Roots Growers positive about Mycotal against whitefly

Whitefly is and remains a pernicious pest for growers of tomatoes and other crops. This is further aggravated by the fact that there are almost no effective [...] against whitefly in tomato that is effective and, unlike other products, also has a low MRL, which is a requirement for small cherry tomatoes. However, as we [...] RD studies proofs that it can also efficiently controls a range of other pests such as thrips , aphids and mealybugs . We are working to get these new targets

Japanese beetle

beans, tomatoes, strawberries, nursery seedlings, or other crops reduces their vitality and yield and sometimes kills the plants. Life cycle and appearance [...] about 2 weeks, and the young larvae begin feeding on fine roots and organic matter. They moult and become second-instars after 2-3 weeks, and third-instars [...] years ago. Although not a pest in Japan, extensive turf, and a lack of natural enemies, allowed populations to rapidly build up and spread steadily in the

Predatory mites

beneficial arthropods used in pest control to manage and reduce populations of harmful pests in various agricultural and horticultural settings. These [...] array of pests. When introduced into an environment with pest infestations, they actively seek out their prey. Once they locate their target pests, predatory [...] feed on them by piercing their prey's body and extracting their bodily fluids, causing their death. As predatory mites feed on pests, they also reproduce rapidly

Rice root aphid

discoloured and yellow. “Honeydew” deposited on the plant by aphids promotes the growth of mould and fungus. Transmission of viral disease between plants [...] rufiabdominale) is a well-known pest in North America that survives outdoors all year round. It can affect plants grown in both soil and hydroponic systems. Unlike [...] plants. Life cycle and appearance of the Rice root aphid Like most aphids , the rice root aphid appears in both winged and wingless forms. The wingless form

Sciarid flies

plant material and on algae and fungi present in the soil. They, however, can also feed on root hairs, rootlets, and tender root, stem and leaf tissue. Later [...] habitats and are attracted to a broad range of pathogenic and non-pathogenic micro-organisms for oviposition. Indirect damage is caused by the larvae and adults [...] adults transferring fungal diseases, such as Fusarium, Botrytis and Verticillium, from diseased to healthy plants. Direct damage is the immediate result

Beneficial nematodes

referred to as roundworms, threadworms, and eelworms. Beneficial nematodes for pest control Nematodes for pest control, often referred to as entomopathogenic [...] white grubs, and root weevils . They are used in turfgrass management and for controlling pests in several vegetable crops, blueberries, and other soft fruit [...] as natural agents for biological pest control . Beneficial nematodes are highly specific in their choice of hosts and do not harm beneficial insects, humans

Parasitic wasps

health and resilience. A diverse ecosystem often means fewer imbalances and outbreaks of specific pest species. How do parasitic wasps control pests? Parasitic [...] methods to control pests: parasitization and host feeding. Parasitization Parasitization is the primary means by which parasitic wasps control pests in agriculture [...] play a crucial role in natural pest control. They are called "parasitic" because they lay their eggs inside or on harmful pest insects. These parasitic wasp

Broad mite

oval and broad, and pale yellow or yellow-green, depending on the type and quantity of food consumed. Female mites have a white stripe on their backs [...] peppers, but also aubergine, tomato and cucumber. Additionally, many ornamental crops such as azalea, begonia, gerbera and cyclamen are also affected. Outside [...] plants, as well as insect and mite predators and parasites. Those living on plants can cause considerable damage to their host. Tarsonemids like the broad

Trial results Onion fly and Fusarium wilt

Protect your onion crop against soilborne diseases and onion fly Effective results in onion crop with Biological Crop Protection Proven results Before [...] high yielding and healthy crop. Trial results with Trianum against Fusarium oxyporum in onion Trianum provides highly effective control of basal rot in [...] in onions during cultivation and storage Yield increase Basal rot control 3 months after storage 15 60 Yield (t/ha) Yield increase (%) 45 10 30

Downy mildew of Cucurbits

stomata. Life cycle and appearance of Downy mildew Pathogens causing downy mildew are not fungi but Oomycetes and related to Pythium and Phytophthora. They [...] during propagation and maintaining a warm and dry climate in greenhouses. Use hygiene measures. Start clean, remove crop residues and prevent splashing [...] pumpkin, watermelon and squash. Damage symptoms Downy mildew pathogens infect mostly the leaves but occasionally also stems and fruits. They cause lesions