). In this case the predatory

• Aphilin

  the mummy. The first mummies are noticed in the crop around 2 weeks after the first introduction. Host feeding also takes place. Visual effect Parasitized [...] F. Storage conditions In the dark. Recommended for you Aphytis melinus Aphelinus abdominalis Parasitic wasps Breaking ground in SA for the macrobial control [...] action Adult parasitic wasps emerge from the mummies and females lay their eggs in aphids . The next generation of parasitic wasps develops inside the aphid

• Cotton bollworm

  General The cotton bollworm ( Helicoverpa armigera ) occurs in the tropics and sub-tropics of all continents except for North America. Larvae of the cotton [...] cotton bollworm ( Helicoverpa armigera ) are highly polyphagous, feeding on crops such as cotton, sorghum, tomato, sweet corn, beans, soybeans, tobacco [...] crops, tomato is particularly affected. Damage symptoms First instar larvae feed on soft leaves, creating small holes. When they reach the second instar,

• Precautionary measures for product allergies

  and take them home in a closed plastic bag. Moistening the clothes in the bag prevents allergens and other particles from dispersing in the air when you [...] possible to be allergic to the natural substances in predatory mites , feeder mites, and supplementary feeding products. If you are not allergic, but come into [...] Exposure and precautionary measures Depending on the way in which you are exposed to the substances in these products, there are specific precautionary measures

• Western flower thrips

  (Frankliniella occidentalis) usually pupate in the ground, although pupae can also be found on leaves, in flowers or in other sheltered places. The prepupal and [...] many vegetable and ornamental crops in greenhouses, and on various weeds. It is an especially significant pest in cucumber, sweet pepper, eggplants, and [...] rise to deformities such as the “pig-tail” fruit sometimes found in cucumber crops. In many ornamental crops, even very low numbers of thrips can cause

• Aphytis

  the field. Release more doses in the areas of the field where the scales are present. Release early in the morning or late in the afternoon. Dosage The dosage [...] hatching the larva proceeds to feed on the scale. After reaching adulthood, the adult wasp chews a small round hole in the scale cover and leaves. Aphytis [...] Aphytis melinus also exerts control by predation on its host (host feeding). Visual effect In parasitized scales a round hole on the back is visible after the