• Leafhoppers

  weakens plant growth and can lead to reduced yield and lower crop quality. In addition, leafhoppers can transmit plant pathogens, increasing the risk of

• Mealybugs and scales

  fruit are concerned, these often drop off; plant sap is low in proteins and rich in sugars. In order to gain an adequate intake of protein, mealybugs must [...] scales also produce honeydew (on which moulds grow) resulting in considerable damage in ornamental and fruit crops and loss of value. Armoured scales do [...] sale, and the reduced level of photosynthesis in the leaves also reduces flower and fruit production; in ornamental crops, the mere presence of mealybugs

• Maximizing the effectiveness of parasitic wasps

  wasps known for their efficacy in controlling whitefly populations. Timing the release Wasps should be released early in the pest cycle, ideally when pest [...] Parasitic wasps are a powerful tool in integrated pest management (IPM) , offering a sustainable alternative to chemical pesticides. To maximize their [...] Praon volucre , Ephedrus cerasicola ( Aphiscout ) are particularly effective in controlling aphid populations. While Encarsia formosa ( En-Strip ) and Eretmocerus

• Choosing parasitic wasps for different pests

  Commonly used in greenhouse environments, these parasitic wasps control whiteflies by parasitizing their immature stages. They are widely used in tomato, cucumber [...] wasp activity. For example, Trichogramma thrives in warm conditions, while Aphidius colemani performs well in moderate humidity. Implementation and best practice [...] wasps are an effective and environmentally friendly tool for controlling pests in a variety of agricultural settings. However, selecting the right species is

• Cherry

  Isles, in Morocco and Tunisia and up north in the Trondheimsfjord region of Norway and in the Caucasus and northern Iran. Cherries even grow in a small [...] small and isolated cluster in the western Himalaya. The sweet cherry is regarded as the most important ancestor of today’s cultivated cherry and it is one

• Dedication and collaboration: Empowering growers through field trials around the world

  solutions across various temperatures and in a wide range of crops. In 2023, we gathered insights from 116 trials in France, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland [...] against soil-borne diseases in outdoor crops. In the US, it is now showing promise for row crops like corn and soybeans, while in Europe, it has already d [...] trials in the UK, France, and Germany to further improve soil health and manage wireworm populations. Effective results in grapes and citrus In southern

• Shore fly

  muddy lake shores and intertidal zones, and they breed readily in other moist environments. In greenhouses, adults feed on algae and their larvae on algae [...] live in and just beneath the algal crust growing on top of the soil/medium, where they feed on algae, bacteria, yeasts and other microorganisms. In 3–6 [...] greenhouse pest found throughout the United States, Canada and northern Mexico. In Europe and Asia, the species Scatella stagnalis occurs widely. These small

• Shore fly

  General Shore flies ( Scatella tenuicosta ) occur very commonly, often in the vicinity of water. They feed on algae. Other shore fly species have diverse [...] larvae of most species feed on rotting material. Shore flies are commonly found in greenhouses. Damage symptoms Shore flies ( Scatella tenuicosta) do not attack [...] greenhouse works by their sheer numbers. Frass deposited on leaves or flowers in ornamental crops, lettuce and herbs also causes cosmetic damage, and sometimes

• Chilli thrips

  eggs in the youngest plant tissues. Eggs are oval, whitish to yellow and kidney shaped. Nymphs are tiny, slender, fragile and yellowish straw in colour [...] colour. Adults has heavily fringed wings and grey in colour. Life cycle is short and completed in 15 to 20 days as many as 25 overlapping generations per year [...] commonly known as the chilli thrips, is an emerging pest of significant concern in greenhouse cultivation. Known for its ability to damage a wide variety of

• Tobacco thrips

  nations. In Europe, Thrips parvispinus was first detected in Greece in 1998 as a pest on ornamental crops, later appearing in Spain in 2017, France in 2018 [...] hidden. In greenhouses, Thrips parvispinus populations typically start to appear in the spring and peak in the autumn, with minimal presence in the winter [...] Netherlands in 2019, and Germany by the end of 2021. The tobacco thrips also reached Florida in 2020 and has since spread to several other states in the US