• Faba bean

  are all different names for the Vicia faba , a flowering plant and species belonging to the vetch and pea family Fabaceae . The name ‘broad bean’ is commonly [...] consumption. The Vicia faba grows some 0.5–1.8 m tall and is a firm plant with sturdy stems of a square cross-section. The broad beans are broad, leather [...] leather like pods. They are green and usually mature to a blackish-brown with a densely downy skin. Nowadays, modern varieties specifically cultivated for food

• Chrysopa-E

  conditions Chrysoperla carnea is effective in a wide temperature range including low temperatures (average > 12°C/54°F). It is most effective at 20-28°C (68-82°F) [...] range from 10-100 eggs per m 2 /release. Releases should be made preventively or in infested areas and repeated at weekly intervals until control is achieved [...] achieved. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Environmental conditions

• 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 ( [...] temperatures between 4 and 26 °C with an optimum between 13 and 15 °C. Germination and infection mostly take place at high soil water content over a prolonged [...] 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

• Thrips

  Several species of thrips are a major problem in greenhouse horticulture. The Western flower thrips ( Frankliniella occidentalis ) is the most damaging species [...] Thysanoptera, a name that literally means ‘fringed wings’, and refers to the eyelash-like fringe of hairs along both edges of the thin wings. There are more [...] presence in the crop. At a later stage, the empty cells become desiccated and the adjacent cells turn brown. The vigour of the plant is also reduced by loss

• Impatiens thrips

  mostly been able to spread as a consequence of the trade in foliage plants. Impatiens thrips (Echinothrips americanus) has a wide range of hosts. In addition [...] This species of thrips is relatively large. Both males and females are dark brown to black in colour with orange pigmentation between the segments, and the [...] the plant is reduced by loss of chlorophyll. When infestations become serious the leaves themselves can shrivel. Echinothrips americanus is often found

• Rice

  the most popular staple food for a large part of the world population, especially in Asia. Rice is a monocotyledon and is usually cultivated as an annual [...] About Rice is actually the seed of two particular species of grass: Oryza sativa (Asian rice) or Oryza glaberrima (African rice). Rice is a serial grain [...] be grown as a perennial and can produce a ratoon crop for as long as 30 years. The edible seeds of the plant (caryopsis) are usually between 5-12 mm (0

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• Mealybugs and scales

  of the plant, some species extract their nourishment from roots, whilst others are gall-formers. A few species can also transmit harmful viruses. Mealybugs [...] ornamental crops, the mere presence of mealybugs is sufficient to render the product unfit for sale. A very small population can thus cause considerable [...] fruit quality and overall yield. Effective control of mealybugs and scales is essential to maintain healthy and marketable crops. Biological control of

• Citripar

  typically range from 0.1-0.5 per m 2 /release. Releases should be repeated at least 3 times at an interval of 1-2 weeks. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized [...] n 50 ml cardboard tube. Carrier Wood chips. Application Use a pen or sharp tool to make a hole in the sticker on the lid. Use the label to hang the tube [...] The lowest temperature at which development can occur is 13°C/55°F; the highest temperature is 38°C/100°F. Combined use Should be combined with Cryptobug

• Caterpillars

  moths form the order Lepidoptera, a very large group with more than 150,000 species, that are easily distinguishable from other insects. Many of the butterfly [...] can rapidly decimate a plant. Very small caterpillars are not able to chew and therefore graze the underside of leaves. This causes a window effect where [...] plants and directly affects yield and quality. Effective caterpillar control is therefore essential for maintaining healthy and productive crops. Biological