• Diamond back moth

  crops in other regions. Damage symptoms The caterpillar is a surface feeder. They feed from the lower leaf surface, leaving the wax layer on the upper surface [...] (Plutella xylostella) are initially yellow or pale green and later darken. They are deposited singly or in small groups of two or ten eggs on both the upper [...] white, loose, silken cocoon, usually formed on the lower or outer leaves. They often stick to leaves and frequently hide in crevices near the bud. In c

• Cotton leafworm

  the buds. Yellowish to dark-green larval excrement protrudes from the holes they have produced. On tobacco, the stem base is often destroyed. On maize, the [...] eggs. Each egg is roughly spherical, about 0.6 mm long and whitish yellow. They are laid in clusters of 20 to 500 pieces on lower leaf surfaces, often on [...] Young larvae are pale green with a brownish head. In the last larval stage, they are 35 to 45 mm long. Coloration varies from grey to reddish or yellowish

• Spider mites and other mites

  damage to the host plant by feeding on plant sap. They mainly occur on the underside of leaves where they pierce the cells and suck out the contents. The [...] present a threat to many crops throughout the world. Despite their small size, they are capable of causing severe damage very rapidly due to their great reproductive

• Fall Armyworm

  ( caterpillars ) are 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 [...] Armyworm Adult moths are 20 to 25 mm long and have a wingspan of 32-38 mm. They are nocturnal and most active during the warm, humid evenings. Females lay

• Bedding plants

  especially produced to demonstrate coloured flowers in spring and summer. They are easily divided in four different categories: Hardy annual plants which [...] planted every year and removed after the plant has died down. During winter they are either stocked away or disposed of: tulip, narcissus, gladiolus, hyacinth

• Blueberry

  crown. The berries are greenish pale at first, then turn reddish-purple and they are a dark blue/purple colour when ripe. The berries are protected by a layer [...] as the "bloom". Blueberries usually taste sweet and can vary in acidity. They have a sweet taste when mature, with variable acidity.

• Predatory mites

  introduced into an environment with pest infestations, they actively seek out their prey. Once they locate their target pests, predatory mites feed on them [...] andersoni (Anso-Mite) excel in managing thrips populations. They can rapidly build up populations as they can also survive on pollen or other prey. Amblyseius [...] an essential component of integrated pest management (IPM) strategies as they offer an sustainable alternative to chemical pesticides. Koppert is the pioneer

• Rancho Los Pinos is nature's ally

  Renowned for quality and committed to sustainability and workforce well-being, they are a benchmark in the industry. Founded in 1950 by Don Luis Rodríguez Aviña [...] to seek innovative solutions for sustainability. Over the past 20 years, they have reduced water consumption by 65% and minimized pesticide use by implementing [...] production. We are very proud of this achievement." At Rancho Los Pinos, they have set out to continue implementing policies and technology to minimise

• Flies

  substrates that is rich in organic matter. Although they cause little direct damage to plants, they are often a problem due to their large number. Larvae [...] flies Flies are a common pest problem in greenhouse and field crops, where they disturb plant growth, spread diseases and affect crop hygiene. Their larvae

• Deltatrap

  which lures the males of the particular pest into the trap. Once in the trap they get stuck in the glue and are easy to detect, count and identify. Trapping [...] Trapping males also aids in reducing the number of eggs laid by females as they fail to mate. Presentation One trap with suspension hook and one sticky insert [...] Application Hang the traps approximately 10 cm above the crop in a location where they can easily be inspected (e.g. along the centre aisle of the greenhouse)