Picusan

trap for monitoring and trapping red palm weevil in combination with species-specific pheromone and/or kairomone. Pests Red palm weevil ( Rhynchophorus [...] Mode of action The Picusan trap needs to be used in combination with species-specific pheromone and/or kairomone. The dispensers release a species-specific [...] the population. Presentation Ten sets in a box. Preparation When using the pheromone: place the pheromone dispenser in the top basket of the trap When using

Beetles

growing tips and roots or chew and bore into stems, but in other species also feed on leaves. Adult beetles cause damage by feeding on fruits, flower buds [...] variety of form, size and habit. A number of species are a serious pest in crops or stored products. There are many useful beetles as well. For instance, [...] beetles in your crop Life cycle of beetles Beetle damage Both larvae and adults of beetles can cause damage to crops. The larvae of some species feed on growing

Cryptolaemus montrouzieri

usually laid individually or in clusters on plant foliage or near mealybug-infested areas. They are typically yellow-white in color and may be found attached [...] various places, on any convenient stalk or on the underside of leaves or on even greenhouse materials. Pupae resemble fullgrown larvae, but are inactive, attached [...] brown or black coloration. Larvae have prominent mandibles and actively hunt and feed on mealybug nymphs and adults. Pupal stage: Larvae pupate in various

Cottony soft rot

sclerotiorum ) overwinters as sclerotia and mycelium in dead and living plant material in or on the ground. Sclerotia germinate at temperatures between [...] rots. White, fluffy fungal mycelium grows on the lesions, giving this disease its name cottony soft rot. In the mycelium, big, dark sclerotia are formed [...] the naked eye and look like rat droppings. The symptoms may occur on stems but also on leaves, fruits and pods. Root infection often leads to premature

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. [...] There are species that feed on fungi, algae, plants, as well as insect and mite predators and parasites. Those living on plants can cause considerable [...] pallidus ) can occur both on vegetable and ornamental crops. Damage symptoms The cyclamen mite ( Phytonemus pallidus ) feeds on plant sap by penetrating

Flies

major pest on soft fruits in Europe and North America. Sciarid flies and shore flies are mainly a problem in greenhouses. Their larvae live in the ground [...] Frass deposited on leaves or flowers in ornamental crops, lettuce, and herbs also causes cosmetic damage, and sometimes this can occur on such a scale that [...] are several flies that are pests in agriculture, horticulture and mushroom cultivation. Species that can cause damage or nuisance, are particularly small

Citrus thrips

feed on young leaves or fruit. They cannot survive on mature, hard foliage. They feed most often in narrow crevices created by folds in leaves or under [...] cycle can be 45 days. Eggs are laid in soft leaf tissues or young fruit and can take 6-24 days to hatch depending on temperature. It is the second instar [...] localities in South Africa and is indigenous. It occurs throughout Southern Africa, East Africa, Egypt and Yemen. Citrus thrips can survive on many different

Oleander scale

fruit occurs in heavy infestations, where spotting and often deformity of fruits affects market value. In olives this is seen as green spots on purple fruits [...] can be seen by the appearance of the scale armour on stems, leaves and fruits of hosts. Infestations on the leaves and stems may cause wilting and may reduce [...] foliage is particularly important in ornamentals . Heavy infestation can lead to yellowing, leaf and shoot malformation or shrivelling and plant death. Life

Codling moth

overwinter and pupate in spring. Larvae still in the apples at harvest can often be found in cracks in apple boxes or other places in the store. [...] cocoons under loose bark, cracks in trunks or supporting stalks, or other places. Depending on the climate, there are one, two or more generations per year. [...] hook-tipped bristles at the tip. In Europe, the first generation adults appear from mid May onwards. Eggs are laid singly on leaves or developing fruitlets and

Aphytis

the scales are present. Release early in the morning or late in the afternoon. Dosage The dosage of Aphytis depends on climate, crop and armoured scale density [...] 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 emergence [...] Combined use Can be used in combination with Rhyzobug . Storage time after receipt Use preferably on the day of arrival. If necessary (in case of adverse weather