• Bacterial wilt, brown rot

  yellowing of leaves and stunted plants. Inside, vascular browning is common with bacterial slime oozing from the cut. When the bacteria transfers to young [...] -infected plants. In tomato, the youngest leaves are affected first. They show signs of wilting during the day which may disappear in the early stages of infection [...] conditions are less conducive for disease development, the plants may show signs of stunting and produce many adventitious roots on the stem. The vascular

• Nematodes established solution for Nesidiocoris in France

  tenuis in France; especially this year when the pressure is really high, with Nesidiocoris showing up in crops from February onwards, which is really early [...] the Nesidiocoris pressure. ‘We produce five hectares of tomatoes, through direct and hydroponic cultivation, in Châteaurenard near Marseille, and have done [...] and have tried several application methods: the small backpack sprayer directed at the head of the plant in a very localized way, and also the treatment

• Ercal

  it emerges. Pack size 3,000; 15,000 pupae. Presentation Cardboard strips with 5 cards each, wrapped in plastic, in a cardboard box, each card holds 60 [...] ely 75 cm under the plant head Avoid hanging cards at places exposed to direct sunlight Dosage The dosage of Ercal depends on climate, crop and whitefly [...] es above 30°C/86°F. Combined use Ercal is best to be used in combination with generalist predatory mites ( Amblyseius andersoni, Amblyseius swirskii ,

• Spider mites and other mites

  small that they cannot be seen with the naked eye and only have four legs. Tarsonemid mites cannot also not be seen with the naked eye but have eight legs [...] which can be confused with damage caused by plant viruses. This appears as a bronze or reddish-brown discoloration of the leaves, with the affected areas [...] Control: Plenty of Options with our Comprehensive IPM package for Management of Thrips. Keep Thrips under Control: Plenty of Options with our Comprehensive IPM

• Crop Monitoring and Scouting

  success or failure of a harvest. These essential techniques provide growers with insights into the health and growth of their crops, enabling them to take [...] throughout their growth cycle. This involves a close inspection of plants for signs of stress, pests, diseases. This practice proves invaluable for early issue [...] Scout is a crop scouting tool for effective and efficient pest monitoring. With Natutec Scout you can use your preferred scout method. Record scout observations

• Capsanem

  tank mixing with a compatible product) Maintain agitation of mixture in the tank (e.g. with a recirculation pump) Fill the spray tank with the required [...] amount of water If tank mixing with a compatible product, add Capsanem at the end to a fully filled tank Apply directly after preparation of spray solution [...] beneficial insects and mites, but can have some effect on a few when in direct contact with foliar applied nematodes Check the Koppert side effects database or

• Aphids

  populations and provide ongoing crop protection throughout the growing season. With Koppert’s biological solutions for aphids, professional growers can achieve [...] insects that are usually less than 6 mm in length. They have a pear-shaped body with long antennae and two tube-like structures called tubercles on their rear [...] infested plant material. Monitor your crops regularly Inspect plants for early signs of aphids, such as curled leaves, distorted growth, or the presence of the

• Fall Armyworm

  rapidly. Adults fly by night, and are attracted to lights, especially those with a strong ultra-violet component. Damage symptoms The developing larvae eat [...] sawdust-like frass near the funnel and upper leaves can be an easily spotted sign of larval feeding. After feeding, the leaves appear ragged or torn (similar

• American serpentine leaf miner

  Damage symptoms Leaf miners cause damage to plants both directly and indirectly. The most direct damage is caused by the larvae mining the leaf tissue, [...] except with ornamental crops, this is usually of less significance. Seedlings and young plants can be completely destroyed as a result of the direct damage [...] before pupating, the grown larva cuts a sickle-shaped exit hole in the leaf with its mouth parts. After roughly one hour the larva crawls out of the leaf

• Mycotal

  amount of Mycotal For optimal effectiveness combine with an adjuvant such as Addit or Squad Mix with 3-4 litres of water (15-20°C) per 500 gram of Mycotal [...] can be applied with regular high volume spray equipment Spray until runoff Thorough leaf coverage is essential for the best results. Direct the spray onto [...] Pests Whitefly with a side effect on aphids and thrips . Crops Vegetables, ornamentals , nursery trees and soft fruit in protected cultivation. Mode of