• Mealybugs and scales

  and promote sustainable production. Solutions for mealybug and scale control Learn more about What are mealybugs & scales? Mealybugs (family Pseudococcidae) [...] order Hemiptera (the true bugs ). Coccoidea are at first sight barely recognizable as insects. The females are wingless and immobile, and covered with a [...] ornamental value of the affected plants. Fruit and flowers are also fouled, rendering them unfit for sale, and the reduced level of photosynthesis in the leaves

• Red palm weevil

  later stages of attack are conspicuous. However, the damage done before these later stages when detection becomes easier, can suffice for palms to die. Females [...] this tissue, making it easier for adult weevils to lay eggs deeper into the tissue. Additionally, this provides entry points for microbial agents that can [...] depending on the number and size of black marks. Eggs are creamy white, shiny and oblong. Larvae are creamy white, legless, pyriform with a brown head and

• Cotton bollworm

  brown. Full grown larvae are 30 to 40 mm long. The first instars are the most mobile, and move like loopers. The caterpillars are often aggressive and c [...] sub-tropics of all continents except for North America. Larvae of the cotton bollworm ( Helicoverpa armigera ) are highly polyphagous, feeding on crops [...] although the preference is for smaller specimens. The fruits stop growing, mature rapidly, and drop off. In legumes, flowers are attacked, and seed pods may

• Mushroom

  Many other mushroom varieties are also commercially available as growers and breeders search for new and unique tastes for the market. [...] Edible mushrooms are the fleshy and edible fruit bodies of several species of macrofungi (fungi which bear fruiting structures that are large enough to [...] considered safe for most people to eat because it is grown in controlled, sterilized environments. Several varieties of A. bisporus are grown commercially

• Tea spider mite

  four pairs of legs. Deutonymphs are like protonymphs but they are larger. Males are short lived where as females live for 3 weeks during summer period and [...] moisture loss. Absence of shade, high temperature and dry conditions are congenial conditions for pest outbreak. Life cycle and appearance The life cycle of spider [...] the veins and midrib and gradually spreads to entire leaf. Youngs leaves are also equally affected. Infested leaves become reddish bronze and spider mite

• Citrus

  basin for centuries. Since citrus originates from these warmer climates they are not frost hardy. Temperatures not falling below −2 °C (28 °F) are required [...] kumquat, and shaddock, widely cultivated for fruit or grown as an ornamental. It is believed that citrus plants are native to subtropical and tropical regions [...] required for successful cultivation. Theses trees thrive in a consistent sunny, humid environment with fertile soil and adequate rainfall or irrigation. Today

• Flowering potted plants

  About There are many species of flowering potted plants, the most common species are: Poinsettia is well known and popular for its large red, white and [...] consists of 1,795 different plant species. Some of these species are usually grown indoors and are used as ornamental houseplants in countries with colder climates [...] to the family of Crassulaceae . Hibiscus is well known for its large, ornate flowers which are trumpet-shaped. These flowers have five or more petals and

• Beetles

  and habit. A number of species are a serious pest in crops or stored products. There are many useful beetles as well. For instance, ladybirds contribute [...] solutions for beetles, professional growers can achieve reliable pest management, protect crop quality and support sustainable production. Solutions for beetle [...] control Learn more about What are beetles? Beetles belong to the order Coleoptera, a well-known group of insects that are easily recognizable on account

• Citrus mealybug

  ‘crawlers’. They are highly active in their search for a new feeding place and are capable of moving a reasonable distance over the plant. The male nymph attaches [...] ornamental value of the affected plants. Fruit and flowers are also fouled, rendering them unfit for sale, and the reduced level of photosynthesis in the leaves [...] females of Planococcus citri are 2.5 - 4 mm long and 2 - 3 mm in breadth. Seen dorsally, they have an oval form; they are soft and covered with a fine

• Root and crown rot of strawberry

  (either too much or too little water), or that are damaged by for example handling or pests. Optimum temperature for Pestalotiopsis clavispora is 19-23 °C and [...] trays, tools, gutters etc. between subsequent crops Disinfect water used for irrigation Prevent plant diseases by optimizing plant potential and crop