• Natutec Mini-Airbug

  accessories in a dry and dust-free area. The Airbug can be stored in the supplied case. Always store the batteries in the chargers when not in use. Recommended [...] dosing pot and mixing pot The Mini-Airbug is also available for use on trolleys and is then delivered with a converter Volume of dosing pot/drum 1.5 litres [...] revolving dosing pot ensures a uniform release of carrier material containing natural enemies. The airflow from the fan guarantees a uniform distribution of

• Plant Health

  and more resilient crops with minimal environmental impact. In conclusion, by reestablishing a systems approach to agriculture and integrating natural methods [...] environment is crucial. Photosynthesis, the source-sink dynamics between leaves and fruits/roots, and the intricate soil food web play pivotal roles in maintaining [...] maintaining optimal plant growth. A balanced metabolite profile, comprising primary and secondary metabolites, is essential for resilience against environmental

• Tomato russet mite

  time in Australia and is a pest in tomatoes in all areas where they are grown. Other members of the plant family Solanaceae may be affected to a lesser [...] Damage symptoms Damage is caused by the mites sucking out the contents of plant cells. Affected leaves are slightly curled and acquire a silvery sheen on the [...] Affected stems turn a rusty brown colour, and in serious cases they may snap. The fruit can also be affected, and when this happens in tomatoes, the skin

• Fall Armyworm

  General The fall armyworm is a polyphagous pest that is indigenous throughout the Americas. Recently, it has been found in Africa too. The caterpillars [...] disperse in a radius of about 500 km (300 miles) before oviposition, which is sufficient for them to move from seasonally dry habitats to wet habitats in Central [...] the warm, humid evenings. Females lay their eggs in clusters of 150-200 and can lay up to 2000 eggs in a lifetime. Eggs are white, pinkish or light green

• Crop Monitoring and Scouting

  thrive. Digital scouting apps In the digital age, scouting is aided by mobile apps that can catalog and analyse data in real time. These tools streamline [...] more efficient. Using a crop scouting tool in horticulture can lead to more effective, sustainable, and profitable crop production by providing precision [...] Understanding crop monitoring and scouting In the world of agriculture and horticulture, the phrase "knowledge is power" couldn't be truer. Crop monitoring

• Cottony soft rot

  as cottony soft root, is a plant pathogenic fungus. It has a very wide range of host plants. Damage symptoms The first symptoms of a cottony soft root ( [...] the ascospores infect the above-ground plant parts. In greenhouses, usually only mycelium is produced by the germinating sclerotia. The fungus grows quite [...] seeds and tubers, thereby creating a source of infection for the next crop. The dispersal to neighbouring plants is by mycelial growth. How to prevent Cottony

• Cotton bollworm

  on leaves. They are almost spherical with a flattened base and a diameter of about 0.5 mm. They are at first a shiny yellowish white, with their colour [...] yellowish-white to reddish-brown with dark spots. In later instars the head is mottled, and the body is marked with three prominent longitudinal dark bands [...] approximately 18 to 19 mm in length and have a wingspan of about 40 mm. The grey-green males are smaller. The forewings are edged with a line of black spots

• Cotton leafworm

  The ocellus is marked by two or three oblique whitish stripes. The front of the wingtip has a blackish marking, which is more pronounced in the male. The [...] littoralis) is a highly polyphagous species feeding on plants of 40 families, containing 87 species of economic importance. It originates in Egypt, and is currently [...] Damage symptoms Most of the damage is caused by the older caterpillars which are voracious leaf feeders. Extensive feeding by the larvae may lead to complete

• Botrytis

  plants or plant parts in a closed plastic bag In tomato: prune with a knife and not by hand, to avoid rugged, irregular wound surfaces In cucumber: remove dead [...] Botryotinia fuckeliana / Botrytis cinerea ) is a commonly found fungus in many environments. It survives in plant parts like bulbs and crop residues or [...] much vegetative growth, in order to maintain a microclimate which is not humid enough for grey mould Provide sufficient ventilation in greenhouse crops Remove

• Introducing NoPath for the Management of Diseases

  October 12, 2018

  essential oils. It is used for the management of fungal and bacterial diseases, particularly Downy mildew and Botrytis in various crops. It is a preventive, curative [...] very tricky to control Botrytis and Downy mildew in the crop in our 2 ha blocks. When I saw these changes in the treated area, 6 months later, we extended [...] NoPath The introduction of NoPath into the Kenyan market in a colorful launch event and seminar on resilient growing, was welcomed with great interest