• Caterpillars

  Caterpillars are the larvae of butterflies and moths. Butterflies and moths form the order Lepidoptera, a very large group with more than 150,000 species

• Southern European marshland pyralid

  longer than that of females. Another distinctive feature is the triangle formed by the head and forewings. Moths mainly fly at night, but can sometimes

• Fusarium spp.

  become white, due to dehydration, and later turn pinkish-red as spores are formed. Ear infection decreases the baking quality of wheat and brewing qualities

• Leaf miners

  leaf miners? Leaf miners belong to the order Diptera (the true flies ) and form the family Agromyzidae. This is a family of small flies whose larvae tunnel

• Parasitic wasps

  host. Pupal stage: After the larvae have consumed the host, they pupate, forming a cocoon or pupal stage within or on the host's body. Emergence: Once the

• Plant Disease Management

  understand how host plants and pathogens interact closely. This knowledge forms the foundation for designing targeted prevention and control strategies.

• Broad mite

  one can often see brown, frequently collapsed spots, or brown stripes forming a fine network on the leaves. In case of a more serious infestation, this

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• Partners with Nature

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  sustainability of our planet. In cultivation, vital and resilient ecosystems form the basis for healthy crops. A healthy plant has a better defence system

• Biological crop protection: pest and disease control with minimal to no resistance risks

  June 17, 2025

  likelihood for resistance. Why is biocontrol different? Biocontrol is a natural form of pest and disease control, and the highly unlikely possibility of resistance