Potato/tomato psyllid

to some parts of Europe, and the import into Mexico, is difficult, since Candidatus Liberibacter is considered a quarantine pest. Damage symptoms The main [...] Overview It is a pest of huge economic importance, which initially affected potatoes and in recent years has become a problem for other Solanaceae crops [...] main direct damage, caused by potato psyllid nymphs when feeding, is known as ‘psyllid yellows’, which results in delayed growth, weakness in the new leaves

Beetles

fruits, leading to reduced growth and yield loss. Effective beetle control is essential to maintain healthy and productive crops. Biological control of [...] support sustainable production. Solutions for beetle control Learn more about What are beetles? Beetles belong to the order Coleoptera, a well-known group of [...] hard wing covers (elytra). With more than 350,000 known species, Coleoptera is the largest of all insect orders and displays an enormous variety of form

Tobacco aphid

East and is a key pest of tobacco crops in both the United States and South America. The tobacco aphid ( Myzus persicae subsp. nicotianae ) is also encountered [...] closer to the top of the plant, than the peach potato aphid. It is not known to what extent tobacco aphids ( Myzus persicae subsp. nicotianae ) can also [...] and disturb the balance of growth hormones. As a result, the plant’s growth is retarded giving rise to deformed leaves or, if the infestation occurs early

Predatory mites

pests, so knowing the target pest is crucial. Scouting is essential to know where the pest is, how severe the infestation is and to identify the pest. Select [...] simplifying the process of distributing them throughout the crop. Additionally, for certain products or crops, using a blower for dispersion is an available [...] What are predatory mites? Predatory mites are beneficial arthropods used in pest control to manage and reduce populations of harmful pests in various

Spider mites and other mites

ensure sustainable production. Solutions for mite control Learn more about What are spider mites? Spider mites are pests that present a threat to many crops [...] are common crop pests. The two-spotted spider mite , Tetranychus urticae , is by far the most important species in greenhouses and many outdoor crops. Spider [...] growth. As damage increases whole leaves turn yellow, and as more cell sap is removed, the leaf, and eventually the whole plant may die. The nymphs and

Flies

growing media, while adults can cause contamination. Effective fly control is essential to maintain healthy and high-quality crops. Biological control of [...] fly control Learn more about The adult form of the onion fly Delia antiqua What are flies? There are several flies that are pests in agriculture, horticulture [...] greenhouses. Their larvae live in the ground and prefer moist substrates that is rich in organic matter. Although they cause little direct damage to plants

Whitefly

the excess is excreted as honeydew, with larger larvae expelling large quantities. This can have the following consequences: If the population is very large [...] the fruit, and the growth of sooty moulds ( Cladosporium spp.) is encouraged. Such fruit is unsaleable. In serious cases the fruit will rot. Sooty moulds [...] to honeydew deposits that reduce crop quality. Effective whitefly control is essential to maintain healthy, productive crops and prevent the spread of

Thrips

crop quality and productivity. Solutions for thrips control Learn more about What are thrips? Several species of thrips are a major problem in greenhouse [...] horticulture. The Western flower thrips ( Frankliniella occidentalis ) is the most damaging species. Thrips form the order Thysanoptera, a name that literally [...] become desiccated and the adjacent cells turn brown. The vigour of the plant is also reduced by loss of chlorophyll. With a serious infestation the leaves

Plant Health

plant-soil interaction Understanding how plants interact with their environment is crucial. Photosynthesis, the source-sink dynamics between leaves and fruits/roots [...] balanced metabolite profile, comprising primary and secondary metabolites, is essential for resilience against environmental stresses. Fostering plant [...] Defense mechanisms through complete compounds The degree of plant resilience is linked to its ability to form structurally complete compounds, such as ca

Caterpillars

plants and directly affects yield and quality. Effective caterpillar control is therefore essential for maintaining healthy and productive crops. Biological [...] consistent quality and yield. Solutions for caterpillar control Learn more about What are caterpillars? Caterpillars are the larvae of butterflies and moths. [...] occur in greenhouses belong to the Noctuidae (the noctuid or owl moths), which is the largest of all lepidopteran families. Most adults of this family are nocturnal