growers to protect the hive from direct sunlight and to place it in a cool spot. There are various methods available for growers to do so: Right…
food with a lower chemical load. Motivated by the losses caused by the two-spotted spider mite (Tetranychus urticae ) and whitefly (Trialeurodes…
They are approximately 7 - 10 mm long, brownish black and have dull yellow spots on their back. The wing covers are grooved and fused with the body.…
an earthen cocoon, concealed either within the crop or in another suitable spot in the vicinity. Pupation occurs in a cocoon made of webbing, frass…
allows for the early detection of pest and disease hotspots, enabling specific spot treatments that help prevent the negative impacts of chemical…
unusual signs, such as yellowing leaves, wilting, unusual growth patterns, spots, or lesions. Early detection allows for swift intervention,…
light grey in colour; they have a broader abdomen that displays several dark spots in a “checkerboard” pattern; and, most significantly, they have…
running over the body. The adult males are short lived and can be hard to spot. They are smaller than the females, have two pairs of wings and two…
the development of necrotic spots and reduced flower quality. Spider mites Tetranychus urticae , also known as the Two-spotted spider mite , inflicts…
growth of sooty mould. Fruit flies Fruit flies , particularly the species Spotted Wing Drosophila ( Drosophila suzukii) , pose a significant threat to…
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