• Phytoseiulus persimilis

  outbreak is quickly and effectively dealt with, but the disadvantage is that it disappears rapidly in the absence of suitable prey. When prey is in short [...] The predatory mite Phytoseiulus persimilis is by far the most important natural enemy of Two-spotted spider mite (Tetranychus urticae) and has been used [...] mite is roughly twice that of the spider mite, the number of predatory mites increases rapidly, and they quickly reduce the spider mite population by predation

• Tea mosquito bug

  Severely affected bushes look as if they have been torched by fire. Life cycle and appearance Adult is slender 6 - 8mm long, black colour with red thorax, black [...] antonii attack cashew nut guava, neem and tea. Damage symptoms Helopeltis is a sucking pest. Nymphs and adults are damaging stages which suck the sap from [...] from young leaves, tender stems and buds. The toxic saliva of the insect is injected to the plant tissues at the time of feeding causes reddish brown patches

• Pomegranate bacterial blight

  and wind splashed rains plays important role is spread of the disease. Intermittent rainfall followed by cloudy weather favours the disease development

• Pepper

  pepper plant is native to tropical America. Pepper plants are perennials, but are typically grown as summer annuals. Pepper plants are propagated by seeding [...] seeding direct into the soil or by transplanting seedlings in a greenhouse environment. Plant height can vary depending on species and variety. Tall varieties

• Anthurium

  anthurium is a flowering, perennial plant and has beautiful, long lasting flowers that come in a variety of colours. However, the ‘flower’ is actually an [...] varieties of anthuriums are recognized by its uniform colours and heart-shaped spathes. In many markets, red is the most popular colour. Other types include

• Tea spider mite

  upper surface of the leaves. Freshly hatched larva is yellow orange and the larval period is followed by the first quiescent stage. The protonymph has four [...] General Oligonychus coffeae is most destructive pest in all tea growing areas of India causing considerable yield loss. Damage symptoms Larvae, nymphs [...] weeks during summer period and couple of months during winter. The life cycle is shorter (10-12 days) during summer period and it takes longer period of 28

• Veni Micro

  healthy growth and enhances fertility in the plants. Benefits Rapid absorption by plants Suitable for foliar application and through drip application Builds [...] s, water soluble fertilizers and other inputs as tank mix. Shelf life: It is stable for a period of 24 months from the date of manufacturing. Re-entry

• Broad mite

  Damage symptoms The damage caused by the broad mite ( Polyphagotarsonemus latus ) can look similar to the damage caused by viruses. The typical pattern of [...] s latus ) resembles the adult, but is slightly smaller and has only three pairs of legs. The emerging adult mite is roughly 0.2 mm long, oval and broad [...] tips, young leaves and flower buds. The mechanism causing the deformation is not yet fully understood, possibly the mites, whilst sucking out the contents

• Cercospora leaf spot

  Disease Cycle Cercospora leaf spots can be caused by many species of Cercospora species depending on the plant type infected. Infected seeds, infected [...] plants and plant debris are primary source of infection. Secondary spread is through air borne conidia. High humidity favours the spread of the disease

• Thrips

  desiccated and the adjacent cells turn brown. The vigour of the plant is also reduced by loss of chlorophyll. With a serious infestation the leaves themselves [...] transmission of viruses, the best known of which is tomato spotted wilt virus (TSWV), mainly transmitted by F. occidentalis. Life cycle of thrips Thrips control [...] greenhouse horticulture. The Western flower thrips ( Frankliniella occidentalis ) is the most damaging species. Thrips form the order Thysanoptera, a name that