nymphs. They immediately start to feed on plant sap and grow rapidly. Aphids moult four times before reaching adulthood. With each moult they shed…
offer targeted and environmentally friendly solutions to pest management. They are part of integrated pest management (IPM) strategies, which aim to…
damage to the host plant by feeding on plant sap. They mainly occur on the underside of leaves where they pierce the cells and suck out the contents.…
leaves, and when the larvae hatch, they feed on aphids. Gall midges are considered beneficial insects because they specifically target aphids. By…
Side effects database Information sources The data in this database is based on various information sources: Results of trials carried out by Koppert…
buds, flowers, fruits or on leaves. They are almost spherical with a flattened base and a diameter of about 0.5 mm. They are at first a shiny…
deformation of growing points. They also cause tissue damage and deformed growth as a result of toxic substances that they inject into plants while…
with waxy threads (mealybugs). They suck the sap of plants and are mostly host plant specific. Apart from the damage they cause by sucking plant sap,…
insects that play a crucial role in natural pest control. They are called "parasitic" because they lay their eggs inside or on harmful pest insects.…
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