False codling moth

native to sub-Saharan Africa and is found in all citrus production areas in Southern Africa. It also occurs on some of the Indian and Atlantic Ocean islands [...] is its quarantine status and is not due to the economic losses. Damage and symptoms Larval penetration holes in the fruit can only be found through thorough [...] but eventually becomes sunken and brown as the damage tissue decays. The mature larvae enlarge the hole to leave the fruit and pupate. Excreta can be found

Persea mite

which can expose fruit and branches to sunburn and ultimately reduce yield and fruit quality. Life cycle The persea mite has a fast life cycle, allowing [...] It lives and feeds on the undersides of avocado leaves, where it forms small webbed feeding colonies that cause significant leaf damage and can reduce [...] reducing photosynthesis and overall tree vigour. In severe cases, extensive damage leads to leaf yellowing, premature leaf drop, and canopy thinning, which

Mycotal

Pests Whitefly with a side effect on aphids and thrips . Crops Vegetables, ornamentals , nursery trees and soft fruit in protected cultivation. Mode of [...] spraying Mycotal, the spores germinate and grow to hyphae that penetrate the pest's body cavity. Here they proliferate and destroy the tissues. The fungus then [...] gram of Mycotal and stir into a slurry Fill the spray tank with the required amount of water Empty the slurry into the spray tank and stir thoroughly Add

Beetles

damage Both larvae and adults of beetles can cause damage to crops. The larvae of some species feed on growing tips and roots or chew and bore into stems [...] serious damage in many greenhouse and field crops by feeding on leaves, roots, or fruits, leading to reduced growth and yield loss. Effective beetle control [...] traps Beneficial nematodes actively seek out and eliminate beetle larvae in the soil, while traps help monitor and reduce adult beetle populations. With Koppert’s

Bugs

puncturing leaves and growing points with their piercing-sucking mouthparts and extracting nutrients from them, resulting in deformations and puncture holes [...] insects, containing both harmful and beneficial species. Heteropteran bugs are insects which have flattened bodies and fold their wings flat over their [...] an egg, usually five nymphal instars and the adult insect. Several species of especially the families Miridae and Pentatomidae are found as pests in a

Trichoderma harzianum

nutrient uptake, and enhance overall plant vigor. Its versatility and effectiveness make it a valuable tool for sustainable agriculture and integrated pest [...] metabolites and enzymes that have antagonistic effects on plant pathogens. These metabolites and enzymes can directly inhibit the growth and development [...] hairs, so that water and nutrients can be absorbed better. This leads to a stronger and more uniform crop resulting in better yield and quality. Induced

Blueberry

The plant belongs to the section of Cyanococcus and the genus Vaccinium (cranberries, bilberries and grouseberries also belong to the genus Vaccinium) [...] (0.20–0.63 inch) in diameter and have a flared crown. The berries are greenish pale at first, then turn reddish-purple and they are a dark blue/purple colour [...] belong to this section of Cyanococcus are commonly sold as ‘blueberries’ and originated in North America. Blueberries are usually elevated, reclining shrubs

Cucumber

cucumber plant has large leaves and it produces an elongated, cylindrical fruit that may become as long as 60 cm or 24 inches long and 10 cm or 3.9 inches in diameter [...] from flowers and their seed develop within the fruit, therefore in botanical terms they are classified as berries. However, like tomatoes and squash, cucumbers [...] particularly in India. The plant’s cultivation history goes back some 3000 years and it is now being produced on most continents. The cucumber plant is a creeping

Tomato

Strawberry

About The so-called garden strawberry or Fragaria x ananassa , is nowadays extensively cultivated for its tasty fruit. The particular species of strawberry is a well-known hybrid species of the genus