• Fall Armyworm

  General The fall armyworm is a polyphagous pest that is indigenous throughout the Americas. Recently, it has been found in Africa too. The caterpillars [...] before oviposition, which is sufficient for them to move from seasonally dry habitats to wet habitats in Central America. This makes it possible for fall armyworms

• Parasitic wasps

  Parasitization is the primary means by which parasitic wasps control pests in agriculture. This process involves the parasitic wasp laying its eggs inside [...] Once the parasitic wasp reaches maturity, it emerges from the host's body or the cocoon. The host pest is typically killed in the process. Host feeding [...] parasitic wasp larvae then develop inside the host insect, eventually killing it. These wasps are highly specialized, with different species targeting specific

• Horiver Rollertrap

  secure with staples or clips. It may be necessary to secure the Rollertrap mid run to provide additional support. It is recommended to replace the Rollertrap [...] black and transparent Standard sizes: 5, 15 and 30 cm x 100 m 15 cm width is also available in lengths of 125, 150 and 500 m; other lengths on request [...] unroll easier. Application Place Rollertraps in areas where high pest pressure is expected, such as along gables, near ventilation windows and at (other) places

• Common beans

  green bean, haricot bean, pop bean, or snap bean) is a herbaceous annual plant. Botanically speaking, it belongs to the legume family Fabaceae , together [...] together with other Phaseolus species. The common bean is a changeable species that has been cultivated already for a very long time. Wild varieties often tend

• Onion thrips

  General The onion thrips (Thrips tabaci) is distributed throughout the world. It is found outdoors on many plants and particularly damaging on onions, [...] the plant is reduced by loss of chlorophyll. When infestations become serious the leaves themselves can shrivel. Onion thrips (Thrips tabaci) is found mostly [...] veins join. Fruit damage, for instance in cucumber, only occurs if the crop is heavily infested. In some countries, the onion thrips (Thrips tabaci) has

• Pollination checklist tomato

  active 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 [...] This is known as buzz pollination. The imprints of the bumblebee's jaw on the flower (bite marks) turn brown within one to four hours and make it possible [...] flower has been pollinated. The flower needs to have been pollinated before it closes. Depending on the conditions, a flower will remain open for one to

• Corn earworm

  features are its size in the final instar (approximately 35 mm) and its longitudinal stripes on the body. When the larva has fully developed, it stops feeding [...] Overview The corn earworm is a major pest affecting over 100 crops, of which the most prominent varieties are corn, sorghum, cotton, aubergine, pepper [...] organelle, leaving an entry hole as their only visible trace, which makes it necessary to open the crop to detect the pest. Life cycle and appearance of

• 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

• Citrus

  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 [...] 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

• Pear

  and northern Africa. The European or common pear is a perennial, deciduous tree and cultivated for its fruit. The tree grows small, white flowers (about [...] About The so-called European pear or common pear ( Pyrus communis ) is a pear species that originates in central and eastern Europe and southwest Asia