American serpentine leaf miner

crops, this is usually of less significance. Seedlings and young plants can be completely destroyed as a result of the direct damage caused by leaf miners [...] unreliable criterion for the identification of the species. Indirect damage arises when disease causing fungi or bacteria enter the plant tissue via the feeding [...] ( Liriomyza trifolii ) is highly polyphagous and thus lives on many host plants such as chrysanthemum, gerbera, gypsophila, celery, sweet pepper, pea, bean

Tomato leaf miner

crops, this is usually of less significance. Seedlings and young plants can be completely destroyed as a result of the direct damage caused by leaf miners [...] General The tomato leaf miner (Liriomyza bryoniae) has many host plants and has caused crop damage in many parts of the world, including North Africa, [...] occurs in greenhouses. The tomato leaf miner has been found in greenhouses for decades, but has become a common pest since the 1960’s, particularly in sweet

Two-spotted spider mite

Damage symptoms Larvae, nymphs and adults cause damage to the host plant by feeding on plant sap. They mainly occur on the underside of leaves where they pierce [...] reduced plant growth. As damage increases, whole leaves turn yellow, and as more cell sap is removed, the leaf, and eventually the whole plant, may die [...] loss of the crop. The nymphs and adults also produce webs, and plants can get completely covered with such webs in which the mites live. The webbing and

Beneficial nematodes

harmful insects. Plant-parasitic nematodes Plant-parasitic nematodes are a group of parasitic nematodes that infest and damage plants, leading to significant [...] in soil or water, and are essential for nutrient recycling. Others are called parasitic nematodes, infecting plants, insects, animals, or humans. There [...] roundworms, threadworms, and eelworms. Beneficial nematodes for pest control Nematodes for pest control, often referred to as entomopathogenic nematodes

Brown root rot, corky root rot

Avoid frequent irrigation. Remove and destroy affected plants Prevent plant diseases by optimizing plant potential and crop resilience. [...] signs of this disease, are poorly looking plants in localized areas of the greenhouse or field. The affected plants may wilt. Also, interveinal chlorosis of [...] General Pyrenochaeta lycopersici is a fungal plant pathogen, infecting tomatoes and aubergine. It causes brown root rot and corky root rot. Damage symptoms

Crop Protection

and maintain healthy crops. Learn more Plant disease management In addition to insect control, biological plant disease management solutions target harmful [...] beneficial fungi and bacteria strengthen plant defenses, suppress diseases, and improve root and soil health. By using these biological tools, growers can protect [...] health and biodiversity contribute to a more resilient plant, maximizing your yield. Prepared for the future By adopting biocontrol in advance of chemical

Tea mosquito bug

of the plant. The freshly hatched nymphs are look like spidery in general appearance due to its elongate appendages. The life cycle is completed in 15 to [...] 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. As a result

Cryptobug-L

of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Environmental conditions The minimum temperature for use of Cryptobug is 16°C/61°F [...] effective at temperatures between 25°C and 28°C (68 and 82°F). Combined use For effective control of citrus mealybug and grape mealybug combine with Citripar [...] mealybug species. Mode of action Larvae and adults consume the mealybug completely. Visual effect Mealybugs are consumed entirely. Pack size 1,000 larvae

Chula Brand is a pioneer in biological pest control in papaya

improve and care for the health of the crop, its workers and the final consumer, who now can enjoy a product that is completely safe for consumption. The [...] them in this transition. "The experience with the use of these products has been quite challenging for Chula Brand, since we went from a conventional management [...] Biological pest control minimizes the use of harmful chemicals and promotes sustainable agricultural practices that can be implemented in open field crops

Aphids

host plants in the winter, and those species that do not. Species that alternate between host plants reproduce asexually on their summer host plant, migrating [...] greenhouse and field crops, causing plant stress, virus transmission and yield loss. Effective aphid control is essential for maintaining healthy, productive [...] solutions for aphids, professional growers can achieve consistent pest management, maintain crop quality, yield and sustainability. Solutions for aphid control