• Early blight

  January 1, 1970

  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 [...] temperature occur between species, but in general the risk of Alternaria infection is larger under quite warm and humid conditions. Infection may take place within [...] rapidly as two to three days later and sporulation within five days. Infection is both direct and through wounds and stomata. Spores are dispersed by wind and

• HyFood takes habanero to another level with biological control

  January 1, 1970

  the total volume exported is destined. "One of the main challenges we face in exporting to the United States is that there is a legal framework that prohibits [...] Hydroponic Premium Crops is a company dedicated to the production of different varieties of habanero peppers in hydroponic system. Since its founding in 2017, [...] Looking for a reliable partner To be consistent with its philosophy, HyFood needed to minimize its agrochemical applications. To achieve this, the impl

• Mottled arum aphid

  January 1, 1970

  distribution and a wide host range. In temperate climates it is primarily a pest in greenhouses where it attacks many ornamentals , including chrysanthemums [...] arum aphid is entirely by parthenogenesis, with unfertilized viviparous females continuously producing new generations of females. There is no sexual stage

• Spidex Vital: Your Vital partner in spider mite control

  January 1, 1970

  After introduction of “white” Spidex Vital it therefore is a clear proof of predation when red Spidex Vital is observed. FAQ You can find everything you [...] Over time it grew to be one of the most important products for our growers. As the result of many years of research and fine-tuning, Spidex is now delivered [...] Even more impact on spider mite control! It all started with Spidex ( Phytoseiulus persimilis ) at Koppert more than 50 years ago. From day one this predatory

• Phytoseiulus persimilis

  January 1, 1970

  outbreak is quickly and effectively dealt with, but the disadvantage is that it disappears rapidly in the absence of suitable prey. When prey is in short [...] Phytoseiulus persimilis is highly specific and is only effective against spider mites that produce a large amount of webbing. It can move within the web [...] used commercially in greenhouses and Koppert’s very first product in 1967. It is a specialist predator of spider mites and can control spider mite infestations

• Don Sanchez Fresh innovates with biological control in avocados

  January 1, 1970

  Mexico, this family business started using biological control in its raspberry production when it successfully controlled the white mite, a pest that had been [...] increasingly strict. Oscar Alvarez, orchard manager of Don Sanchez Fresh, it is important to be patient and develop knowledge about the behavior of beneficial [...] says: "One of the reasons why we are getting into biological control is because a law is coming that will limit the use of many molecules and insecticides

• Impatiens thrips

  January 1, 1970

  addition to many ornamental plants it also attacks sweet pepper, cucumber and eggplants. It lives exclusively on the leaves and is often present on weeds in g [...] the plant is reduced by loss of chlorophyll. When infestations become serious the leaves themselves can shrivel. Echinothrips americanus is often found [...] General Impatiens thrips (Echinothrips americanus) is an increasing problem in greenhouse cultivation, having spread to many countries within the last

• Crazy roots, hairy roots, crown gall

  January 1, 1970

  yet been defined. The assumption is that the bacteria survive in the soil, but it is possible that first infection is from the propagation material. Infection [...] Agrobacterium rhizogenes and Agrobacterium rubi, n ow the first part of the name is changed to Rhizobium. Rhizobium rhizogenes or Rhizobium radiobacter causes [...] tumours on underground plant parts and on the crown. Furthermore, infection is characterized by excessive root growth (crazy roots). In greenhouse vegetables

• La Hacienda Fresh increases crop profitability thanks to biological control

  January 1, 1970

  for export, since it is produced in safer conditions." Importance of bell pepper cultivation in Mexico The profitability of a crop is based on the quantity [...] implementation of a biological control program is one of the key tools that can help you achieve this. This is attested to by La Hacienda Fresh, a company [...] In the crop production process, harvest is where the results of agronomic management can be seen. Good management not only results in quality fruit with

• Cannabis aphid

  January 1, 1970

  North America. It was first seen on cuttings originating from Colorado in 2016 and is now widespread throughout that state and Oregon. Its range also includes [...] General Although it was first described in 1860, the cannabis aphid ( Phorodon cannabis ; a.k.a. bhang aphid or hemp aphid) is a very new pest to North [...] to the point that microscopic analysis of the head is required to distinguish them. The hop aphid is common in North American hops production; there have