• Green peach aphid

  in the crop. Wingless green peach aphids (Myzus persicae subsp. persicae ) may be green, white-green, light yellow-green, grey-green, pink or red in colour [...] peach tree, is native, however it is now a pest with a world-wide distribution. The green peach aphid ( Myzus persicae subsp. persicae ) is a particularly [...] reduce yield, Plant sap is rich in sugars, but has a low protein content. Aphids therefore need to extract large quantities of sap to get sufficient protein

• Mediterranean fruit fly

  oviposition hole is often surrounded by a sunken and discoloured area. These punctures are often sufficient in high quality produce to make fruit unmarketable [...] The 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 [...] flesh of the fruit. As each fly lays several eggs in a fruit and different flies may lay eggs in the same fruit, the number of larvae per fruit can be very

• Less use of chemical pesticides due to Natutec Scout

  Scout is a scouting tool for crops designed for accurate pest monitoring and real-time notifications. A crop scouting tool can contribute to making the [...] scout data about disease and pest pressure is over for good at Scheurs in De Kwakel since they switched to Natutec Scout . Koppert's crop scout app even [...] Volgering, Scout at Schreurs, explains: “Scouting is very important within this cultivation. This is why we not only conduct a weekly count of all sticky

• Vine mealybug

  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 [...] pupa. The male is smaller (1 mm), dark orange in color with long tail filaments and transparent wings and has no mouthparts. The female is larger (3 mm) [...] General The vine mealybug Planococcus ficus belongs to the family Pseudococcidae, and is also known by the names Mediterranean vine mealybug and Grapevine

• Tomato leafminer

  feed on green fruits. In case of serious infection, leaves die off completely. Mining by the caterpillar causes malformations. Damage to fruit allows fungal [...] own tomatoes, belongs to the family of Gelechiidae . It is oligophagous, feeding mainly on Solanaceae species . The main host is tomato but it also feeds [...] crown of the fruit and even inside the fruit itself. On leaves, the larvae only feed on mesophyll tissues, leaving the epidermis intact. Fruits can be attacked

• Fly pollination

  evolved specific adaptations to attract flies as pollinators. These adaptations include unique colors, shapes, and odors that appeal to the preferences of different [...] flower to flower in search of nourishment, they inadvertently transfer pollen from one bloom to another. This accidental pollination contributes to the genetic [...] evenly, leading to improved fertilization and higher crop yields. Benefits of flies Lucilia sericata is a generalist when it comes to choosing plants for

• Aphids

  structures called tubercles on their rear end. Color: Aphids can be a variety of colors, including green, yellow, black, brown, pink, or red, depending [...] the progeny of a single female is genetically identical to the mother. In other words, they are clones. Because there is no genetic recombination, different [...] sap has a low protein content but is rich in sugars. Aphids therefore need to extract large quantities of sap in order to get sufficient protein. As a consequence

• Spider mites and other mites

  millimeter in size, and range in color from pale yellow to green, brown, or red. They have eight legs and are closely related to spiders, but they lack the distinct [...] as little as one to two weeks. This rapid development contributes to their ability to multiply rapidly and cause significant damage to plants if left u [...] management, as their small size and tendency to hide on the underside of leaves can make them difficult to spot. Spider mite damage Some common signs of

• Cotton aphid

  whatever the body colour, which can vary widely, from light yellow to light green, or even a green-black colour . This body colour depends on temperature [...] reduce yield. Plant sap is rich in sugars, but has a low protein content. Aphids therefore need to extract large quantities of sap to get sufficient protein [...] protein. The excess sugar is secreted in the form of honeydew, making the crop and its fruit sticky. Black fungal moulds ( Cladosporium spp.) grow on this honeydew

• Tobacco thrips

  yields and market quality, leading to rejected or downgraded plants and fruits. This pest is particularly harmful to ornamental plants, peppers, and papayas [...] approximately 0.6 mm. How to detect Thrips parvispinus Thrips parvispinus is a major pest in greenhouse crops due to its ability to multiply rapidly in the [...] thrips Thrips parvispinus , also known as tobacco thrips, is an insect native to tropical Asia and is widely distributed from East Asia, Northern Australia