Rancho Los Pinos is nature's ally

Pinos, they have set out to continue implementing policies and technology to minimise environmental impact. This has allowed them to grow and strengthen their [...] northwestern Mexico. Renowned for quality and committed to sustainability and workforce well-being, they are a benchmark in the industry. Founded in 1950 [...] enabled them to increase the productivity and profitability of their crops. The ongoing collaboration between farmers and Koppert lives up to one of its

Fall Armyworm

sufficient for them to move from seasonally dry habitats to wet habitats in Central America. This makes it possible for fall armyworms to spread over large [...] funnel and upper leaves can be an easily spotted sign of larval feeding. After feeding, the leaves appear ragged or torn (similar to hailstorm damage in appearance) [...] 30-40 mm long. They have six instars that vary in colour from light tan to green to black. They have a distinct white inverted Y-shaped mark on the front

Macrolophus pygmaeus

it can contribute substantially to the control of these pests. Although plant sap is necessary for Macrolophus pygmaeus to develop well, it is insufficient [...] weak crop. More delicate types of tomato are more susceptible to damage. In tomato there may be fruit deformations during setting, and in gerbera, misshapen [...] Feeding behaviour of Macrolophus pygmaeus Although Macrolophus pygmaeus prefers to feed on whiteflies, it also eats aphids , spider mites , moth eggs and small

Impatiens thrips

greenhouse cultivation, having spread to many countries within the last 30 years. The thrips have mostly been able to spread as a consequence of the trade [...] Thrips cause damage to plants by piercing the cells of the surface tissues and sucking out their contents, causing the surrounding tissue to die. The resulting [...] Impatiens thrips (Echinothrips americanus) has a wide range of hosts. In addition to many ornamental plants it also attacks sweet pepper, cucumber and eggplants

Citrus mealybug

lived and can be hard to spot. They are smaller than the females, have two pairs of wings and two long tail filaments. Their sole task is to fertilize the [...] sexually mature. Soon after becoming an adult the females start to release a sex pheromone to attract males. Males generally fly only in the early morning [...] often drop off. Plant sap is rich in sugars, but low in proteins. In order to gain an adequate intake of protein, mealybugs must therefore ingest large

Broad mite

emus latus) are not a serious problem, as they are unable to overwinter. Mites belonging to the family of tarsonemids ( Tarsonemidae ) display a greater [...] mainly concentrated on the underside near the leaf stalk, which tends to cause the leaf to turn brown and curl up. A typical indication of an attack of broad [...] of legs in both males and females is different to the others and not used for walking. After moulting to the third larval stage the larvae stay in their

Leek

used to identify various species of leek, but now they are all classified as cultivars of Allium ampeloprasum . The part of the plant that can be eaten [...] in the soil. Once outside, the plant is rather hardy and many varieties can be left in the soil during winter and harvested when there is a need for them

Botrytis

or damaged plants. How to prevent Grey mould Make sure the crop grows regularly with not too much vegetative growth, in order to maintain a microclimate [...] Botrytis cinerea ) affects the fruit. In potted plants, the cuttings die due to carry-over infection from infected parent plants. Life cycle and appearance [...] parts in a closed plastic bag In tomato: prune with a knife and not by hand, to avoid rugged, irregular wound surfaces In cucumber: remove dead leaves on

Beneficial nematodes

What are nematodes? Nematodes, commonly referred to as roundworms, are a diverse group of worms belonging to the phylum Nematoda. Nematodes are characterized [...] also referred to as roundworms, threadworms, and eelworms. Beneficial nematodes for pest control Nematodes for pest control, often referred to as entomopathogenic [...] cuticle areas. Some nematodes release enzymes to help digest and soften the host's cuticle, allowing them to enter. Symbiotic bacteria release: Once inside

American serpentine leaf miner

miners cause damage to plants both directly and indirectly. The most direct damage is caused by the larvae mining the leaf tissue, leading to desiccation, premature [...] hard to distinguish from feeding spots. The larvae of Liriomyza trifolii are entirely ochre-yellow. When the larva hatches from the egg, it begins to eat [...] crawls out of the leaf and falls to the ground. This occurs in the early morning. The larva crawls into the ground to pupate. A small percentage of the