• European corn borer

  Ostrinia nubilali s), is a severe pest of maize and has also been reported to attack apple, strawberries, peppers and other plants. It is present in Europe, North [...] inside the maize stem destroys vascular tissue. As a result, heavily attacked plants are smaller and produce fewer kernels per ear. Life cycle and appearance [...] initially feed on the leaves and then bore into the upper part of the maize plants. Later, second generation larvae tunnel into stem internodes and produce

• Boisduval scale

  climates. It is very polyphagous and can be a pest of orchids, palms, pineapples, bananas and many other plants. Damage symptoms The first sign of Boisduval [...] presence of the scales on upper and lower leaf surfaces, fruits, and stems of plants. On palms, Boisduval scales are normally found on the leaves and stems.

• International Training Course Entomology - 19 - 22 March 2018

  February 9, 2018

  teach you about the most important pests, their natural enemies, scouting techniques, application methods and plant health . What’s in it for you? • You [...] to recognize the pests and their natural enemies in the crop. • You are able to scout in the right part of the crop to monitor the pest. • You understand [...] the field and biology of pests and their natural enemies. Practical part With the help of a binocular you can distinguish the pests and natural enemies. Field

• Brown soft scale

  sub-tropical regions and is also a common pest in greenhouses throughout the world. C. hesperidum has many host plants, including sub-tropical fruit crops (citrus [...] size, shape and characteristics of the female also vary with different host plants. The middle of the scale is always darker than the margins. Females reproduce

• Trial results onion fly and bean seed fly

  nematodes for bean seed fly control While plant parasitic nematodes are a common soil pest that affect plants, entomopathogenic nematodes play an important [...] common pest that can cause significant damage to crops such as onion, corn and cabbage. Bean seed flies damage crops by laying their eggs near plant bases [...] sustainable pest management practices. Why Frank uses Capirel nematodes Frank highlights the benefits of using beneficial nematodes for pest control, e

• Mirical

  Pests Greenhouse whitefly ( Trialeurodes vaporariorum ), tobacco whitefly ( Bemisia tabaci ), eggs and caterpillars of tomato leaf miner moth ( Tuta absoluta [...] ( Liriomyza spp . ). Crops Especially tomato (can cause damage to other plants). Mode of action The predatory bugs actively search for prey. With their [...] population needs time to establish and develop. Mirical can also survive on plant sap, however absence of animal prey slows down the population build-up s

• Sugarcane stalk borer

  significant pest of cereals and grasses in South and Central America, and in the Southern part of the US. It is considered one of the main pests for sugar [...] the inner whorl, also known as dead heart, mainly in younger plants, broken stalks, plants with reduced development and lower number of stalks. The tunnels

• California red scale

  inject when feeding is very toxic to plant tissue. California red scale feeds by inserting its mouthpart into the plant tissue and sucking the contents of [...] red scale (Aonidiella aurantii) belongs to the Diaspididae family and is a pest found worldwide, mainly in citrus, but also in fig, cotton, mango, banana [...] and rose. Damage symptoms Aonidiella aurantii has been the most significant pest facing many citrus-producing countries across the world. The populations

• Western flower thrips

  variety of plants, including many vegetable and ornamental crops in greenhouses, and on various weeds. It is an especially significant pest in cucumber [...] necrotic spot virus (INSV). Both viruses affect a wide range of plants, and often a single host plant may be infected by both viruses. [...] flower petals and in the soft parts of stalks. They are inserted into the plant tissue with a saw-like ovipositor. Larvae are nearly transparent white or

• Combating food loss and waste: Taking action to transform food systems

  September 29, 2023

  inflicted by pests and diseases upon crops. The FAO estimates that up to 40 percent of global crop production is annually lost to pests, with plant diseases [...] crop protection products and beneficial microorganisms to naturally control pests. This approach minimizes the need for chemical pesticides, effectively reducing [...] guaranteeing the quality of harvested produce. Strengthening crop health: Our plant health products fortify the natural defences of crops, rendering them more