• Tarnished plant bug

  General The lygus bug (or tarnished plant bug) is native to North America, and it is especially common across the eastern half of the continent, from northern [...] Plants develop split-stem lesions; Nodes swell and internodes become elongated; The number of vegetative branches increases and plants develop multiple [...] boasts at least 385 different host species, the majority of which belong to the plant subclasses Rosidae and Asteridae . Producers can help prevent infestations

• Greenhouse whitefly

  found on the oldest leaves. The adult emerges from the pupa via a T-shaped fissure. The adult whiteflies can usually be found in the top of the plant and [...] influence the development of fruit and lead to a reduction in yield. The honeydew deposited on fruit makes it sticky. Dirt adheres to the fruit, and the growth [...] adult. The larvae are found on the underside of young leaves and have an oval shape. The first instar larvae (crawlers) are mobile, whereas the rest of the

• Box Tree Moth No More: Buxatrap and Capsanem

  June 13, 2024

  severe defoliation which can lead to the death of the tree. Sadly, in the past few years, it has left a trail of destruction through forests, parks, tree [...] The Box Tree Moth ( Cydalima perspectalis ) is an oligophagous species (eating only specific kinds of food). Sadly, this food is the leaves of Box Wood [...] early detection of the pest is crucial). It is recommended that the nematodes are applied when there is a high humidity level around the leaves. So, evening

• Corn rootworm

  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 [...] of the female flowers, can cause flower abortion and, in the case of heavy infestations, significantly reduce the number of seeds. During the milk and [...] presence of larvae peaking around the middle of June. The whitish-coloured larvae move around in the soil, feeding on the maize roots. Their development lasts

• Trianum-P

  chance to develop. Parasitism of pathogens Trianum-P grows around the mycelia of the pathogens. The cell walls of the pathogens break down and the pathogens [...] Mode of action The mode of action of Trianum-P is based on the following mechanisms: Competition for space Trianum-P grows faster on the surface of the [...] Add 1 volume of Trianum-P to 5 volumes of water in a bucket Mix thoroughly Add the suspension to the required amount of water to obtain the final spray

• Tobacco whitefly

  peppers, yellowing of the flower stalks in gerbera, and serious yellowing of the leaves of French beans. Other symptoms include the appearance of chlorotic patches [...] adult. The larvae are found on the underside of young leaves and have an oval shape. The first instar larvae (crawlers) are mobile, whereas the rest of the [...] flattened on the leaf. The fourth larva stadium develops into a yellow, almost circular so called pupa, in which the red eyes and white wings of the adult are

• Plus, Ulti-Mite or LD. Which Sachet is Best for You?

  May 7, 2024

  sachet consists of: bran a select type of bran yeast one or more types of bran mites the predator mite In this system, the yeast grows on the bran acting as [...] this cycle of life, the humidity must be high enough for the yeast to continue to grow on the bran. What is the difference between each type of sachet and [...] as a food source for the bran mites, which in turn acts as a food source for the predator mite. After feeding on the bran mites, the predator mites then

• Trianum-G

  chance to develop. Parasitism of pathogens Trianum-G grows around the mycelia of the pathogens. The cell walls of the pathogens break down and the pathogens [...] Mode of action The mode of action of Trianum-G is based on the following mechanisms: Competition for space Trianum-G grows faster on the surface of the [...] blowing away the small granules. Make sure that the Trianum-G granules flow smoothly through the tube system of the spreaders (avoid curves in the tubes). Use

• Trichoderma harzianum

  harzianum reinforces the defence mechanism of the parts of the plant above the ground, so-called induced system resistance (ISR). Absorption of fixed and non-fixed [...] on of the root system will avoid attacks of pathogens. Applications with Trianum-P or Trianum-G should start as early as possible, at the moment of sowing [...] harzianum grows faster on the surface of the root than soil borne pathogenic fungi, which get no change to establish themselves on the roots. Competition for

• Northern Corn Rootworm

  feed on the foliage, pollen, silks and developing kernels of corn, with the following consequences: When corn silks are cut all the way back to the ear and [...] diapause; the eggs of “semivoltine” Diabrotica barberi remain dormant in the soil for two winters. This allows the larvae to effectively skip the field’s [...] function, reducing the amount of water and nutrients available to developing corn plants, affecting grain yield. Feeding damage can result in the following c