• Leaf miners

  January 1, 1970

  lost before the harvest is affected. The size of a leaf tunnel depends on the stage of development of the leaf, the species of host plant and the species of [...] population size, leaf damage and yield reduction varies according to the season, culture method and the susceptibility of the host plant. This susceptibility [...] order Diptera (the true flies ) and form the family Agromyzidae. This is a family of small flies whose larvae tunnel into the leaves of plants, creating ‘mines’

• Thrips

  January 1, 1970

  cause damage to the plant by piercing the cells of the surface tissue and sucking out their contents, causing the surrounding tissue to die. The resulting [...] on leaves and the black dots of their excreta indicate their presence in the crop. At a later stage, the empty cells become desiccated and the adjacent [...] are among the most challenging pests in greenhouse and field crops. Their feeding and virus transmission cause leaf deformation, silvering and fruit damage

• Cyclamen mite

  January 1, 1970

  brown or silvery and die. Flowers and young fruits become brown near the base. Life cycle and appearance of Cyclamen mite The life cycle of the cyclamen mite [...] mouth parts. The mites are mostly found within the flower buds, growing tips and young folded leaves, where the humidity is highest and they are protected [...] enormous damage, and with heavier infestations plant growth is arrested and the flower buds are so badly affected that they shrivel and die. Damaged strawberry

• Black sigatoka disease

  January 1, 1970

  spots enlarge further and the tissue around the lesions turns yellow and dies. Lesions merge and the whole leaf turns brown and ultimately dies. In cases [...] of spores cause the exact same symptoms. They enter the leaf through the stomata. After infection, hyphae emerge from the stomata and either develop into [...] of about one month old. The symptoms run parallel to the veins. Within a few days, the spots become a few centimetres in size and turn brown with light grey

• Trichoderma harzianum

  January 1, 1970

  metabolites and enzymes that have antagonistic effects on plant pathogens. These metabolites and enzymes can directly inhibit the growth and development [...] processes. Strengthening the plant: Trichoderma harzianum improves the root system through the formation of more root hairs, so that water and nutrients can be [...] stronger and more uniform crop resulting in better yield and quality. Induced resistance: Trichoderma harzianum reinforces the defence mechanism of the parts

• Trianum-G

  January 1, 1970

  Trianum-G grows around the mycelia of the pathogens. The cell walls of the pathogens break down and the pathogens die. Strengthening of the plant Trianum-G improves [...] blowing away the small granules. Make sure that the Trianum-G granules flow smoothly through the tube system of the spreaders (avoid curves in the tubes). Use [...] n. Dosage The dosage of Trianum-G depends on the crop and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Check the label to find the recommended

• Natutec Airbug

  January 1, 1970

  of the pot Fill the dosing pot with the material to be released and close the lid Connect the tube to the blower and secure with a wing nut Place the fully [...] battery in the belt bag Connect the cable to the battery Attach the dosing pot to the revolving head of the blower Place the tube of the blower in the belt Turn [...] Application Select the required dosing pot Adjust the size of the holes to the required dosage based on the information provided in the table on the underside of

• Natutec Mini-Airbug

  January 1, 1970

  Adjust the size of the holes in the dosing pot to the required dosage based on the information provided in the table on the underside of the pot Fill [...] well as for the distribution of Artefeed and Entofood. Mode of action The innovative combination of the special fan of the Mini-Airbug and the revolving [...] speed Hold the blower at the right angle to cover the crop well Storage conditions Store the Airbug and accessories in a dry and dust-free area. The Airbug

• Spical-Plus

  January 1, 1970

  multiply in the sachet and disperse into the crop over a period of several weeks. Predatory mites use their piercing mouthparts to extract the contents of [...] in the crop, not exposed to direct sunlight Sachets already have an exit hole Hold sachets by the cardboard strip at the top, to avoid damaging the predatory [...] predatory mites Dosage The dosage of Spical-Plus depends on climate, crop and pest density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start

• Green peach aphid

  January 1, 1970

  different viruses and is thus rightfully feared by many growers. Nymphs and adults extract nutrients from the plant and disturb the balance of growth hormones [...] As a result, the plant’s growth is retarded giving rise to deformed leaves or, if the infestation occurs early enough in the season, the death of young [...] quantities of sap to get sufficient protein. The excess sugar is secreted in the form of honeydew, making the crop and its fruit sticky. Black fungal moulds (