• FAQ Nematodes

  and search for a host. It is therefore important to leave the soil moist for a few weeks after application of nematodes. Can I apply nematodes to each su [...] cause harm to plants. However, entomopathogenic nematodes are 100% safe for plants, animals and humans. This is because only insects can be host to this group [...] nematodes belong to the group of saprophytes. These nematodes are harmless and live of dead organic matter to provide a rich soil life. How do entomopathogenic

• Do you think you have Cannabis Pests?

  June 27, 2024

  pests, the damage they create, and how to properly control them. Quarantine The first step to a pest free facility is to quarantine your plants upon arrival [...] found, they will need to be identified to ensure proper corrective action and then it is best to remove all infested material. To identify the cannabis [...] pests naturally and for good. Whether you are growing cannabis indoors or outdoors it is important to observe and monitor your plants for insects, as just

• Cannabis Aphid Prevention Strategies

  July 12, 2024

  oil, or a bio-insecticide. Move the clones to a quarantine room. Keep them in this room for at least 2 weeks to observe potential aphid development. Upon [...] about 10X magnification should be used to scout. It is an important tool for a grower, IPM manager, or scout who wants to identify an insect in their establishment [...] undersides of leaves. Scan for all signs of honeydew and aphid exoskeletons (aphid shedding). Do not rely on sticky cards for early aphid detection. This

• Transforming crop protection: the rise of predatory mites

  July 21, 2025

  new world of crop pests. It was the perfect setting for someone eager to apply scientific curiosity to real-world agricultural challenges. At first, he joined [...] From greenhouses to open fields, the success of Swirski-Mite opened the door to other applications. The team developed protocols for controlling red spider [...] is classic but powerful — from lab to greenhouse to field. And we’ve adapted formats too, like Ulti-Mite sachets, to withstand heat and humidity.” Looking

• Early blight

  of leaves, Alternaria solani can spread to the flowers (especially dangerous in crops for seed production) and to the crown. Sporulation of Alternaria occurs [...] primary infection of the leaves. Survival can be several years, up to eight years for several Alternaria spp. Typically, Alternaria causes early blight [...] specific symptoms. Damage symptoms Alternaria solani causes small green to dark brown spots to occur on leaves. Those spots then turn into dark brown angular lesions

• Cottony soft rot

  thereby creating a source of infection for the next crop. The dispersal to neighbouring plants is by mycelial growth. How to prevent Cottony soft rot Practice [...] occur on stems but also on leaves, fruits and pods. Root infection often leads to premature wilting and death of plants. Life cycle and appearance of Cottony

• Downy mildew of Cucurbits

  cuticula. For germination free water is required. For most downy mildews, the optimum temperature is around 15 o C and the closer the temperature is to this [...] the underside of the leaf, this is where most fluffy symptoms are found. How to prevent Downey mildew Choose resistant cultivars Use a wide crop rotation [...] mildew Pathogens causing downy mildew are not fungi but Oomycetes and related to Pythium and Phytophthora. They survive as oospores. From these oospores or

• Hop

  grower with the ability to extend up to 20 inches a week, and even 50 ft tall in one season. They are typically trained on strings up to 25 ft tall. The hop [...] Although frequently referred to as hops “vine”, this plant is technically a bine. Bines have stout stems with stiff hairs to aid them in climbing. They are [...] continued popularity of microbrews across the globe, genetics for flavoring have dictated how long these plants stay in the ground. They emerge each year

• Don Sanchez Fresh innovates with biological control in avocados

  in order to ensure sustainable production that allows them to continue accessing export markets where entry barriers are becoming increasingly strict. Oscar [...] control of pests and diseases in crops such as raspberries, led them to make the decision to implement this tool in the production of Hass avocado. The result [...] a reduction in the yield of avocado trees and economic losses due to fruit damage. For this reason, integrated pest and disease management is essential

• Crazy roots, hairy roots, crown gall

  Ri-plasmid in the plant tissue and causes a genetic change in the plant. How to prevent Crazy roots, hairy roots, crown gall Use clean propagation material [...] Adjust the work order in greenhouses to fit with the hygiene protocol Disinfect the nutrient solution in order to prevent biofilm growth inside the irrigation [...] Additionally, pathogenic Agrobacterium s pecies have recently been assigned to the genus Rhizobium . These pathogenic bacteria were formerly known as Ag