Green peach aphid

least 100 different viruses and is thus rightfully feared by many growers. Nymphs and adults extract nutrients from the plant and disturb the balance of growth [...] making the crop and its fruit sticky. Black fungal moulds ( Cladosporium spp.) grow on this honeydew, contaminating fruit and ornamental crops and rendering [...] tips. Life cycle and appearance of green peach aphid Aphids have a complex life cycle, with both winged and wingless forms of adults and a great variety

Aphipar

parasitic wasps emerge from the mummies and females lay their eggs into aphids . The next generation of parasitic wasps develops inside the aphid, which converts [...] in cannabis Dosage The dosage of Aphipar depends on climate, crop and aphid density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction [...] your situation. Environmental conditions Most effective between 20 and 25°C (68 and 77°F). Effectivity is reduced at temperatures above 30°C/86°F. Combined

Steinernema carpocapsae

biological control method, offering a natural and environmentally friendly approach to pest management in agriculture and horticulture. How do Steinernema carpocapsae [...] s , which quickly multiply and cause septicemia, ultimately killing the host within a few days. The nematodes then feed and reproduce within the cadaver [...] to seek out and infect other pests in the area. In this way, Steinernema carpocapsae nematodes effectively control pests by parasitizing and killing them

Encarsia formosa

helps maintain balance and reduce the reliance on chemical pesticides. Life cycle and appearance of Encarsia formosa The development of E. formosa consists [...] selects the third and young fourth larval instars. This offers the best chance of successful development. The egg is 0.08 mm long and 0.03 mm wide. About [...] whitefly populations in various agricultural and horticultural settings. This parasitic wasp, native to temperate and subtropical regions, has become an important

Aphidoletes aphidimyza

adult gall-midges will leave the bottle and spread The dosage of Aphidend depends on climate, crop and aphid density and should always be adjusted to the particular [...] The gall midge Aphidoletes aphidimyza is most effective between 20 and 30°C (68 and 86°F), effectivity decreases significantly at higher temperatures. [...] brown or black, and eventually decay. The quantity of aphids consumed by a gall midge larva depends on temperature, relative humidity, age and size of the

False codling moth

native to sub-Saharan Africa and is found in all citrus production areas in Southern Africa. It also occurs on some of the Indian and Atlantic Ocean islands [...] is its quarantine status and is not due to the economic losses. Damage and symptoms Larval penetration holes in the fruit can only be found through thorough [...] but eventually becomes sunken and brown as the damage tissue decays. The mature larvae enlarge the hole to leave the fruit and pupate. Excreta can be found

Flies

Drosophila suzukii , has recently developed into a major pest on soft fruits in Europe and North America. Sciarid flies and shore flies are mainly a problem [...] 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 [...] Sciaridae ( sciarid flies ) and Ephydridae (shore flies). The larvae of these insects generally live on rotting plant material and are mostly found in the

Aphelinus abdominalis

material remains dry and at its introduction site for a few days The dosage of Aphilin depends on climate, crop and aphid density and should always be adjusted [...] in length, with short legs and short antennae. Females have a black thorax and yellow abdomen. Males are slightly smaller and their abdomen is a slightly [...] s The parasitic wasp Aphelinus abdominalis is effective between 15 and 35°C (59 and 95°F). Behaviour of the parasitic wasp Aphelinus abdominalis Once the

Drososan

coinciding with the beginning of the adult flights and fruit development in surrounding trees and shrubs. Traps will be less effective once fruit starts [...] of traps required depends on local factors such as climate, crop and pest density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. The trap density [...] Use the Drososan trap for monitoring and trapping spotted wing drosophila in combination with Fruit Fly Attractant. Pests Spotted wing drosophila ( Drosophila

Cotton bollworm

stop growing, mature rapidly, and drop off. In legumes, flowers are attacked, and seed pods may be pierced. Life cycle and appearance of Cotton bollworm [...] long. The first instars are the most mobile, and move like loopers. The caterpillars are often aggressive and cannibalistic. Pupation occurs in the soil [...] mm in length and have a wingspan of about 40 mm. The grey-green males are smaller. The forewings are edged with a line of black spots, and the hindwings