• Tomato leafminer

  cycle and appearance of Tomato leafminer The female moth of the tomato leaf miner ( Tuta absoluta ) lays about 260 eggs. The eggs of the tomato leaf miner [...] occur underneath the crown of the fruit and even inside the fruit itself. On leaves, the larvae only feed on mesophyll tissues, leaving the epidermis intact [...] mine inside the leaf, stem or fruit. In the second to fourth instars they become greenish with a black band behind the head. The prepupae of the tomato leaf

• Potato aphid

  from the plant and disturb the balance of growth hormones. As a result, the plant’s growth is retarded giving rise to deformed leaves or, if the infestation [...] to extract large quantities of sap to get sufficient protein. The excess sugar is secreted in the form of honeydew, making the crop and its fruit sticky [...] characteristic of the potato aphid and is particularly visible in the nymphs. Immatures have a light dusting of whitish-grey wax. The aphids instantly

• Broad mite

  to the damage caused by viruses. The typical pattern of damage consists of malformation and distortion of the above-ground growth of the plant. The mites [...] appearance of Broad mite The life cycle of tarsonemid mites has the following stages: egg, larva, and adult. The larvae have three pairs of legs, adults [...] lay their eggs mainly on the underside of the leaf or on the fruit surface. The elongated, oval eggs are firmly attached to the surface and are rather large

• Vici Routz GR

  Routz GR improves the overall soil health by increasing and activating the beneficial microbes in the soil and near root zone. Application of Vici Routz GR [...] g. of other actives. Soil Probiotic consortium 2% Organic Carbon 38% Seaweed Extract 24% Ascorbic acid 20% Amino acid 9% Myo inositol 4% Thiamine 2% Alpha [...] sunlight. Storability is reduced once the package has been opened. Keep out of children’s reach. Note : Percentage of actives are subject to vary or change

• Leaf miners

  before the harvest is affected. The size of a leaf tunnel depends on the stage of development of the leaf, the species of host plant and the species of leaf [...] belong to the order Diptera (the true flies ) and form the family Agromyzidae. This is a family of small flies whose larvae tunnel into the leaves of plants [...] There are many species of leaf miner affecting various crops in temperate parts of the world. Under natural conditions, the larvae of these species are p

• Pierce's disease of grapevine

  along the margin or the tip from early to midsummer. The necrotic area spreads over the leaf from the margin and is marked by a chlorotic band. In the beginning [...] extends to the rest. Eventually, the whole root system is killed and the trees die. Life cycle and appearance of Pierce's disease of grapevine The bacteria [...] trees. In the latter, it may stay limited to certain branches. When the leaves mature, slightly raised gummy lesions occur on the underside of the leaves

• Glasshouse potato aphid

  deformations in the growing tip of the plant. Precisely where the plant is pierced is unimportant. The piercing of the lower leaves in the crop can cause [...] margins. The immediate effects of piercing by the aphids are visible in lower leaves in the form of yellow patches. Heavy yellowing may even be followed [...] number of darker bands, and their length exceeds that of the body. The legs are also long, there are two distinctive dark green spots on the abdomen at the

• Rancho Los Pinos is nature's ally

  Thanks to the use of Koppert's biological systems, producers around the world have reduced their impact on the environment by drastically reducing the use of [...] profitability of their crops. The ongoing collaboration between farmers and Koppert lives up to one of its core values: working for the growers. [...] workforce well-being, they are a benchmark in the industry. Founded in 1950 by Don Luis Rodríguez Aviña, Rancho Los Pinos boasts over 70 years of agricultural

• Grape downy mildew

  temperatures reach 10°C in the presence of soil moisture, leading to the formation of macrosporangia that release motile zoospores within 24 hours. These zoospores [...] development pose the greatest risk to crop performance. Early symptom detection, a clear understanding of the disease cycle, and vigilant monitoring of high-risk [...] pressure. While all green tissues of the grapevine are susceptible, characteristic ‘oil spots’ on the upper surface of young, actively growing leaves, followed

• Flies

  both directly and indirectly. The type of damage depends on the species of the flies. Direct damage is the immediate result of larvae feeding on root hairs [...] nuisance, are particularly small flies of the families Sciaridae (sciarid flies) and Ephydridae (shore flies). The larvae of these insects generally live on rotting [...] their large number. Larvae of flies of the family Keroplatidae (mainly Lyprauta sp.) can cause damage in potted orchids. The Spotted Wing Drosophila has