• Crop Monitoring and Scouting

  monitoring and scouting In the world of agriculture and horticulture, the phrase "knowledge is power" couldn't be truer. Crop monitoring and scouting are [...] insights into the health and growth of their crops, enabling them to take proactive measures and optimize their yield. Crop monitoring and scouting is the systematic [...] identification and prompt action. By employing insect traps, such as sticky traps and pheromones, growers can promptly detect the presence of pests and respond

• Cannabis

  (IPM) is important when it comes to keeping cannabis plants healthy and productive. This is because cannabis can attract a lot of different pests and diseases [...] spider mites , leaf miners , fungus gnats and shoreflies, mealybugs , scale, and other pest mites like broad mite and hemp russet mites. These pests can damage [...] results in less yield and quality. Next to pests, cannabis plants can also suffer from plant diseases like bacterial infections, mold, and other fungal diseases

• Six Ways to Identify the Cannabis Aphid

  May 24, 2024

  10x hand lens and good lighting. 4. Bulbous (swollen) hairs on the horn like projections are also present. 5. Their cornicles are white and almost 1/3 of [...] color of the aphid. Colors will range from a cream color to pale yellow during a long photoperiod (long day length) and will change to a light green or brown [...] dependency on the aphid species. The majority of all aphid samples brought to us from indoor cannabis crops is either the Cannabis Aphid ( Phorodon cannabis )

• Early blight

  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 [...] Alternaria species is the asexual stage. Conidia and mycelium overwinter in the soil and on crop residues and cause primary infection of the leaves. Survival [...] potato and early blight of tomato, which presents itself as spots on leaves, petals and stems. These spots can be distinguished by the dark and brown

• The journey of sustainable citrus farming in agriculture

  actively controlling mealybugs with Citripar and Cryptobug , armoured scales with Aphytis and Rhyzobug and spider mites with Spical Ulti-Mite . These biocontrol [...] reflects a broader shift toward sustainable and environmentally friendly agriculture. Through innovative techniques and the embrace of biological control measures [...] Balbino Garre Martínez, a grower with over 35 years of experience in citrus and livestock farming. Balbino, along with his two brothers, operates "Explotación

• Fusarium wilt

  fungi cause vascular wilt, root rot, foot and stem rot, leaf lesions, fruit rot, head blight in cereals and post-harvest decay. Fusarium oxysporum is the [...] different species. Fusarium is widespread and can infect a range of host crops. Many species are considered weak pathogens and can only infect wounded or stressed [...] banana, whole plantations may die and the soil may not be suitable for planting for many years to come. Life cycle and appearance of Fusarium wilt Fusarium

• Eretmocerus eremicus

  e . This beneficial insect is used as an important biological control agent of whiteflies in agricultural and horticultural settings. Eretmocerus eremicus [...] single species ( Ercal ) and in combination with Encarsia formosa ( Enermix ). Open package carefully inside the greenhouse Bend and tear off the strips opposite [...] sunlight The dosage of Ercal or Enermix depends on climate, crop and whitefly density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start i

• Plant Disease Management

  disease management and improved crop health. They work by outcompeting pathogens for space and nutrients, parasitizing pathogens, and strengthening plant [...] losses, increased production costs, and environmental damage. As we face increasing pressure to adopt sustainable and environmentally responsible agricultural [...] caused by various pathogens such as fungi, bacteria, and viruses, can wreak havoc on agricultural crops and ornamental plants. For successful biological disease

• Shallot aphid

  Petioles are shortened and leaves curled and twisted. Blossom trusses are also affected, fruits remain small and yield is reduced. On bulbs and shallot, the aphids [...] are 1.1-2.2 mm long and shiny brownish green to dirty yellow. Their legs and antennae are pale, apart from the ends of the antennae and the tarsi. The siphunculi [...] shallots, strawberries, lettuce, brassicas and potatoes and many ornamentals . The shallot aphid is cosmopolitan and widely spread in Europe. Damage symptoms

• Crop scouting

  enable early detection and targeted intervention. By identifying problems at their initial stages, growers can implement timely and precise solutions, minimizing [...] programs, and pest control strategies, to suit the unique requirements of each field. This data-driven approach enhances overall crop health and productivity [...] promoting resource efficiency and minimizing environmental impacts. It empowers growers to optimize inputs, reduce waste, and maximize returns on investment