Mediterranean fruit fly

capitata ) is widespread in Africa, the Mediterranean basin and South America. Ceratitis capitata is a highly polyphagous species whose larvae develop in a very [...] recorded from wild hosts belonging to a large number of families. Damage symptoms The oviposition hole is often surrounded by a sunken and discoloured area. These [...] adult Mediterranean fruit fly is about 4-5 mm long. It has bright emerald green eyes suffused with reddish brown. The thorax is black suffused with greyish

Cut flowers

Argentina to Mexico and the Caribbean. Is grown from a bulb as a cut flower or sold as a pot plant. Freesia : The freesia is a herbaceous perennial flowering plant [...] decades, the Hydrangea has been grown as a cut flower in all sorts of colors and sizes. Hippeastrum is the Latin name for a bulbous plant that originates from [...] freesias are graceful funnel-shaped hybrids, descended from a number of freesias. Lily : Lilium is a genus of herbaceous flowering plants. Most lilies originate

Encarsia formosa

wasp is approximately 0.6 mm long, with a head that is dark brown to black in colour, a dark brown to black thorax, and a yellow abdomen. The male is entirely [...] until control is achieved. At increasing temperatures it may be better to switch to the use of Enermix or Ercal. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized [...] Whitefly control with the parasitic wasp Encarsia formosa Encarsia formosa is a parasitic wasp belonging to the family Aphelinidae , widely recognized for

Obscure mealybug

world with a temperate climate. It has a very similar appearance to the citrus mealybug (Planococcus citri) , but its body is covered with a thicker layer [...] defoliation. The overall effect is a reduction of photosynthesis and therefore the yield. Flowers and fruit often drop off. Plant sap is rich in sugars, but low [...] cycle of males anf females is completely different. After the second instar, the males form a dark false pupa followed by a pupa in rapid succession. The

Raspberry

raspberries, is a red-fruited species of Rubus. This particular plant species has its origins in Europe and northern Asia, but nowadays the fruit is being e [...] autumn. Botanically speaking, the raspberry is not a berry, but an aggregate fruit of numerous drupelets around a central core. [...] regions. In North America, the variety Rubus idaeus var. strigosus , is usually regarded as a distinct species, namely the Rubus strigosus (American Red Raspberry)

Blackberry

the Rubus and Idaeobatus subgenera. The blackberry is actually not a berry botanically speaking. It is a so-called aggregate fruit that consists of small [...] About The blackberry is an edible fruit that originates from a wide range of species belonging to the genus Rubus that is part of the family of Rosaceae

Tobacco whitefly

whitefly need a lot of protein for growth, and thus consume a large quantity of plant sap. This contains a high proportion of sugar, and the excess is excreted [...] es: If the population is very large, feeding on plant sap can affect the physiology of the plant, as a result of which growth is retarded. In full sunlight [...] from the pupa via a T-shaped fissure. The adult whiteflies are often scattered over the entire plant where they deposit their eggs. This is why on one leaf

Spidex

Releases should be repeated once or twice at weekly intervals. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best [...] persimilis is most effective at temperatures between 13 and 27°C (55 and 81°F) and not effective above 30°C/86°F. Phytoseiulus persimilis is sensitive to [...] Diboxes Make sure the material remains on the introduction site for at least a few hours after introduction Can also be applied with Natutec Airobreez, Natutec

Orange

fruit of the Citrus X sinensis is regarded as a sweet orange, while the fruit of the Citrus X aurantium is recognized as a bitter orange. Recommended for [...] pomelo and some 75% mandarin. The hybrid however is not a basic backcrossed BC1 hybrid, but the orange is actually hybridized over multiple generations. [...] navel oranges, blood/pigmented oranges and acid less oranges. The orange is a hybrid and derives from pomelo ( Citrus maxima ) and mandarin ( Citrus reticulata

Trichoderma harzianum

If the crop cycle is long it is advised to perform regular applications with Trianum-P to keep a high number of change to maintain a solid barrier around [...] harzianum T-22 is a species of beneficial fungus commonly used in agriculture and horticulture for its various beneficial properties. This fungus is known for [...] taken up better. This leads to a stronger and more uniform crop and better yields. This effect is stronger when the plant is under stress and/or cultivated