Aphids

and lead to the growth of a black sooty mold. Aphids life cycle Aphid damage Depending on the species, aphids can inflict various types of damage to a [...] sustainability. Solutions for aphid control Learn more about What are aphids? Aphids form a single, very large group of insects: the super- family Aphidoidea [...] (PVY) is transmitted by aphids in tomato in this way, as is the cucumber mosaic virus (CMV) in cucumber. How to prevent aphids To prevent aphid infestations

Tobacco aphid

also capable of dispersing through the crop by walking. The tobacco aphid tends to form denser colonies, closer to the top of the plant, than the peach potato [...] General The tobacco aphid ( Myzus persicae subsp. nicotianae ) probably evolved from the peach potato aphid in the Far East and is a key pest of tobacco [...] potato aphid. It is not known to what extent tobacco aphids ( Myzus persicae subsp. nicotianae ) can also transmit viruses. Life cycle and appearance of Tobacco

Cotton aphid

for market. At the same time, photosynthesis in the leaves is reduced, affecting production. Life cycle and appearance of Cotton aphid Aphids have a complex [...] General The cotton aphid ( Aphis gossypii ) is an extremely polyphagous aphid found on more than 700 plant species. Crop plants attacked by this aphid include [...] protein content. Aphids therefore need to extract large quantities of sap to get sufficient protein. The excess sugar is secreted in the form of honeydew, making

Amazone Plants continues the path of organic cultivation

are at the top end of the market. Biological plant protection is an additional pillar that supports this position. ‘This type of plant protection is a godsend [...] strong population in the greenhouse crop and control of the thrips is maintained at the right level. The method works fine in this automated production system [...] according to Lex Scheffers, is very effective. The predatory soil mite and thrips predator Macro-Mite is also used to combat the eggs of the Duponchelia moth. Pheromone

Green peach aphid

malformations of the growing tips. Life cycle and appearance of green peach aphid Aphids have a complex life cycle, with both winged and wingless forms of adults [...] families. Damage symptoms Of all the aphids , the peach potato aphid ( Myzus persicae subsp. persicae ) is the most important vector of viral diseases. It can [...] a result, the plant’s growth is retarded giving rise to deformed leaves or, if the infestation occurs early enough in the season, the death of young plants

Chula Brand is a pioneer in biological pest control in papaya

for the health of the crop, its workers and the final consumer, who now can enjoy a product that is completely safe for consumption. The future of biological [...] part of an integrated pest management strategy (IPM). Although understanding the adaptability of insects in open field and the preventive approach of natural [...] friendly one. What was the most challenging at the beginning to reach the biological management we currently have, was to understand the adaptability of insects

Downy mildew of rose

brown. On the underside of the leaf fluffy growth appears which is first white and later turns grey-brown. This is, in fact, the sporulation of the pathogens [...] mildews, the optimum temperature is around 15 °C. The closer the temperature is to these 15 °C , the shorter the leaf wetness period that is required for [...] pathogens extruding from the stomata. In lettuce, the foot is infected first and this causes the plant to fall over. In cabbage the stem is also infected in severe

Equinox Farm Takes Soil Health Management To the Next Level With NatuGro Program

manner. As a result, the input of chemical pesticides and fertilizers can be kept to a minimum. Part of the NatuGro system is a series of products that can [...] crops with an expected productive life of 15 years, Equinox noticed their plants showing signs of premature aging, some as early as 8 to 9 years. The implications [...] Harrison, the NatuGro system aligned perfectly with the farm’s philosophy: “NatuGro rejuvenates the soil so that the soil can rejuvenate the crop. It’s

Beetles

known species, Coleoptera is the largest of all insect orders and displays an enormous variety of form, size and habit. A number of species are a serious pest [...] ladybirds contribute to the control of aphids . Beetles undergo a complete metamorphosis, that is, the larvae do not resemble the adult at all, and must [...] beetles in your crop Life cycle of beetles Beetle damage Both larvae and adults of beetles can cause damage to crops. The larvae of some species feed on

Whitefly

consequences: If the population is very large, feeding on plant sap can affect the physiology of the plant, as a result of which growth is retarded. In full sunlight [...] whitefly in your crop Life cycle of whitefly Whitefly damage The larvae need a lot of nutrients for growth, and thus consume a large quantity of plant sap. This [...] insects, they belong to the division Sternorrhyncha. The whiteflies form the family Aleyrodidae. The most common species are the greenhouse whitefly , Trialeurodes