• Beneficial nematodes

  bodies, and they come in a variety of sizes, ranging from microscopic to several inches in length. Nematodes play various roles in ecosystems. Some are [...] for detailed information) In case of foliar application, the air relative humidity is another important factor to consider to maximize success (>75%) Ideally [...] What are nematodes? Nematodes, commonly referred to as roundworms, are a diverse group of worms belonging to the phylum Nematoda. Nematodes are characterized

• Macrolophus pygmaeus

  When the bug is present in a crop in large numbers, it can contribute substantially to the control of these pests. Although plant sap is necessary for [...] susceptible to damage. In tomato there may be fruit deformations during setting, and in gerbera, misshapen flowers may appear. The use of this bug in gerbera [...] for Macrolophus pygmaeus to develop well, it is insufficient for full development of a population. When females are only able to feed on plant sap, they lay

• Impatiens thrips

  able to spread as a consequence of the trade in foliage plants. Impatiens thrips (Echinothrips americanus) has a wide range of hosts. In addition to many [...] species from most other thrips species commonly found in greenhouses. Damage symptoms Thrips cause damage to plants by piercing the cells of the surface tissues [...] Impatiens thrips (Echinothrips americanus) is an increasing problem in greenhouse cultivation, having spread to many countries within the last 30 years.

• False codling moth

  codling moth ( Thaumatotibia leucotreta ) is native to sub-Saharan Africa and is found in all citrus production areas in Southern Africa. It also occurs on some [...] pest’s high pest status is its quarantine status and is not due to the economic losses. Damage and symptoms Larval penetration holes in the fruit can only be [...] as the damage tissue decays. The mature larvae enlarge the hole to leave the fruit and pupate. Excreta can be found within the larvae tunnels in the fruit

• Pea blight, leaf and pod spot

  sunken and surrounded by a dark brown to red-brown border. The first infection is often on the primary leaves. The fungus is seed borne and thus also causes [...] ) causes foot rot in peas, whereas Ascochyta pisi does occur sometimes at the stem base but is not part of the foot rot syndrome in peas. Infected seeds [...] General Ascochyta pisi is a fungal plant pathogen that causes A scochyta blight on pea (leaf blight or pea blight) and lesions of stems, leaves, and pods

• Black sigatoka disease

  la fijiensis also known as black sigatoka, is an ascomycete fungus that causes leaf-spot of banana. Damage symptoms Black sigatoka (Mycosphaerella fijiensis [...] one month old. The symptoms run parallel to the veins. Within a few days, the spots become a few centimetres in size and turn brown with light grey centres [...] ultimately dies. In cases of severe infection leaves may die within a few weeks. Because of the lack of leaf tissues, fruit maturity is hampered. Life cycle

• Crop Monitoring and Scouting

  promptly ensures that crops remain healthy and continue to thrive. Digital scouting apps In the digital age, scouting is aided by mobile apps that can catalog [...] data in real time. These tools streamline the scouting process and make it more efficient. Using a crop scouting tool in horticulture can lead to more [...] Understanding crop monitoring and scouting In the world of agriculture and horticulture, the phrase "knowledge is power" couldn't be truer. Crop monitoring

• Downy mildew of rose

  the foot is infected first and this causes the plant to fall over. In cabbage the stem is also infected in severe epidemics. In blackberry, red stripes may [...] appears which is first white and later turns grey-brown. This is, in fact, the sporulation of the pathogens extruding from the stomata. In lettuce, the [...] germination free water is required. For most downy mildews, the optimum temperature is around 15 °C. The closer the temperature is to these 15 °C , the shorter

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• Capsanem

  Infected pest insects in the root zone turn yellow to brown, but may be difficult to find due to rapid degradation. Pack size 50 million - 2 sachets of [...] used for biological control of various insect pests in protected and outdoor crops. It is effective in a wide temperature range. Capsanem can also be applied [...] within a few hours to days after infection. Visual effect Infected pests are generally difficult to find. Infected foliar pests simply fall to the ground. Infected