Aphidius ervi

ervi products Ervipar Expand all items How to use Aphidius ervi The parasitic wasp Aphidius ervi is available in a bottle ( Ervipar ). Spread the material [...] mortality rates among aphids due to disturbance by parasitoids can be very high. A parasitised aphid will turn into a leathery, golden brown mummy. [...] control with the parasitic wasp Aphidius ervi Aphidius ervi is a parasitic wasp species that plays a significant role in biological control of aphids . The natural

Flies

species Fly control videos Take a look at the video or go to our Youtube channel to see our fly control products in action. How to get rid of flies The latest [...] organic matter. Although they cause little direct damage to plants, they are often a problem due to their large number. Larvae of flies of the family Keroplatidae [...] has recently developed into a major pest on soft fruits in Europe and North America. Sciarid flies and shore flies are mainly a problem in greenhouses. Their

Black leg of seedlings

substrate the plant turns brown. A typical symptom of a Pythium infection is the easy stripping of the skin from the root cortex with a finger nail. Life cycle [...] Black leg of seedlings Pythium belongs to the Oomycetes, a separate group of microorganisms and is therefore not a real fungus. It survives as oospores, [...] disease to spread to neighbouring plants. The zoospores disperse via water. Therefore, this disease spreads most rapidly in wet conditions with a high (>70%)

Artificially lit crops pollination advice

provide valuable advice on how to overcome potential obstacles. From understanding the role of various pollination methods to implementing smart strategies [...] growers can enable bumblebees to fly during periods of adequate daylight. On average, bumblebees are allowed to fly between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. (4 weeks [...] week 6-10, switch back to normal bumblebee hive allocation based on latitude. Hive placement advice Snow during pollination How to pollinate during snow

Thripex-Mini

have a very short life expectancy and therefore need to be introduced to the crop as soon as possible after receipt. Failure to do so can have a negative [...] is recommended to carry out a small field test to monitor the effects. Best working conditions The predatory mite is not susceptible to diapause and therefore [...] cause slight damage to some crops, especially with a large number of mites and high humidity. Therefore consult your supplier prior to using Thripex and

Orius insidiosus

insects in order to establish a population and encourage mating Make sure the material remains undisturbed at the introduction site for a few hours after [...] Orius insidiosus Orius insidiosus is a generalist predator but has a preference for thrips . In addition, it feeds on a variety of small arthropods such as [...] Orius insidiosus is used for the control of the following pests: Thrips How to use Orius insidiosus The predatory bug Orius insidiosus is available in

Bacterial wilt, brown rot

solanacearum is a plant pathogenic bacterium. It is a soil-borne disease and colonises the xylem, causing bacterial wilt and brown rot in a very wide range [...] conditions are more favourable. This makes it more difficult to recognize infected fields. How to prevent Bacterial wilt, brown rot Use disease free propagation [...] the way to distinguish it from Verticillium or Fusarium wilts. Life cycle and appearance of Bacterial wilt, brown rot Ralstonia solanacearum is a quarantine

Phytophthora blight

Zoospores are spores with flagellae which enable them to move through water. Infection is usually from the root to the foot, but direct infection of the foot also [...] wetness is required. Dispersal is by wind and rain causes the pathogen to be returned to the soil from infected plants. Dispersal in the soil happens via water [...] the soil or substrate is higher than normal or optimal for crop growth. How to prevent Phytophthora blight Apply hygiene measures, like cleaning machinery

Damping-off

substrate the plant turns brown. A typical symptom of a Pythium infection is the easy stripping of the skin from the root cortex with a finger nail. Life cycle [...] appearance of Damping-off Pythium belongs to the Oomycetes, a separate group of microorganisms and is therefore not a real fungus. It survives as oospores, [...] disease to spread to neighbouring plants. The zoospores disperse via water. Therefore, this disease spreads most rapidly in wet conditions with a high water

Roots Growers positive about Mycotal against whitefly

dosages of the predatory bug. As a result of that choice, we’ve yet to find out how much of the effect can be attributed to Mycotal.’ Greater peace of mind [...] e Mycotal . ‘We want our cultivation to be as organic as possible, and we’ve seen how Mycotal really helps us to achieve that.’ So says Sam van der Knaap [...] variety, a mini vine cherry tomato. In this segment is plant protection in particular a crucial factor. ‘We obviously want our cultivation to be as organic