• Two-spotted spider mite

  capacity. There are more than 1200 species worldwide and many of them are major crop pests. The two-spotted spider mite ( Tetranychus urticae ) is by far [...] General Two-spotted spider mite ( Tetranychus urticae ) is a pest of many crops throughout the world. Despite their small size, they are capable of very [...] growth. As damage increases, whole leaves turn yellow, and as more cell sap is removed, the leaf, and eventually the whole plant, may die. In tomatoes and

• IPM app

  healthy crop is paramount, while there is also a growing demand for sustainable food production and increased pesticide restrictions. Scouting is a significant

• Bedding plants

  annual, biennial or tender perennial plants used in gardens and parks. There is a wide range of plants especially produced to demonstrate coloured flowers

• Cut flowers

  colors and sizes. Hippeastrum is the Latin name for a bulbous plant that originates from Central and South America. It is a bulb plant from the large family [...] Argentina to Mexico and the Caribbean. Is grown from a bulb as a cut flower or sold as a pot plant. Freesia : The freesia is a herbaceous perennial flowering [...] from the Rosaceae family. The flowers of the plant are also called rose. There are more than a hundred species and thousands of different cultivars. Hydrangea

• Predatory mites

  pests, so knowing the target pest is crucial. Scouting is essential to know where the pest is, how severe the infestation is and to identify the pest. Select [...] certain products or crops, using a blower for dispersion is an available option. This approach proves particularly effective when a swift response is required [...] as they offer an sustainable alternative to chemical pesticides. Koppert is the pioneer in the development of predatory mite solutions, starting in 1967

• Cutworms

  from these instars is usually observed as a cutting of young seedlings, often causing death of the cut seedlings. Sometimes wilting is observed because of [...] orange-yellow with a broad dark marginal stripe. The wingspan is about 40-55 mm and the dorsal thorax is covered with close-lying hairs. The eggs are white at [...] close to the ground, thereby often cutting the stems of young plants. This is where their common name comes from. Cutworms are vey polyphagous and have

• Asian citrus psyllid

  The Asian citrus psyllid, ( Diaphorina citri ), is an important pest of citrus in several countries as it is a vector of a serious citrus disease called greening [...] greening disease or Huanglongbing. It is widely distributed in southern Asia and the disease is responsible for the destruction of several citrus industries [...] Mexico however the state of Florida is the most affected area by the vectored disease. Damage symptoms The psyllid is a sucking insect that inserts its

• Flies

  growing media, while adults can cause contamination. Effective fly control is essential to maintain healthy and high-quality crops. Biological control of [...] growing conditions. Solutions for fly control Learn more about What are flies? There are several flies that are pests in agriculture, horticulture and mushroom [...] greenhouses. Their larvae live in the ground and prefer moist substrates that is rich in organic matter. Although they cause little direct damage to plants

• American serpentine leaf miner

  pea, bean and potato. In greenhouses, it is mainly found on gerbera and chrysanthemum. Today the insect is widespread across the whole world. Damage symptoms [...] since about 1976. The American serpentine leaf miner ( Liriomyza trifolii ) is highly polyphagous and thus lives on many host plants such as chrysanthemum [...] cause damage to plants both directly and indirectly. The most direct damage is caused by the larvae mining the leaf tissue, leading to desiccation, premature

• Tomato leaf miner

  including North Africa, Europe and northern Asia. In warmer regions, the insect is found outdoors but in temperate regions it only occurs in greenhouses. The [...] cause damage to plants both directly and indirectly. The most direct damage is caused by the larvae mining the leaf tissue, leading to desiccation, premature [...] however, a considerable quantity of foliage can get damaged before the harvest is affected. The older larvae make wider tunnels. Feeding spots made by adult