Trichoderma harzianum

agriculture and integrated pest management practices has various advantages: It controls different soil-borne diseases It strengthens the plant and promotes [...] uptake, and enhance overall plant vigor. Its versatility and effectiveness make it a valuable tool for sustainable agriculture and integrated pest management [...] is available as wettable granules ( Trianum-P ) and micro granules ( Trianum-G ). Control plant diseases with Trichoderma harzianum The beneficial fungus

Knowing & recognizing

and their natural enemies. This book provides the reader with the necessary information to understand the interaction between pests, diseases and their natural [...] ago and revised in 2003, the latest edition comprises 443 pages, 700 photographs, and dozens of illustrations of the most prevalent pests, diseases and [...] crop protection Knowing and recognizing does exactly what it implies. It empowers you with knowledge about the pest’s lifecycle and its many phases, as well

Bacterial wilt, brown rot

plant pathogenic bacterium. It is a soil-borne disease and colonises the xylem, causing bacterial wilt and brown rot in a very wide range of potential host [...] well in water and in many different soil types and on alternative hosts like weeds. It invades the plants through wounds or stomata and then spreads into [...] Bacterial wilt, brown rot Use disease free propagation materials (seed, cuttings, tubers) Disinfect cutting knives and tools Control root rot nematodes as the

Crop Protection

wasps , beneficial nematodes and beneficial microorganisms , growers can control pests and diseases, minimize pest resistance, and strengthen plant resilience [...] resistance against pests and diseases Biological control agents, such as beneficial insects, mites and nematodes, provide long-lasting pest management solutions [...] agents refer to products and methods that are based on living organisms or their derivatives, to control pests and diseases. Unlike traditional chemical

Phytophthora blight

ting and be careful with overhead irrigation since both a high water content of the soil and water splash promote disease. Ensure fast drying and wound [...] infestans) is also known as Phytophthora blight, tomato blight, early / late blight tomato, potato blight and late / early blight of potato. Damage symptoms [...] belonging to the Oomycetes and are therefore strictly speaking not fungi. They thrive at soil temperatures between 15 and 23 °C and higher water content than

Thrips

Biological control of thrips Thrips are among the most challenging pests in greenhouse and field crops. Their feeding and virus transmission cause leaf [...] , silvering and fruit damage, leading to reduced yield and marketability. Because they reproduce quickly and hide deep within flowers and leaves, effective [...] Predatory mites and bugs actively control thrips larvae and pupae, while beneficial nematodes target pupae in the soil. Sticky traps and kairomones support

Angular leaf spot

happens both passively and actively. Infection and disease development are favoured by temperatures around 20 °C during the day and cold nights, in combination [...] are more susceptible than diseased or stressed plants. How to prevent Angular leaf spot Use clean propagation material and disease-free seed Remove sources [...] such as dead leaves In field-grown tomato and pepper, rotate fields to prevent infection from volunteer plants and crop debris Avoid waste piles in the

Botrytis

rot complex, which causes rotting of the foot and may cause death of the plants. In cucumber and tomato the fungus causes lesions on pruning wounds. These [...] ventilation in greenhouse crops Remove diseased plants or plant parts in a closed plastic bag In tomato: prune with a knife and not by hand, to avoid rugged, irregular [...] infected after abortion and then provide a large amount of inoculum Extra Silicon and/or Calcium nutrition hardens the cell walls and makes it harder for the

Rancho Los Pinos is nature's ally

biological control for thrips and other pests. "I recommended Koppert for their efficient logistics in delivering essential materials: biological control products [...] water consumption by 65% and minimized pesticide use by implementing biological control and natural pollination programs. A long and increasingly sustainable [...] markets in Asia, Europe, North America, and domestically. The large production scale, high water demand, and pest pressures challenge the Los Pinos team

Swirski Ulti-Mite

Pests Young larvae of various thrips species and eggs and larvae of whitefly . Crops Do not use in tomato. Mode of action Predatory mites reproduce within [...] climate, crop and pest density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction preventively or as soon as the first pest mites are [...] consistent pest control, even under extremely dry or humid conditions. Pack size 100; 500 sachets. Each sachet contains 250 predatory mites and prey mites