If you see many small black spots under the leaves on pears, quince, apple trees, eggplants and the leaves on the top are discoloured and lose their green colour, then you have an infestation of Tingidae (Lace Bugs). The Tingidae family of insects, often referred to as Lace Bugs, are very small insects that infest […]
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Colorado potato beetle insect mainly attacks potatoes, but also other plants of the Solanaceae family (e.g. tomato, pepper, eggplant). Scientific name: Leptinotarsa decemlineataGreek name: Δορυφόρος Damage Colorado potato beetle adults and larvae cause damage to leaves. In severe infestation the leaf disappears and only the nerves and stems remain on the plant. The insect is
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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
Eggplants Eggplant plant Eggplant is a tropical plant. It loves heat. Eggplant is one of my favorite vegetables. I can’t get enough of eating it fried, boiled or roasted. I love moussaka made with eggplant, fried eggplant and eggplant salad. Dedicate a portion of your garden to grow your own eggplants. It’s not difficult and
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