Beet armyworm

General The beet armyworm (Spodoptera exigua) has become a regular problem for horticulturalists due to its resistance to nearly all insecticides, and its ability to develop on wild vegetation during

Cutworms

General Cutworms ( Agrotis spp.) are occurring worldwide. Important species are for instance the black cutworm Agrotis ipsilon and the turnip moth Agrotis segetum . The larvae of these moths usually f

Pink Bollworm

General The pink bollworm is important pest in cotton cultivation. The pink bollworm is native to South Asian countries and has spread to all cotton growing regions of the world. Damage symptoms Shred

Cabbage

About Cabbage or headed cabbage (consisting of various cultivars of Brassica oleracea ) is a biennial plant with green, white or purple leaves. This plant is usually grown as an annual vegetable crop

Chili pepper

About The particular species of chili pepper, Capsicum frutescens, is at times categorized under the species Capsicum annuum . The pepper cultivars of Capsicum frutescens can both be annual or perenni

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 green leaves, especially around Christmas. Begon

Green potted plants

About There are many species of green potted plants, the most common are: Ficus Skimmia come in many varieties and are usually used as garden plants, because of their attractive foliage, flowers and o

Carrot

About The carrot ( Daucus carota subsp. sativus ) is a root vegetable and comes in a variety of colours, ranging from the regular orange to black and purple, but also red, yellow and white. The carrot

Psyllids

Codling moth

General The codling moth ( Cydia pomonella ) is a notorious, worldwide pest of apple and also occasionally of pear, quince, peach and other fruits. It is very common in Europe. Damage symptoms After i