• Large blackberry aphid

  distinguish these two species. The large blackberry aphid is widely distributed in Europe and also established in New Zealand. It only feeds on cultivated and [...] both winged and wingless forms of adults and a great variety in colour. In greenhouses, [...] in June and July and migrate to new canes or host plants where they produce

• Chestnut fruit moth

  General The chestnut fruit moth ( Cydia splendana ) is a pest of chestnut and occasionally walnut. It is widely distributed in Europe. Damage symptoms [...] in a cocoon in the soil. They have an extended diapause and do not pupate until June or July. The adults appear 3-4 weeks later and fly form July to September. Some larvae remain in diapause for a second

• Potato tuber moth

  larval stages ( caterpillars ) are those that carry out the damage, They mine in leaves and stems, and in case of potatoes also in the tubers where they can [...] in the tubers makes then unsaleable and also facilitate the entry of pathogens [...] search for tubers through cracks in the soil where they oviposit near the eye buds of

• Woolly apple aphid

  Woolly apple aphid In contrast to other aphids , the life cycle and survival from year to year of [...] (in the northern hemisphere) and around the end of May, large colonies covered [...] eggs do not develop. Contrary to the situation in America, South Africa, and Australia, woolly aphid does not infest roots in

• Rosy apple aphid

  aphid, Dysaphis plantaginea , is a serious apple pest. It is widespread in Europe and also occurs in Africa, North and South America, and Asia and can [...] winged and wingless forms of adults, and a great variety in colour. They moult four [...] eggs in autumn in bark crevices on spurs and smaller branches, and on the base of

• Oleander scale

  Damage to fruit occurs in heavy infestations, where spotting and often deformity of fruits affects [...] particularly important in ornamentals . Heavy infestation can lead to yellowing, leaf and shoot [...] 30-175 offspring during her lifespan. At 30°C, there is a large reduction in fertility and high mortality in crawlers.

• Pear psylla

  The pear psylla, Cacopsylla pyri , is a widely distributed pest of pear in central Europe and can inflict serious damage in pear orchards. Damage [...] are clear with dark veins. The eggs are oval, approximately 0.3 mm long and yellowish orange in colour. The nymphs are initially yellowish with clearly [...] , sheltering on the bark of pear trees. The adults become active in spring and start to feed on young leaves and flowers. Eggs are deposited in

• Spotted Wing Drosophila

  spread extensively in North and South America and Europe where it has caused severe yield losses in many berry crops, cherries and grapes. Damage symptoms After oviposition, [...] small, 2-3 mm in lengthg, and have a wingspan of 6-8 mm. Males are smaller than females. They

• Entomite-M

  feed on larvae of sciarid flies , thrips pupae and other soil-dwelling insects. The mites appear in and on the soil and at [...] For optimal results the medium has to be moist, rich in organic matter and have [...] as soon as possible after receipt. If necessary, the product can be stored for 1-2 days. Storage temperature 10-15°C/50-59°F. Storage conditions In the

• Macro-Mite

  predatory mites feed on larvae of sciarid flies , thrips pupae and other soil-dwelling insects. The mites appear in and on the soil and at [...] For optimal results the medium has to be moist, rich in organic matter and have [...] as soon as possible after receipt. If necessary, the product can be stored for 1-2 days. Storage temperature 10-15°C/50-59°F. Storage conditions In the