Animalia
pests
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CLASSIFICATION
ABOUT
Disorders induced by organisms from the animal kingdom. These pests cause direct damage by feeding on leaves, stems, roots, and other parts of the plant or by inhabiting plant tissues. Pests can also spread bacterial and viral diseases.
How to treat?
Biological
Remove pests mechanically. Rub the pests off, or remove infested parts or use a strong stream of water to remove the insect.
Apply ecological products for plant protection (e.g. sticky cards, essential oils, horticultural oil).
Introduce natural enemies - predators, parasites, or diseases (e.g. lady beetles, lacewings, parasitic wasps).
Isolate the infested plant immediately to avoid the infestation from spreading.
Chemical
If necessary, apply insecticide, or acaricide.
Disease prevention
Encourage the presence of natural enemies (e.g. lady beetles, lacewings, parasitic wasps).
Apply dormant oil (controls pests and diseases during the off-season).
Inspect new plants for signs of an infestation. Inspect the underside of leaves and stem joints.