Cotton aphid

At the same time, photosynthesis in the leaves is reduced, affecting production. Life cycle and appearance of Cotton aphid Aphids have a complex life

Plant Health

substances. Plant Health Products Embracing a systems approach for sustainable agriculture Recognizing the negative impacts of food production, growers are tra

Knowledge

A dive into organic hop farming and biological crop protection

the agricultural landscape. As Lukas steers his hop farm towards organic production, setbacks have been inevitable. However, amidst the challenges, there

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

Cotton leafworm

General The cotton leafworm (Spodoptera littoralis) is a highly polyphagous species feeding on plants of 40 families, containing 87 species of economic importance. It originates in Egypt, and is curre

Beneficial microorganisms

, causing internal damage. This can lead to the insect's death. Spore production: As the insect succumbs to the fungal infection, the fungus continues

Western flower thrips

General The western flower thrips (Frankliniella occidentalis) is currently the most damaging thrips species in many greenhouse crops. The western flower thrips (Frankliniella occidentalis) can be fou

Onion thrips

General The onion thrips (Thrips tabaci) is distributed throughout the world. It is found outdoors on many plants and particularly damaging on onions, leek, and in greenhouses on cucurbits, tomato, sw

Impatiens thrips

General Impatiens thrips (Echinothrips americanus) is an increasing problem in greenhouse cultivation, having spread to many countries within the last 30 years. The thrips have mostly been able to spr