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The mole cricket insect is found on many crops, particularly cereals, potatoes and vegetables. The insect feeds on plant roots, but also on soil organisms and humus. Scientific name: Gryllotalpa gryllotalpaOther names: Gryllotalpa, Onion-eater, Pumpkin-eater, PrasangueraGreek names: Γρυλλοτάλπα ή κρεμμυδοφάγος ή κολοκυθοκόφτης ή πρασάγγουρας Damage Plant are “missing” from the field. Pest The adults are
European tarnished plant bugs are insects that are very often found in the garden and in homes in the summer. They are named after the characteristic foul smell they emit if threatened. Scientific name: Lygus pratensis, Calocoris norvegicus.Greek name: Λύγκος, Καλόκορη Damage The saliva of these insects contains toxic substances, which cause various symptoms in
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Stink bugs attack tomatoes, peppers, vines, almond trees, pears, apple trees, apple trees, cherry trees, beans. They are called stink bugs because of the characteristic foul smell they emit when threatened. Scientific name: Lygus pabulinus, L. pratensis, L. rugulipennis, Calocoris sp.Greek name: Βρωμούσες Damage Stink bugs attack tomatoes, peppers, vines, almond trees, pear trees, pear
Botrytis has a worldwide distribution and affects almost all cultivated plants. It is a real threat to marketable production because, in addition to quantitative losses, it also reduces product quality. In the vineyard, the infestation from botrytis bunch rot or grey mold of grape has a negative impact on wine making and wine quality, due
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Botrytis (grey mold) is a widespread fungus. It attacks many crops and is a serious problem and a real threat to marketable production. In addition to the quantitative losses, it also reduces the quality of the products and damages the production after harvest during storage and transport. It is a problem particularly for greenhouse crops
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Bacterial necrosis is very common in Greece and in many areas of the world. It is considered an old disease and is known by the name “chilic marazi”. It is a chronic adrobacteriosis, meaning that the bacterium establishes itself in the vessels of the wood and from there spreads and attacks the young vegetation, causing
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Potato aphids attack potatoes and many other crops. It is observed that they complete their biological cycle in different hosts. They are usually found on the lower surface of the leaf, where they form colonies. Scientific name: Myzus persicae, Macrosiphum euphorbiae, Aphis nasturtii, A. frangulaeGreek name: Αφίδες πατάτας Damage Potato Aphids are usually found on
Vegetable aphids consist of several species found in different crop groups. Thus, cucurbits are mainly attacked by Aphis gossypii, tomatoes by Myzus persicae, Macrosiphum euphorbiae, Aulacorthum solani, Aphis fabae, leafy vegetables by Brevicoryne brassicae. Scientific name: Aphis gossypii, Aphis fabae, Myzus persicae, Aulacorthum solani, Macrosiphum euphorbiae, Brevicoryne brassicaeGreek name: Vegetable aphids Damage Vegetable aphids are
Myzus persicae aphids are widespread both in greenhouses and in the fields. Direct damage to plants is usually minimal but this aphid species is a carier for nearly 200 plant viruses. Scientific name: AphidsGreek name: Aphids Common organism Green peach aphid (Myzus persicae) and other species. Hosts range The host range of Myzus persicae is
Cotton aphid attacks all cucurbits (cucumber, melon, pumpkin, watermelon) and the weed Xanthium spinosum. Scientific name: Aphis gossypiiGreek name: Αφίδα βαμβακιού Damage Aphids establish themselves in tender vegetation and form colonies. With favorable conditions they develop large populations. In the field, cotton plants covered with their honeycombs are easy to spot. Aphid’s honeycombs may eventually
Pygmy mangold beetles mainly attack beets and sugar beets. Scientific name: Atomaria linearisGreek name: Ατομάρια Damage The feeding activity of the insect above and below the surface of the soil, causes small round holes, which then turn black within a few hours. These are also gateways for fungi to enter. Severely damaged seedlings die, so
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Anthracnose of cucurbits affects cucumber, and watermelon plants. The leaves are show extensive light brown or greyish spots with distinct margins. On the fruit, brown discoloration in the form of large spots is produced Scientific name: Colletotrichum orbiculare (syn. Colletotrichum lagenarium, syn. Gloeosporium lagenarium)Greek name: Ανθράκωση αγγουριού Symptoms Anthracnose of cucurbits causes extensive light brown
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We encounter the flea beetle insect mainly on beets. The larvae of the insect live below ground and attack plants in the underground part. The adult of the insect cause damage to the aboveground part of the plant. Scientific name: Chaetocnema sp., Haltica sp.Greek name: Άλτης ή ψυλλός Damage Because of the damage to the
Alternaria leaf spot of beet is a foliar disease, which is found in all areas of beet cultivation. Damage occurs at the end of the season on old leaves or leaves already affected by another disease. Scientific name: Alternaria tenuis Symptoms In late summer the outer leaves of the beet become dark and dead, mainly
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Early tomato blight causes ulcers at the base of the stems, which may surround the entire stem causing the plant to dry out. The Alternaria alternata f.sp. lycopersici fungus of early tomato blight (black spot) also attacks the tomatoes, producing sunken brownish-black spots over large areas. Scientific name: Alternaria alternata f.sp. lycopersici, Alternaria alternata, Alternaria
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Early blight affects the stems, leaves and fruits of tomatoes, potatoes, eggplants and peppers. Characteristic symptoms are the appearance of spots in concentric circles and the fall of the lower leaves. Scientific name: Alternaria solaniGreek name: Αλτερναρίωση Πατάτας Symptoms Early blight attacks all parts of the plant, stems, leaves, fruits (tomato), tubers (in potato). A
Greenhouse whitefly attacks many vegetable crops and ornamental plants. Scientific name: Trialeurodes vaporariorum Damage Greenhouse whitefly sucks sap from tender vegetation to feed on. In the older leaves we find the last-stage nymphs. Its nymphs cause discoloration and necrosis while its sticky secretions stain the produce and degrade its value. Enemy The adult has a
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Tobacco whiteflies suck out plant juices and causes leaves to turn pale and then dry out. It causes damage to plants by feeding on their sap and spreading disease. Scientific name: Bemisia tabaciOther common names: Silverleaf whiteflyGreek name: Αλευρώδης του Καπνού Damage Tobacco whitefly sucks off plant juices and causes paleness in the leaves, which
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Black cutworm are found in many crops e.g. beets, corn, potatoes, tobacco, legumes. Scientific name: Agrotis segetum, Agrotis ipsilonOther common names: Dark sword-grass, Greasy cutworm, Floodplain cutworm or Ipsilon dartGreek name: Αγρότιδες, Καραφατμέ, Κοφτοσκούληκα Symptoms When in larvae stage cut young seedlings at the plant’s “neck” (usually above the ground). Leaves in the beginning show indistinct
