American serpentine leaf miner

the grown larva cuts a sickle-shaped exit hole in the leaf with its mouth parts. After roughly one hour the larva crawls out of the leaf and falls to the

Western flower thrips

(Frankliniella occidentalis) are laid in leaves, flower petals and in the soft parts of stalks. They are inserted into the plant tissue with a saw-like ovipositor

Root rot of carrot

Rhexocercosporidium infection can cause loss of seedlings. The subsurface parts turn dark brown to black, while the cotyledons remain green. During humid

Southern blight

affected plants present girdling of the stem, which causes wilting of the upper part, necrosis, loss of leaves, and death of the plant. Symptoms begin with brown

Fusarium spp.

microconidia germinate and infect the surrounding tissue. On infected plant parts, the typical boat-shaped pink macroconidia are produced, which may be dispersed

Mealybugs and scales

Mealybug & scale damage Although most species of mealybugs feed on the aerial parts of the plant, some species extract their nourishment from roots, whilst others

Beet armyworm

The colour and pattern of the caterpillars is highly variable and depends partly on the host plant, the stage of development and the climate. A full-grown

Pollination checklist tomato

the coolest spot, or at least in the shade, particularly during the warmest part of the day. Ensure that the hive gets some sunlight during the dark winter

Citrus mealybug

aubergine. Damage symptoms Although most species of mealybug feed on the aerial parts of the plant, some species extract their nourishment from roots, whilst others

Amblyseius swirskii

in the crop before the pest appears. These predatory mites are employed as part of integrated pest management (IPM) strategies, offering a sustainable and