Tobacco budworm

larvae make holes in shoots and flower buds, although sometimes they can be found on the growing tips, the leaf petioles, and the stems. In the absence of [...] attack cucurbits, peppers, and tomatoes, especially when its favoured crops are in abundance. It is also a problem for some ornamental crops such as geraniums [...] not very efficient. The tobacco budworm is very similar to Helicoverpa zea in terms of its habits, with differences found between the patterns of colour

Crop scouting

Benefits of crop scouting One of the key benefits of crop scouting is its ability to enable early detection and targeted intervention. By identifying problems at their initial stages, growers can impl

Outdoor vegetables

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 [...] When the fruit is opened the larvae can be seen; there can be up to 25 larvae in a fruit. Life cycle and appearance of Walnut husk fly The adult walnut husk

Hemp russet mite

on the underside of leaves. This results in smaller leaf size and suppressed bud growth leading to a reduction in the number of buds and dwarfed buds. This [...] larva (1st stage) and nymph (2nd stage). The eggs are approximately 0.05 mm in diameter and adults are around 0.2 mm long. Nymphs and adults look very similar

Olive scale

citrus and olives and occurs widely in tropical regions and in greenhouses throughout the world. It is a severe pest in coffee and citrus. Many ornamental

Pollination checklist Natupol Fly

Natupol Fly is supplied as pupae in cardboard tubes. Use 15 ml of pupae per square metre as standard. Modify this quantity in relation to the number of flowers [...] often take longer than a week. In the event of having to use Natupol Fly at a temperature below 15 ˚C, first mature them in a warm environment. Release Natupol [...] with lids, for instance, or bags. Do not scatter the pupae loose. Experiences in practice suggest that the side effects of chemical applications on Natupol

Grape berry moth

grapevine. Other hosts include Hedera and currants. It is widely distributed in central and southern Europe. Damage symptoms The larvae destroy flower buds [...] buds and also cause the death of open flowers and young fruitlets. Later in the season they destroy developing or maturing grapes. Fungal pathogens often

Arable crops

Fruits