General The Japanese flower thrips , Thrips setosus , originates from Japan and Korea and was recently introduced into Europe. It was found in a Hydrangea nursery in the Netherlands in 2014 and has si
General The walnut husk fly ( Rhagoletis completa) is of American origin. It occurs in Europe since the 1990s and is now established in several European countries where it a pest of walnut. Damage sym
General The buckthorn- potato aphid , Aphis nasturtii , has a nearly cosmopolitan distribution and is a major pest of potatoes, where it also transmits viruses. It also attacks a large number of other
Overview The corn earworm is a major pest affecting over 100 crops, of which the most prominent varieties are corn, sorghum, cotton, aubergine, pepper, and tomato. They primarily feed on flowers and f
General The goat moth ( Cossus cossus ), is a pest of broad-leafed trees. It is most often found in birch, ash, willow and elm but can also attack fruit trees. It is widespread in Europe. Damage sympt
Biological control of caterpillars Caterpillars are highly destructive pests that feed on leaves, stems and fruits, causing serious damage to greenhouse and field crops. Their feeding reduces photosyn
General The black bean aphid, Aphis fabae , is widespread in temperate regions, where it is a serious economic pest of beans. It is highly polyphagous, and attacks a wide range of other crops. Damage
General Stink bugs belong to the family Pentatomidae (true bugs) and derive their name from the strong odour that they emit from scent glands when disturbed. The Southern green stink bug ( Nezara viri
high flow rate cone nozzle types Continuous mixing should take place to prevent nematodes sinking to the bottom of the spray tank Avoid sprayers equipped
General The hemp russet mite ( Aculops cannabicola ) belongs to the family Eriophyidae (gall and rust mites). It does not produce galls but lives freely (vagrant) on hemp/cannabis plants. Aculops cann