False spider mites

because their body is rather flat compared to other mites. Most species that cause damage to cultivated plants belong to the genera Brevipalpus and Tenuipalpus [...] distribution and many host plants. Life cycle and appearance of False spider mites Most false spider mites ( Tenuipalpidae ) are brick-red to yellow in colour [...] They move slowly and are mostly found along the veins on the underside of leaves. The mites are flattened and egg-shaped when seen from above, with their

Black tea thrips

and males are rare. The adults are poor fliers and tend to remain in the shaded areas on the plant. The eggs are white and banana-shaped and are inserted [...] of the abdomen paler; females are 1.4-1.7 mm long and males are 1.1-1.2 mm long. The legs are entirely white or yellow. The greenhouse thrips is parthenogenic [...] subtropics; it also occurs in greenhouses of temperate areas, is highly polyphagous, and has been recorded from more than 100 plant species. Seriously damaged

Moscas

control videos Take a look at the video or go to our Youtube channel to see our fly control products in action. How to get rid of flies The latest news about [...] Diptera Moscas What are flies? There are several flies that are pests in agriculture, horticulture and mushroom cultivation. Species that can cause damage [...] organic matter. Although they cause little direct damage to plants, they are often a problem due to their large number. Larvae of flies of the family Keroplatidae

Codling moth

the developing embryo is visible as a red ring. The larvae are up to 20 mm long, initially whitish and later pale pinkish white, with a brown head and a [...] brown to dark brown, with several hook-tipped bristles at the tip. In Europe, the first generation adults appear from mid May onwards. Eggs are laid singly [...] metallic, bronzy black ocellus on the hind part. The hindwings are brown. The eggs are about 1.3 x 1.0 mm, and whitish opalescent when laid. Later, the

FAQ Nematodes

values up to 5 are safe for nematodes. With which pesticides/fungicides can I mix a nematode product? Nematodes are quite insensitive to many types of [...] What are nematodes? Nematodes are microscopically small (0.6 to 1 mm), unsegmented worms that occur naturally in the soil throughout the world. Are there [...] matter to provide a rich soil life. How do entomopathogenic nematodes work? Nematodes are actively looking for a host or using an ambush strategy to reach

Escarabajos

number of species are a serious pest in crops or stored products. There are many useful beetles as well. For instance, ladybirds contribute to the control of [...] look at the video or go to our Youtube channel to see our beetle control products in action. More beetle control videos How to get rid of beetles [...] Coleópteros Escarabajos What are beetles? Beetles belong to the order Coleoptera, a well-known group of insects that are easily recognizable on account

Oriental fruit moth

apple, pear, almond and apricot are also attacked by this pest. It is native to north-west China, and spread from Japan to Australia, central Europe, the [...] When at rest, the wings are held in a roof-like position over the body, and the antennae are bent backwards over the wings. Eggs are translucent-white when [...] measuring about 0.7 mm across. The full-grown larva has a length of approximately 12 mm, and is pink to almost red. The head and the anal plate are brown. They

Antracnosis del haba

leaves and pods are round, on the stems they are more elongated. The lesions are light brown, sunken and surrounded by a dark brown to red-brown border [...] through the cuticle. On the lesions, pycnidia are formed from which orange-red masses of two-celled conidia are exuded. Secondary infection is by splash dispersal [...] Infected seeds may have brown areas. Buscador de soluciones Encuentre soluciones para su cultivo Damage symptoms How to prevent Pea blight, leaf and pod

Trial_and_Field_results_nematodes_in_fruit_orchards_EN_-_Koppert.pdf

healthy fruit orchards Fruit growers in France are increasingly turning to sustainable nematode solutions to protect their orchards against pests – a living [...] leafrollers at the time and switched to biocontrol to save my production,’ Michael remembers. ‘I was suffering from heavy pest pressure, and my distributor [...] volume of water to correspond with the quantity of nematodes,’ Michel explains. ‘It’s easy to dilute in this way.’ Michel says it is easy to apply if the

Grape downy mildew

and during unusually wet seasons in typically dry areas. Most grape cultivars are highly susceptible to downy mildew. Breeding programs started in the 1930s [...] instead of overhead irrigation to reduce leaf wetness. Ploughing to bury oospores in leaf litter and avoiding prolonged irrigation to prevent oospore germination [...] temperatures reach 10°C and soils are wet, forming macrosporangia that release zoospores within 24 hours. The zoospores are dispersed by rain, encyst near