• Integrated Pest Management

  growth cycle. This involves a close inspection of plants for signs of pests and diseases. This practice proves invaluable for early issue identification [...] and pheromones, growers can promptly detect the presence of pests and respond accordingly. The use of insect traps can also be an effective way to control [...] biological and chemical methods can enhance pest management, but it's essential to follow guidelines for compatibility. You can check the compatibility of

• Soybean

  soya bean is a so-called legume and indigenous to East Asia. It is extensively cultivated for its edible beans. The fruit of the plant is a hairy pod, that [...] States. Soybeans are now an important global crop can be used as food crop, but also provide oil and are a major source of protein. [...] measure 5-11 mm in diameter. Soybean seeds vary greatly in size and the hull can be black or brown, but also blue, yellow or green. When planting soybean plants

• Orange

  oranges. The orange is a hybrid and derives from pomelo ( Citrus maxima ) and mandarin ( Citrus reticulata ). Its genes can be traced to about 25% pomelo [...] sinensis is regarded as a sweet orange, while the fruit of the Citrus X aurantium is recognized as a bitter orange. Recommended for you Healthy Soils, Healthy [...] sinensis that belongs to the family of Rutaceae . The Citrus X sinensis can be divided into four subgroups, that each have their own characteristics: common

• False codling moth

  in the fruit can only be found through thorough inspection. In green citrus fruit the peel around the penetration hole eventually assumes a yellow colour [...] surface of the fruit and resemble a saucer-shaped dome. After a few days the eggs hatch and the neonate larvae finds a suitable place to penetrate the fruit [...] The mature larvae enlarge the hole to leave the fruit and pupate. Excreta can be found within the larvae tunnels in the fruit. An infested fruit usually

• Mango

  its crown can expand to 10 metres (33 feet) wide. The trees can grow really old and from some species of trees, mangoes can be harvested for 300 years [...] About Mango is a stone fruit (drupe) that grows from various species of tropical trees that belong to the flowering plant genus Mangifera and the cashew [...] years. It takes three to six months for mangoes to ripen.

• Pumpkin, squash and gourd

  but their size can vary substantially. Wild fruit species can be as small as 4 centimetres (1.6 inch) and some commercial specimens can weigh more than [...] About Cucurbita or gourd is a genus of herbaceous vines belonging to the gourd family, Cucurbitaceae . Cucurbits, as they are also know, are indigenous [...] the Andes region and Mesoamerica. Currently, five species are cultivated for their edible fruit and seeds. This fruit is alternately known as pumpkin,

• Flies

  and sometimes this can occur on such a scale that growth, particularly of young cuttings, can be retarded. Fly control videos Take a look at the video or [...] feeding larvae provide invasion routes for various pathogenic fungi, for instance Fusarium sp. And Botrytis sp. Adults can also spread pathogens from diseased [...] are a common pest problem in greenhouse and field crops, where they disturb plant growth, spread diseases and affect crop hygiene. Their larvae can damage

• Carrot

  was originally produced for its seeds and leaves. Carrots can be classified as hardy biennials and are grown as annuals. Carrots can vary greatly in colour [...] experiences 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 [...] heavy soil, the longer varieties need loose and fertile soil. Recommended for you Meet Capirel! An effective addition to your arsenal in the fight against

• Tomato russet mite

  detected for the first time in Australia and is a pest in tomatoes in all areas where they are grown. Other members of the plant family Solanaceae may be affected [...] hairs). Affected stems turn a rusty brown colour, and in serious cases they may snap. The fruit can also be affected, and when this happens in tomatoes [...] The first nymphal stage is a transparent white colour and about 0.1 mm long. They usually develop to the 2nd stage within a day. All life stages look very

• Beet armyworm

  climate. A full-grown beet armyworm (Spodoptera exigua) caterpillar can be 25 to 38 mm in length, with dark, wrinkled stripes dorsally and a yellow band [...] has considerable consequences for the growth of the crop. With a substantial population of caterpillars, the damage can spread to the stems, and in the [...] General The beet armyworm (Spodoptera exigua) has become a regular problem for horticulturalists due to its resistance to nearly all insecticides, and