• Diglyphus isaea

  usually pupates in the mine some distance from the dead host. Pupal stage: The pupa lies between the upper and lower epidermis of the leaf which are held [...] from the mine. This is also seen in the pillars that remain visible as black spots in the leaf. The adult is metallic green to black in colour and unlike [...] Diglyphus isaea The parasitic wasp Diglyphus isaea is available in a bottle ( Miglyphus ). Release parasitic wasps between the leaves of the crop in the morning

• Miglyphus

  Lyriomyza spp.). Mode of action Adult female parasitic wasps of Diglyphus isaea kill second and third instar leaf miner larvae in the mine and lay their eggs [...] morning or in the evening Dosage The dosage of Miglyphus depends on climate, crop and leaf miner density and should always be adjusted to the particular [...] through the leaf. Pack size 500 adults. Presentation 100 ml bottle. Carrier None. Application Release parasitic wasps between the leaves of the crop in the

• Diamond back moth

  white upper edge. In females, the upper two-thirds of the forewings are light ochreous and the markings are like those of the males. The back is marked with [...] flowers and young seed pods, causing loss of pods and seeds. Life cycle and appearance of Diamond back moth The oval and flattened eggs of the diamond [...] quite small and active. Except for the first instar, which mines in the leaf tissue, the larvae are voracious surface feeders. The pupae of the diamond back

• Fall Armyworm

  symptoms The developing larvae eat different parts of the host plant, depending on the crop, the stage of crop development, and the age of the larvae. On [...] spots on the upper surface of the last segment. Pupae are reddish brown and measure 13 to 17 mm in length. The eggs hatch after 3-5 days. Over the next 2 [...] damage in appearance). Life cycle of the Fall Armyworm Adult moths are 20 to 25 mm long and have a wingspan of 32-38 mm. They are nocturnal and most active

• Citripar

  make a hole in the sticker on the lid. Use the label to hang the tube in the crop following the instructions on the label itself. Hang the tube on a place [...] ficus ). Mode of action Adult female parasitic wasps parasitize the mealybugs , particularly the second and third larval and adult stage of female citrus [...] ( Planococcus citri ) and vine mealybugs ( Planococcus ficus ). Visual effect Pupae develop in the mummified skin of the host and look like swollen mealybug

• Melon thrips

  soil and pupate in soil. There are two pupal stages viz., prepupae and pupae. Adults are pale yellow or white in colour and 0.8 to 1mm in length, with [...] Eggs are deposited in leaf tissue in a slit cut by female. Eggs are colourless to pale white in colour. The nymphs resemble the adults in general body form [...] crinkle and die. Damaged terminal become discoloured, stunted and deformed. They preferably feed on leaves, less damage to buds and flowers. In addition

• Caterpillars

  difficult to detect and control. In addition to consumption of the plant, caterpillars also spoil the plant with the large quantities of frass they leave [...] damage crops. Most of them feed on nectar. In contrast, the caterpillars have biting and chewing mouthparts and can devour large amounts of plant tissue. Many [...] to crops. The most harmful caterpillars that occur in greenhouses belong to the Noctuidae (the noctuid or owl moths), which is the largest of all lepidopteran

• Spidex Vital lives up to its promises

  game changer in spider mite control. It changes the rules of the game and is even more in control of spider mites . And the grower reaps the benefits.’ [...] effectively and as they lay their eggs earlier, the population develops more rapidly.’ A sense of calm on the farm The increased effectiveness of Spidex Vital [...] cause real problems in cucumbers. The ability of Spidex Vital to tackle spider mites and hot-spots effectively brings a sense of calm to the farm.’ He states

• Grapevine powdery mildew

  symptoms of Grapevine powdery mildew Symptoms of grapevine powdery mildew vary according to the phenological growth stage and the severity of the infection [...] bodies) attached in the bark crevices and plant debris. In spring, chasmothecia release ascospores during periods of favorable temperature and moisture, initiating [...] while shoots and flowers exhibit stunted growth and poor fruit set. During berry development, the pathogen colonizes the epidermis, causing the skin to lose

• Guava

  is the fruit of the Myrtle family (Myrtaceae) – a smallish tree. The pulp varies from off-white to bright pink, and is between 4 to 12 cm in length. The [...] Central and South America, this common tropical fruit is cultivated in many tropical and subtropical regions. A vivid yellow or green on the outside,