• Potato/tomato psyllid

  time, and their bodies become a dark brown or black colour with white or yellow lines and a distinctive white stripe on the abdomen. They are small in size [...] initially affected potatoes and in recent years has become a problem for other Solanaceae crops such as tomatoes, peppers, aubergines, and tobacco. The potato [...] was found to be responsible for serious crop damage, both directly and indirectly, the latter causing the greatest concern and proving difficult to control

• Damping-off

  root cortex with a finger nail. Life cycle and appearance of Damping-off Pythium belongs to the Oomycetes, a separate group of microorganisms and is therefore [...] flower buds fall off. The side roots rot and very little of the root system survives. On the border between air and soil or substrate the plant turns brown [...] The oospores germinate and form so-called sporangia from which subsequently zoospores are produced. Zoospores are spores with flagellae, which enable

• Botrytis

  harvested and put into cold storage. Wounds can also provide the fungus with sufficient moisture, for example pruning wounds on the stems of cucumber and tomato [...] 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 fungi to [...] es unfavourable for germination, the spores can survive a few days on the plant surface and still germinate when the RH increases, for example when cut

• Horiver Drystick

  Horiver Drystick for trapping and monitoring different flying insects. The traps work particularly well for bugs such as Lygus spp. and Nesidiocoris tenuis [...] insects for as long as Horiver Wetstick as the glue gets saturated earlier with insects or dust and debris The silicone cover paper is perforated and can be [...] colour of the sticky trap and get caught in the glue. Presentation Polysterene cards coated with dry sticky glue. Available colours and sizes Yellow: 10x25 cm;

• Knowing & recognizing

  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 [...] illustrations and close-up photographs. The knowledge gained will equip you to find the best sustainable solutions. First published 25 years ago and revised [...] photographs, and dozens of illustrations of the most prevalent pests, diseases and their natural enemies. This book provides the reader with the necessary

• Chrysopa-E

  clusters of eggs Can be applied with Natutec Airobreez, Natutec Airbug or Natutec Airobug only when mixed with (other products) with carrier material Dosage The [...] Pests Aphids and other pests, like mealybugs , Echinothrips and eggs of pest lepidoptera species . Mode of action Larvae of the lacewing attack their prey [...] The dosage of Chrysopa-E depends on climate, crop and pest density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Introduction rates typically

• Obscure mealybug

  Fruit and flowers are also fouled, rendering them unfit for sale, and the reduced level of photosynthesis in the leaves also reduces flower and fruit [...] are yellow-brown and not yet covered with wax. They are actively mobile and known as ‘crawlers’. Second instar nymphs are darker and less active. From [...] the crop in various ways: Nymphs and females extract the sap from the plant, stunting growth and causing deformation and / or yellowing of leaves, sometimes

• Caterpillars

  on leaves and young shoots, and their enormous feeding capacity can rapidly decimate a plant. Very small caterpillars are not able to chew and therefore [...] leaves, stems and fruits, causing serious damage to greenhouse and field crops. Their feeding reduces photosynthesis, weakens plants and directly affects [...] affects yield and quality. Effective caterpillar control is therefore essential for maintaining healthy and productive crops. Biological control of caterpillars

• Capsanem

  m² for soil application and 1 to 3 million nematodes per liter for foliar applications (application to run off). Always check the product label for more [...] (water temperature: 15-20°C/59-68°F) Stir well and leave the contents to soak for five minutes Stir again and pour the contents of the bucket into the half-filled [...] 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

• Macro-Mite

  recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Environmental conditions For optimal results the medium has to be [...] thrips pupae and other soil-dwelling insects. The mites appear in and on the soil and at the base of plant stems. The reduction of the infestation level [...] in organic matter and have a loose structure. The minimum temperature for successful use of Macro-Mite is 15°C (59°F). Combined use For thrips control Macro-Mite