• Western flower thrips

  thrips (Frankliniella occidentalis) is the most important vector for both tomato spotted wilt virus (TSWV) and impatiens necrotic spot virus (INSV). Both

• Trianum-P improves open field pepper production in Portugal

  freezing or cooking. The main vegetable crops for processing in Portugal are: Tomato (14,500 hectares), Peas (3,500 ha), (Broccoli 4,000 ha), (Pepper 1,000 ha)

• Fusarium spp.

  hosts, potato ( Solanum tuberosum ), most vegetables and ornamental crops, tomato ( Solanum lycopersicum ), tulips ( Tulipa ), chrysanthemum, banana ( Musa

• Obscure mealybug

  The obscure mealy bug ( Pseudococcus viburni ) is sometimes encountered on tomato, primarily at the foot of the stalk. In an overhead wire system of cultivation

• Leaf miners

  damage. In (sub)tropical areas this can lead to burning in fruit such as tomato and melon. Loss of leaves also reduces yield. In full-grown plants of fruiting

• Broad mite

  has a wide range of host plants, especially peppers, but also aubergine, tomato and cucumber. Additionally, many ornamental crops such as azalea, begonia

• Aphids

  the winged individuals. Potato virus Y (PVY) is transmitted by aphids in tomato in this way, as is the cucumber mosaic virus (CMV) in cucumber. How to prevent

• Amazone Plants continues the path of organic cultivation

  wind at its back but the business started to take off in 2015. In 2019, the tomato nursery also owned by Van Zijl was converted, before being added to the

• Amblyseius swirskii

  18°C/64°F. Amblyseius swirskii is sensitive to relative humidity below 60%. In tomato, use of Amblyseius swirskii is not recommended as it is hindered by the

• Amblydromalus limonicus

  ensuring early establishment and pest control when other mites struggle. In tomato, use of Amblydromalus limonicus is not recommended as it is hindered by