• Amblyseius swirskii

  January 1, 1970

  shake the bottle gently before use Push the centre of the cap to open the dosage hole Sprinkle material on leaves or pour into Diboxes Make sure the material [...] They can also feed on pollen, which is useful for instance in sweet pepper crops as the predatory mite can establish in the crop before the pest appears. [...] smaller than females. The mites are very mobile and actively search for food on the underside of leaves. They often congregate in the axils of leaf veins

• Crop Protection

  January 1, 1970

  Biologicals leave little to no residues on crops. This enhances food safety and reduces the risk of pesticide residues in the food chain, addressing consumer concerns [...] negative impacts on the environment and non-target organisms, biological crop protection is both eco-friendly and sustainable, ensuring the health of crops [...] require a pre-harvest interval (PHI) due to the inherent safety. These agents do not pose risks to human health or the environment. Minimal resistance against

• Integrated Pest Management

  January 1, 1970

  is crucial for sustainable farming. It reduces the reliance on chemical pesticides, which can have adverse effects on both crops and the environment. [...] pest or disease levels below the economic threshold, chemical intervention might be necessary. IPM advocates for the use of the least toxic options available [...] eliminating pests; it's about achieving a balance in the ecosystem. The principles of IPM Prevention IPM focuses on prevention rather than reaction. It emphasizes

• Neoseiulus californicus

  January 1, 1970

  cap to open the dosage hole Carefully sprinkle material on leaves Make sure the material remains on the leaves for at least a few hours after introduction [...] more effectively over the longer term. Neoseiulus californicus for pest control Neoseiulus californicus is used for the control of the following pests: Spider [...] adult females feed on all stages of Two-spotted spider mite (Tetranychus urticae) whereas the larvae feed mainly on eggs, and the nymphs on eggs, larvae and

• Horiver Wetstick

  January 1, 1970

  Tuta absoluta place black traps 15-25 cm above the ground for young plants and 50 cm above the ground for mature plants Replace the traps when largely covered [...] above the crop and adjust height when plants are growing Do not place traps in-between the plants as parasitic wasps will then also be trapped For Tuta [...] americanus Mode of action Insect pests are attracted to the colour of the sticky trap and get caught in the glue. Presentation Polysterene cards coated with wet

• Veni Biosulfur

  January 1, 1970

  Shake the container well before use Fill the application tank with half the required amount of water Add the required amount of Veni Biosulfur to the water [...] increases the amount of sulphur taken up by the plant. Crops All crops. Mode of action Veni Biosulfur increases the amount of sulphur taken up by the plant [...] rinse the nozzles thoroughly to prevent blockages Dosage The dosage of Veni Biosulfur depends on crop and climate and should always be adjusted to the particular

• Cottony soft rot

  January 1, 1970

  mycelium is produced by the germinating sclerotia. The fungus grows quite rapidly inside the plant and kills the host cells. On the infected plant tissue [...] (fruiting bodies) containing ascospores. The mycelium infects the stem base and the roots, whereas the ascospores infect the above-ground plant parts. In greenhouses [...] grows on the lesions, giving this disease its name cottony soft rot. In the mycelium, big, dark sclerotia are formed. They can easily be seen with the naked

• Early blight

  January 1, 1970

  lesions on stem and foot. On fruits, dark sunken, leathery lesions occur at the side of the stem. Life cycle and appearance of Early blight From the primary [...] General The only known stage in all Alternaria species is the asexual stage. Conidia and mycelium overwinter in the soil and on crop residues and cause [...] spores surviving in the soil are the main source of infection. Especially wheat and barley reduce the number of surviving conidia in the soil. Use resistant

• Citripar

  January 1, 1970

  hole in the sticker on the lid. Use the label to hang the tube in the crop following the instructions on the label itself. Hang the tube on a place out of [...] recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Environmental conditions The parasitic wasps are most effective [...] develop in the mummified skin of the host and look like swollen mealybug larvae. Empty pupae have an irregular exit hole at the posterior end of the mummy after

• Bacterial wilt, brown rot

  January 1, 1970

  us roots on the stem. The vascular stem tissue is coloured brown and when the stem is cut, bacterial slime oozes from the wound. This is the way to distinguish [...] signs of wilting during the day which may disappear in the early stages of infection. Under conditions favourable for the bacteria, the whole plant will wilt [...] Control root rot nematodes as the wounds they make on roots help the bacteria to infect the crop Do not use cut potatoes for propagation, since cutting tubers