• Tobacco whitefly

  wings of the tobacco whitefly ( Bemisia tabaci ) are held vertical and parallel along the body. Damage symptoms The larvae of whitefly need a lot of protein [...] protein for growth, and thus consume a large quantity of plant sap. This contains a high proportion of sugar, and the excess is excreted as honeydew, with [...] transmission of viruses, including TYLCV in tomato. The consumption of plant sap and secreting of honeydew by whiteflies reduce the aesthetic value of crops.

• Beetles

  Coleoptera is the largest of all insect orders and displays an enormous variety of form, size and habit. A number of species are a serious pest in crops or [...] Beetles belong to the order Coleoptera, a well-known group of insects that are easily recognizable on account of their hard wing covers (elytra). With more [...] the control of aphids . Beetles undergo a complete metamorphosis, that is, the larvae do not resemble the adult at all, and must pass through a pupal instar

• Spider mites and other mites

  underside of leaves or on other parts of the plant. The number of eggs laid by a single female can vary, and they can hatch within a few days to a couple [...] Biological control of spider mites and other mites uses a range of natural enemies that target different developmental stages of the pest: Predatory mites [...] are mites? Plant mites are a diverse group of small arthropods that feed on plant sap. They are found in a wide variety of habitats, from forests and

• Beneficial nematodes

  are a group of parasitic nematodes that have a unique relationship with insects. These nematodes are natural predators of various insects and play a crucial [...] Some of the well-known beneficial nematode species include: Steinernema feltiae : These cold tolerant nematodes are effective against a wide range of so [...] product labels Store nematodes in a refrigerated environment to maintain their effectiveness until the day of application Create a nematode suspension by mixing

• Whitefly

  damage The larvae need a lot of nutrients for growth, and thus consume a large quantity of plant sap. This contains a high proportion of sugar, and the excess [...] productive crops and prevent the spread of diseases. Biological control of whiteflies uses a combination of natural enemies and tools that target different [...] 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, leaves can wilt and

• Mealybugs and scales

  gain an adequate intake of protein, mealybugs must ingest large quantities of sap, getting rid of the excess sugars in the form of honeydew. Characteristically [...] species of mealybugs feed on the aerial parts of the plant, some species extract their nourishment from roots, whilst others are gall-formers. A few species [...] sale. A very small population can thus cause considerable loss of value. Soft scales feed mostly on leaves and twigs, causing discolouration of foliage

• Bugs

  more about What are bugs? Heteropteran bugs form a group in the order Hemiptera , a highly diverse group of insects, containing both harmful and beneficial [...] obvious damage is the deformation of growing points. They also cause tissue damage and deformed growth as a result of toxic substances that they inject [...] rest. The wings overlap each other exposing the scutellum, a prominent triangular region of the thorax between the wing bases. This distinguishes them

• Diamond back moth

  with a few short hairs and small white patches. The larva has five pairs of prolegs; one pair of prolegs protrudes from the posterior end, forming a distinctive [...] young seed pods, causing loss of pods and seeds. Life cycle and appearance of Diamond back moth The oval and flattened eggs of the diamond back moth (Plutella [...] scales. The lower one-third of the forewing is ochreous-white, with a nearly white upper edge. In females, the upper two-thirds of the forewings are light

• Woolly apple aphid

  Eriosoma lanigerum , is a serious worldwide apple pest. It is probably of North American origin and has been distributed to other parts of the world mainly via [...] entry of pathogenic fungi such as Gloeosporium rots or apple canker. Woolly aphid does little direct harm to mature trees but the sticky masses of “wool” [...] “wool” may contaminate leaves and fruits and can be a nuisance at harvest time. Life cycle and appearance of Woolly apple aphid In contrast to other aphids

• La Hacienda Fresh increases crop profitability thanks to biological control

  and, therefore, in the profitability of the business. The implementation of a biological control program is one of the key tools that can help you achieve [...] production manager, the release of natural enemies of these pests and the reduction of agrochemical applications have had a positive impact on their crops [...] able to release in a timely manner... we have seen the impact reflected in a safe environment for the worker and a better quality of fruit for export, since