them easy to use. In this way, they can replace conventional pesticides in many crops and play a complementary role in an IPM strategy. Moreover, they can
The citrus mealybug ( Planococcus citri ) has a world-wide distribution and many and diverse host plants. In temperate regions of the world this mealybug
whitefly ( Bemisia tabaci ) is feared because of its high level of resistance to many insecticides and its propensity for the transmission of viruses. Damage symptoms
Botrytis is an above-ground fungus, and there are many species. The fungus is found all over the world and can infect a wide variety of plants. If conditions
predatory mites were distributed throughout the crop more evenly. I also noticed many Phytoseiulus eggs.’ This corresponds with the explanation Sjaak received
fungi like Fusarium and Pythium, Rhizoctonia and Sclerotinia are a problem in many crops. These soil-borne pathogens can survive in the soil for years and cause [...] diseases occur due to a reduction in the biodiversity of soil organisms. In many instances, growers employ intervention methods, chiefly chemical fungicides
especially peppers, but also aubergine, tomato and cucumber. Additionally, many ornamental crops such as azalea, begonia, gerbera and cyclamen are also affected
aphids discussed here all belong to the family Aphididae, a family containing many species that cause damage in cultivated crops. The most significant aphids
to prevailing challenges in agriculture. Sharing this knowledge through as many avenues, and to as wide an audience as possible, is therefore a key goal
spider mite eggs. The nymphs and adults are a transparent white colour. In many cases the colour of the food ingested shines through the skin and shows up
