Early blight

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 primary [...] lesions on stem and foot. On fruits, dark sunken, leathery lesions occur at the side of the stem. Life cycle and appearance of Early blight From the primary infection [...] three days later and sporulation within five days. Infection is both direct and through wounds and stomata. Spores are dispersed by wind and in some species

Natutec Airobreez

Always charge the battery before use: the battery is fully charged when the light is green Place the battery to connect to the device Clip on the shoulder belt [...] speed for the determined amount to be released Remove the cap of the reservoir Fill the reservoir with the material to be released and close the reservoir [...] Store the Airobreez and accessories in a dry and dust-free area. The Airobreez can be stored in the supplied case. Always store the batteries in the chargers

Monitoring

Swirski-Mite Plus

species and eggs and larvae of whitefly . Crops Do not use in tomato. Mode of action Predatory mites multiply in the sachet and disperse into the crop over [...] swirskii is most effective at temperatures between 20 and 32°C (68 and 90°F). It is not effective at temperatures below 18°C (64°F). A. swirskii is sensitive [...] in the crop, not exposed to direct sunlight Sachets already have an exit hole Hold sachets by the cardboard strip at the top, to avoid damaging the predatory

Natutec Trianum-G tool

Use the Trianum-G tool for the accurate and uniform distribution of Trianum-G at the start of the cultivation. Mode of action The Trianum-G tool is a hand-held [...] Store the Trianum-G Tool and accessories in a dry and dust-free area. The Trianum-G Tool can be stored in the supplied case. Always store the batteries [...] distribute Trianum-G at the start of the cultivation. The tool makes it easier to achieve an uniform and accurate dosing. Product components The Trianum-G tool

Atheta

systems and on plant leaves. Adults and larvae are active and aggressive predators of sciarid fly (Sciara) and shore fly (Scatella) eggs, larvae and pupae [...] Atheta, please follow the instructions below. Koppert B.V. is not liable for any loss of quality if the product is stored for longer and/or under different [...] pupae. Adults also prey on the 2nd larval stage and pupae of the western flower thrips ( Frankliniella occidentalis ). These beetles consume their prey in

Corn rootworm

Damage is caused by both larval and adult feeding, although it is the former that causes the most extensive damage. The larvae feed on the rootlets and dig [...] year. The pest overwinters in the soil in the egg stage. Egg hatching start in the middle of May and continues until the begin of July, with the presence [...] Nowadays it is present in many European countries, including Italy, where it is widespread in the maize-growing areas in the north. Maize is the only crop

Akanthomyces muscarius

inside the pest, the fungus grows and proliferates, ultimately leading to the death of the insect host. This process is often facilitated by the production [...] enzymes and toxins by the fungus, which weaken the pest's immune system and disrupt its normal physiological functions. Akanthomyces muscarius is frequently [...] protected cultivation. Mycotal is safe and easy to use and can be applied using existing spraying equipment. It is compatible in the tank mix with a wide range

Cabbage leafroller

rest, the wings are held folded almost horizontally over the body. The antennae are thin and of medium length. The moths fly when it is dark. The yellow [...] out, causing the shoot or growing point to wilt and die. Life cycle and appearance of Cabbage leafroller An adult female is 12 mm long and is ochre-yellow [...] capsule and prothoracic shield. The body is drab brown with lateral stripes that are sometimes light in colour. The ventral surface is lighter than the dorsal

Greenhouse whitefly

rods. This is called the pupa stadium and these pupae are found on the oldest leaves. The adult emerges from the pupa via a T-shaped fissure. The adult whiteflies [...] sugar, and the excess is excreted as honeydew, with larger larvae expelling large quantities. The damage that whiteflies cause to a crop is the result [...] result of sucking out the sap from the plant leaves and secreting honeydew. This can have the following consequences: If the population is very large, feeding