• Miglyphus

  larvae by using them as a food source. This is known as host feeding. Visual effect The presence of Diglyphus isaea in the crop is signalled by short mines [...] at weekly intervals or until control is achieved. At low temperatures ( Environmental conditions Diglyphus isaea is most effective at temperatures between

• Tutasan

  continuous water supply is needed to ensure that the trap works correctly. If the trap is not connected to a dripper refill by hand Replace the pheromone [...] they get trapped in the water. Trapping males reduces the amount of eggs laid by females who fail to mate. Presentation One trap. Preparation Place the pheromone

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• Potato/tomato psyllid

  into Mexico, is difficult, since Candidatus Liberibacter is considered a quarantine pest. Damage symptoms The main direct damage, caused by potato psyllid [...] y fruit. The bacterium Candidatus Liberibacter solanacearum which is transmitted by potato psyllid amplifies the feeding damage and causes ‘zebra chip’ [...] 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

• Fall Armyworm

  General The fall armyworm is a polyphagous pest that is indigenous throughout the Americas. Recently, it has been found in Africa too. The caterpillars [...] disperse in a radius of about 500 km (300 miles) before oviposition, which is sufficient for them to move from seasonally dry habitats to wet habitats in [...] possible for fall armyworms to spread over large areas rapidly. Adults fly by night, and are attracted to lights, especially those with a strong ultra-violet

• Beneficial nematodes

  potential insect hosts. They are attracted to their hosts by detecting chemical cues emitted by the insects, such as carbon dioxide, heat, and specific chemicals [...] beneficial nematodes is a straightforward process that ensures they come into contact with the target insects. Nematodes can be applied by foliar or soil a [...] nematode suspension by mixing them with water following provided instructions In case of soil application: Ensure the soil or growing media is adequately moist

• Parasitic wasps

  targeting specific pest insects. By introducing these beneficial insects, growers can significantly reduce the damage caused by pests, ensuring a higher yield [...] parasitization and host feeding. Parasitization Parasitization is the primary means by which parasitic wasps control pests in agriculture. This process [...] promotes a more sustainable agricultural model. Cost-effective pest management : By incorporating parasitic wasps into integrated pest management (IPM) strategies

• Potato

  The word ‘potato’ ( S olanum tuberosum ) is used to refer to the plant itself or its edible tuber. The plant is an herbaceous perennial and came to Europe [...] 16th century. Potatoes as a food crop were introduced by the Spanish. Now this starchy, tuberous crop is an integral part of the world’s food supply and many [...] many people’s diet. In terms of volume, potato is the fourth-largest food crop in the world, after maize, wheat and rice. Potato plants grow up to some

• 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 [...] to a reduction in yield. By sucking plant sap and secreting honeydew, whitefly reduces the aesthetic value of crops. This is particularly important in [...] 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

• Amblyseius swirskii

  swirskii is most effective at temperatures between 20 and 32°C (68 and 90°F). It is not effective at temperatures below 18°C/64°F. Amblyseius swirskii is sensitive [...] humidity below 60%. In tomato, use of Amblyseius swirskii is not recommended as it is hindered by the glandular hairs on the stems and leaves and does not [...] Amblyseius swirskii is a species of predatory mite widely employed for biological pest control in agriculture. The predatory mite is an excellent biocontrol