Green peach aphid

colour. Damage symptoms Of all the aphids , the peach potato aphid ( Myzus persicae subsp. persicae ) is the most important vector of viral diseases. It can [...] from the plant and disturb the balance of growth hormones. As a result, the plant’s growth is retarded giving rise to deformed leaves or, if the infestation [...] to extract large quantities of sap to get sufficient protein. The excess sugar is secreted in the form of honeydew, making the crop and its fruit sticky

Cotton aphid

including the cucumber mosaic virus. Nymphs and adults extract nutrients from the plant and disturb the balance of growth hormones. As a result, the plant’s [...] to extract large quantities of sap to get sufficient protein. The excess sugar is secreted in the form of honeydew, making the crop and its fruit sticky [...] distinguished from other aphids by the colour of the two cornicles (siphunculi). These cornicles are always black, whatever the body colour, which can vary widely

Cotton bollworm

General The cotton bollworm ( Helicoverpa armigera ) occurs in the tropics and sub-tropics of all continents except for North America. Larvae of the cotton [...] and have a wingspan of about 40 mm. The grey-green males are smaller. The forewings are edged with a line of black spots, and the hindwings in both sexes [...] long. The first instars are the most mobile, and move like loopers. The caterpillars are often aggressive and cannibalistic. Pupation occurs in the soil

Macrolophus pygmaeus

stripe runs behind the eyes. The first part of the forewings is a transparent, soft green with a small black spot in the middle. The hind part is colourless [...] as well as the larvae of leaf miners . When the bug is present in a crop in large numbers, it can contribute substantially to the control of these pests [...] clearly visible on the sides of the head. The bug has piercing-sucking mouthparts. Females have a large, rounded abdomen within which the ovipositor is visible

Cyclamen mite

modified and used to transport pharate females. Eggs of the cyclamen mite are about half the size of the adult mite. They are oval in form, smooth, transparent [...] other ornamentals. Mites belonging to the family of tarsonemids ( Tarsonemidae ) display a greater diversity of feeding habits than any other mite family [...] like the cyclamen mite ( Phytonemus pallidus ) can occur both on vegetable and ornamental crops. Life cycle and appearance of Cyclamen mite The life cycle

Chrysanthemum

family of Asteraceae. The plant is originally from Asia and northeastern Europe and the majority of the different species derive from East Asia. Especially [...] About The chrysanthemum ( Chrysanthemum spp. ), also called mum or chrysanth, is a flowering plant that belongs to the genus Chrysanthemum of the family [...] more striking than the wild varieties. The flower heads can look like daisies or pompoms or buttons. This particular genus consists of many hybrids and an

Trianum-P improves open field pepper production in Portugal

out with the company Sociedade Agrícola Militão, in the town of Ribatejo, in a pepper crop for the processing industry. Pedro Militão is one of the two owners [...] product present the physical and organoleptic characteristics of the variety, free of pests and diseases and free of pesticides, guaranteeing the final consumer [...] owners of the company Sociedade Agrícola Militão which cultivates about 40 hectares of peppers in the Marinhais area. The entire crop is harvested mechanically

Grapes

cultivars of the Vitis vinifera are the basis of wine production around the world. All the usual wine varieties are made from (different) types of Vitis vinifera [...] Vitis vinifera Grapes About The common grape vine ( Vitis vinifera ) is a species of Vitis . The plant comes originally from the Mediterranean region, central [...] cultivated in Morocco and Portugal, southern Germany and Iran. The grape is the fruit of this plant and is actually a berry. Grapes are consumed fresh and

Phytoseiulus persimilis

on spider mites. The quantity of prey consumed depends on the predator and prey populations, the sex and age of the predator, and the temperature and relative [...] larvae or eggs per day. Because the development rate of the predatory mite is roughly twice that of the spider mite, the number of predatory mites increases [...] use Push the centre of the cap to open the dosage hole Sprinkle material on leaves or pour into Diboxes Make sure the material remains on the introduction

Stratiolaelaps scimitus (Hypoaspis miles)

and other soil-dwelling insects. The mites appear in and on the soil and at the base of plant stems. The reduction of the infestation level occurs at a slow [...] Hypoaspis miles) is used for the control of the following pests: Thrips Sciarid flies (Fungus gnats) The predatory mites feed on larvae of sciarid flies, thrips [...] stripe on the rear end of the body. The eggs, larvae, and first nymphal instars are white, with nymphs becoming light brown as they age. The eggs are white