Trichoderma harzianum

): can be sprayed or added to an irrigation system Micro granules ( Trianum-G ): can be mixed with substrate or applied in furrow at sowing using a granulator [...] formation of more root hairs, so that water and nutrients can be absorbed better. This leads to a stronger and more uniform crop resulting in better yield [...] harzianum produces a range of secondary metabolites and enzymes that have antagonistic effects on plant pathogens. These metabolites and enzymes can directly inhibit

Flies

cosmetic damage, and sometimes this can occur on such a scale that growth, particularly of young cuttings, can be retarded. Solution Finder Find solutions [...] has recently developed into a major pest on soft fruits in Europe and North America. Sciarid flies and shore flies are mainly a problem in greenhouses. Their [...] plants, they are often a problem due to their large number. Larvae of flies of the family Keroplatidae (mainly Lyprauta sp.) can cause damage in potted

Macrocheles robustulus

is also a soil-dwelling predatory mite, controlling eggs and larvae of flies , thrips pupae, nematodes and other soil living pests, which can be found in [...] and pale white with a brown oval dorsal shield and brown legs. The larvae are white. Protonymphs and deutonymph are pale white with a brown shield, more [...] Macrocheles robustulus For optimal results the soil has to be moist, rich in organic matter and have a loose structure. The minimum temperature for successful

Predatory mites

Resilient pest management: Predatory mites can build up a population in the crop and control pests for a long period of time. Reduced pesticide dependence: [...] crops, using a blower for dispersion is an available option. This approach proves particularly effective when a swift response is required due to a pest invading [...] needed: Generalist predatory mites can be supplemented with alternative food, like Nutari and Nutemia, to survive and build a population. Repeat as necessary:

Onion thrips

ground, although pupae can also be found on leaves, in flowers or in other sheltered places. The prepupal and pupal instars can be recognized by their developing [...] are inserted into the plant tissue with a saw-like ovipositor. Larvae are light to yellowish green in colour, with a large head and bright red eyes. The colour [...] loss of chlorophyll. When infestations become serious the leaves themselves can shrivel. Onion thrips (Thrips tabaci) is found mostly along the main leaf

Neoseiulus cucumeris

themselves against an attack by a predatory mite by violently jerking their abdomens. First instar thrips larvae can be overpowered much more easily than [...] least a few hours after introduction Choose at least 4,000 introduction points per hectare, evenly distributed over the total surface Can also be applied [...] range from 50-100 per m2/release. Releases should be repeated if necessary. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for

Cottony soft rot

cottony soft root, is a plant pathogenic fungus. It has a very wide range of host plants. Damage symptoms The first symptoms of a cottony soft root ( S [...] cottony soft rot. In the mycelium, big, dark sclerotia are formed. They can easily be seen with the naked eye and look like rat droppings. The symptoms may [...] Cottony soft rot Practice dry cultivation/be careful with irrigation Use wide plant spacing Remove diseased plants in a closed plastic bag Remove crop residues

Beet armyworm

climate. A full-grown beet armyworm (Spodoptera exigua) caterpillar can be 25 to 38 mm in length, with dark, wrinkled stripes dorsally and a yellow band [...] consequences for the growth of the crop. With a substantial population of caterpillars, the damage can spread to the stems, and in the worst cases to [...] exigua) is a small, nondescript moth, that hides during the day and is active only at night. The forewings are grey-brown suffused with a dark brown or

Broad mite

case of a mild infestation, one can often see brown, frequently collapsed spots, or brown stripes forming a fine network on the leaves. In case of a more [...] discoloured, and with a severe attack, deformed. Extensive damage can be caused by relatively low populations. Frequently, the lower leaves of a plant remain [...] severely attacked, the growing tip can be killed, plant growth stops and, in time, the whole plant dies off. Cork tissue can also develop on fruit. Where pierced

Mango

tall and its crown can expand to 10 metres (33 feet) wide. The trees can grow really old and from some species of trees, mangoes can be harvested for 300 [...] Mangifera indica Mango About Mango is a stone fruit (drupe) that grows from various species of tropical trees that belong to the flowering plant genus