• Lyprauta

  January 1, 1970

  appearance of Lyprauta The adults of the three species can be distinguished by the wing pattern of adults. Adults of P. trinidadensis have a variation of dar [...] damaged area, the roots produce large numbers of new branches. This ultimately results in a reduced number of flower stems and a longer vegetative stage. [...] their wings. Adults of L. cambria have a large dark-coloured mark on the apical wing parts as well as two smaller marks. Adults of L. chacoensis have only

• Citrus mealybug

  January 1, 1970

  an adequate intake of protein, mealybugs must therefore ingest large quantities of sap, getting rid of the excess sugars in the form of honeydew. Charac [...] hed from other mealy bugs by their possession of 18 pairs of relatively short wax rods round the edge of the body, and two slightly longer ‘tail filaments’ [...] cocoon, it goes in search of a female. A fertilized female lays several hundreds of eggs in an elongated cottony egg sac composed of white waxy threads. Once

• Broad mite

  January 1, 1970

  indication of an attack of broad mite ( Polyphagotarsonemus latus ), is the appearance of dark brown edges at the base of young leaves. In case of a mild [...] caused by viruses. The typical pattern of damage consists of malformation and distortion of the above-ground growth of the plant. The mites show a preference [...] undersides of young, expanding leaves. Symptoms of an attack remain visible several weeks after the mites have been removed. Life cycle and appearance of Broad

• Roots Growers positive about Mycotal against whitefly

  January 1, 1970

  We used the same dosage of Enermix in the three test plots, and slightly higher dosages of the predatory bug. As a result of that choice, we’ve yet to [...] year, we have very little leeway in terms of spraying frequency. We therefore need to leverage the full potential of biological plant protection.’ To combat [...] to find out how much of the effect can be attributed to Mycotal.’ Greater peace of mind Nevertheless, Sam is adamant that Mycotal has helped to combat

• Akanthomyces muscarius

  January 1, 1970

  proliferates, ultimately leading to the death of the insect host. This process is often facilitated by the production of enzymes and toxins by the fungus, which [...] further contribute to the demise of the pests. As a result, Akanthomyces muscarius effectively suppresses populations of whiteflies, aphids, and thrips, [...] ly friendly method of pest control in agriculture and horticulture. Best conditions for use Akanthomyces muscarius The efficacy of Akanthomyces muscarius

• Grower Koen - Embracing biological crop protection in agriculture

  January 1, 1970

  application of biological crop protection.| The future Koen's vision of the future of agriculture is hopeful. He believes that the reduction of chemical methods [...] approaches. This way of working allows him to gain experience in using biological crop protection . As a result, he acquires a lot of knowledge and is prepared [...] grow into it a bit," notes Koen. With the growing availability of knowledge and the number of biological crop protection products, he also sees opportunities

• Blackberry

  January 1, 1970

  fruit that originates from a wide range of species belonging to the genus Rubus that is part of the family of Rosaceae , but also from hybrids within the [...] berry botanically speaking. It is a so-called aggregate fruit that consists of small kernels.

• Glasshouse potato aphid

  January 1, 1970

  aphid ( Aulacorthum solani) is a native European species of aphids , seriously affecting crops of sweet pepper in particular. These aphids further affect [...] pierces the leaves or the fruit of sweet pepper it secretes a toxic substance, which leads to deformations in the growing tip of the plant. Precisely where [...] piercing of the lower leaves in the crop can cause deformed growth above with lumpy leaves and curled leaf margins. The immediate effects of piercing by

• Yellow rose aphid

  January 1, 1970

  probably of North American origin but is now widely distributed in Europe, North Africa, parts of Asia and South America. It attacks plants of the family [...] therefore need to extract large quantities of sap to get sufficient protein. The excess sugar is secreted in the form of honeydew, making the crop and its fruit [...] yellow rose aphid is also a vector of several viruses attacking strawberries and roses. Life cycle and appearance of Yellow rose aphid Aphids have a complex

• Cannabis

  January 1, 1970

  cannabis can attract a lot of different pests and diseases that can cause problems. Biological control is a key component of Integrated Pest Management [...] cultivation. It involves the use of natural predators, parasitoids, or beneficial organisms to manage pest populations. Some of the common pests that you might [...] approaches involve regular and systematic inspection of crops to identify the presence and severity of pests and diseases. Growers use various techniques