Caterpillars

Lepidoptera Caterpillars What are caterpillars? Caterpillars are the larvae of butterflies and moths. Butterflies and moths form the order Lepidoptera, a very large group with more than 150,000 specie

Mealybugs and scales

Hemiptera Mealybugs and scales What are mealybugs & scales? Mealybugs (family Pseudococcidae), soft scales (family Coccidae) and armoured scales (family Diaspididae) form three important families with

Spider mites and other mites

Trombidiformes Spider mites and other mites What are spider mites? Spider mites are pests that present a threat to many crops throughout the world. Despite their small size, they are capable of causin

Leafhoppers

Hemiptera Leafhoppers

Psyllids

Hemiptera Psyllids

Aphids

Biological control of aphids Aphids are among the most harmful pests in greenhouse and field crops, causing plant stress, virus transmission and yield loss. Effective aphid control is essential for ma

Thrips

Thysanoptera Thrips What are thrips? Several species of thrips are a major problem in greenhouse horticulture. The Western flower thrips ( Frankliniella occidentalis ) is the most damaging species. Th

Whitefly

Hemiptera Whitefly What are whiteflies? Whiteflies are not true flies , but belong to the order Hemiptera (true bugs ). Together with aphids and scale insects, they belong to the division Sternorrhync

Tomato leaf miner

Liriomyza bryoniae Tomato leaf miner 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, Europe and n

Broad mite

Polyphagotarsonemus latus Broad mite General The broad mite (Polyphagotarsonemus latus) occurs in the tropics and in greenhouses in temperate regions. The broad mite (Polyphagotarsonemus latus) has a