• Apple rust mite

  What is apple rust mite? Apple rust mite (Aculus schlechtendali) is a microscopic eriophyid mite that feeds on the leaves and developing fruit of apple trees. Because of its small size, the pest is difficult to detect without magnification, and infestations may only become noticeable after damage appears. High populations can cause leaf bronzing and fruit russeting, reducing fruit quality and marketability. Apple rust mite can multiply rapidly

• San José scale

  What is San José scale? San José scale (Comstockaspis perniciosa) is one of the most economically important scale insects affecting apple and pear orchards. Both nymphs and adult females feed by inserting their mouthparts into twigs, branches, leaves, and fruit, removing plant sap and weakening the tree. Heavy infestations can reduce tree vigor, lower fruit quality, and significantly decrease marketable yield. The insect is protected beneath

• Apple sawfly

  What is apple sawfly? Apple sawfly (Hoplocampa testudinea) is an important early-season pest of apple orchards. Adult sawflies emerge during flowering and lay their eggs in apple blossoms. After hatching, the larvae feed inside developing fruitlets, causing characteristic feeding scars and premature fruit drop. Heavy infestations can significantly reduce fruit set, marketable yield, and fruit quality. Solutions Learn more Damage symptoms of apple

• Pear rust mite

  What is pear rust mite? The pear rust mite (Epitrimerus pyri) is a microscopic, elongated, wedge-shaped eriophyid mite that feeds on leaves, shoots, and developing fruit in pear orchards. Unlike common spider mites , individual rust mites are completely invisible to the naked eye. While small populations cause negligible stress, heavy infestations under warm, dry weather favors population growth and can lead to severe fruit russeting and leaf

• Pear blossom weevil

  What is pear blossom weevil? The pear blossom weevil (Anthonomus piri) is a destructive pest of pear orchards. Adult weevils emerge from summer dormancy in autumn to lay eggs inside developing flower buds. The larvae feed within the buds over the winter and spring, preventing blossoms from opening and reducing fruit sets. Heavy infestations can significantly affect yield, particularly in orchards with high pest pressure. Learn more Damage symptoms

• Apple blossom weevil

  What is apple blossom weevil? The apple blossom weevil (Anthonomus pomorum) is an important early-season pest of apple orchards. Adult weevils emerge before flowering and feed on developing buds before laying eggs inside unopened flower buds. The larvae develop within the buds, preventing blossoms from opening and reducing fruit set. Heavy infestations can significantly impact yield, particularly in orchards with high pest pressure. Learn more

• Green apple aphid

  What is green apple aphid? The green apple aphid (Aphis pomi) is a common aphid species in apple orchards. Both nymphs and adults feed on young leaves and shoots, reducing tree vigor and affecting shoot development. While moderate infestations (<5% leaf curling, <10% shoots infested) are often tolerated by healthy, mature trees, high populations can slow vegetative growth, contaminate fruit with honeydew, and reduce overall orchard performance,

• Green leafhopper

  Why is the green leafhopper a critical threat to viticulture? Jacobiasca lybica (formerly Empoasca lybica ) is a highly mobile sap-feeding leafhopper that poses a growing threat to vineyards. This leafhopper is also known as the cotton jassid, cotton leafhopper, green leafhopper, or burning grape leafhopper. It pierces mesophyll cells and extracts sap, reducing photosynthetic capacity and causing symptoms such as stippling, yellowing, leaf edge

• Chilli thrips

  About Scirtothrips dorsalis Scirtothrips dorsalis , 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 crops, including ornamentals, vegetables, and fruits, this species poses challenges due to its rapid reproduction and widespread adaptability. Scirtothrips dorsalis is a quarantine pest under EU Plant Health Regulation 2016/2031/EC and EU

• Macan

  Macan is a biological fungicide that protects a wide range of crops against foliar diseases. Diseases Foliar diseases; Brown spot of soybean ( Septoria glycines ), Target spot of soybean ( Corynespora cassiicola ), Asian soybean rust ( Phakopsora pachyrhizi ), Purple blotch of soybean ( Cercospora kikuchii ), Common rust of sugarcane ( Puccinia melanocephala ), Orange rust of sugarcane ( Puccinia kuehnii ), Red rot of sugarcane ( Colletotrichum