Tea spider mite

on 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 [...] General Oligonychus coffeae is most destructive pest in all tea growing areas of India causing considerable yield loss. Damage symptoms Larvae, nymphs [...] leaves become reddish bronze and spider mite infested fields can be identified from a long distance as patches. Infestation results in reduced photosynthetic

Codling moth

moth ( Cydia pomonella ) is a notorious, worldwide pest of apple and also occasionally of pear, quince, peach and other fruits. It is very common in Europe [...] flesh, leaving behind brown frass. The entry point is then greatly enlarged as the tissue beneath is eaten away. Infested fruits usually ripen prematurely [...] first form a small cavity just under the skin. The entry hole can be seen and is usually plugged by dry frass. The larva then burrows towards the core and

Adpro Shootin

package at ambient room temperature. Shelf-life Adpro Shootin is stable for a period of 24 months from the manufacturing date. [...] When to use Adpro Shootin? Adpro Shootin is used along with spray solution which enhances spreading, penetrability, dispersibility and absorption on the

Rose

than one hundred rose species and thousands of different cultivars. The rose is a woody, perennial plant which usually develops as a shrub, climbing or trailing [...] in shape and size, but are often ornate and bright coloured. Colours range from white to yellow, pink and orange to red, the most popular colour.

Citrus

About Citrus is a genus of flowering trees and shrubs in the rue family, Rutaceae. This includes any small tree or spiny shrub, including the lemon, lime [...] kumquat, and shaddock, widely cultivated for fruit or grown as an ornamental. It is believed that citrus plants are native to subtropical and tropical regions [...] present in the Mediterranean basin for centuries. Since citrus originates from these warmer climates they are not frost hardy. Temperatures not falling

Grape mealy bug

severe infestation of mealy bugs. Feeding damage in grapes is minimal but the marketability is greatly affected due to its cottony egg mass, honey dew, sooty [...] to considerable yield loss. Damage symptoms Adults and nymphs suck the sap from the leaves, shoots, flowers and grape bunches. Malformation of leaves and

Oleander aphid

the milkweed aphid, is a common pest of several important ornamental plants in the families Apocynaceae and Asclepiadaceae. It is commonly found feeding [...] feeding on oleander and milkweeds ( Asclepias sp.). The oleander aphid is cosmopolitan, and can be found in tropical to warm temperate regions throughout the [...] on the shoots of the host plants. The damage caused by the aphid colonies is mainly aesthetic due to the large amounts of sticky honeydew produced and

Two-spotted spider mite

underside of leaves. They have an oval body that is rounded at the rear end. Their colour can vary from orange, light yellow or light green to dark green [...] General Two-spotted spider mite ( Tetranychus urticae ) is a pest of many crops throughout the world. Despite their small size, they are capable of very [...] are major crop pests. The two-spotted spider mite ( Tetranychus urticae ) is by far the most important species in greenhouses and many outdoor crops. Damage

Pollination checklist tomato

cooling. Position the hive so that it is easily visible both to the bumblebees and to people Ensure the hive is horizontal Protect the hive against co [...] pollination, a bumblebee bites onto the flower and makes the flower vibrate. This is known as buzz pollination. The imprints of the bumblebee's jaw on the flower [...] one to three days. To check on pollination, collect about 20 closed flowers from different spots. All the closed flowers must have bite marks. The closed

Citrus leaf miner

General Citrus leaf miner found in all regions where Citrus sp. is grown. Damage symptoms The minute larvae enter the leaf tissues of tender leaves and [...] leaves near the mid-rib. The caterpillar enters the leaf tissue after hatching from the egg and starts mining between the two layers. The larvae excrete their