• Glasshouse potato aphid

  yellow-green, with a brown head, a dark thorax and a dark abdomen that has pale to dark transverse bands. The body shape is similar to wingless females, [...] defoliation. Life cycle Glasshouse potato aphid Aphids have a complex life cycle, with both winged and wingless forms of adults and a great variety in colour [...] oval in shape. It has a light yellow-green to brown-green colour, and has an overall shiny appearance. Antennae are marked by a number of darker bands

• Green apple aphid

  populations to build quickly during spring. Population growth Several generations develop throughout the growing season, typically four to six generations [...] The first generation usually appears three to four weeks after egg hatch. Winged adults periodically disperse to nearby trees, establishing new colonies and [...] natural enemies in exchange for honeydews. Monitoring green apple aphid Inspect orchards regularly from bud break onwards for: Aphid colonies on young shoots

• European corn borer

  purplish brown to brownish and dark spots with a pale centre at the base of the hairs. The head is brown to brownish black. The pupae are up to 2 cm long and [...] fewer kernels per ear. Life cycle and appearance of European corn borer The adults have a wingspan of 22-32 mm and pale yellowish to olive brown forewings with [...] The eggs are laid in a mass and overlap like tiles on a roof. The average number of eggs per egg mass is 30. The larvae are up to 25 mm long; body pale

• Pollination checklist outdoor

  after delivery, or a maximum of one day later, to allow the bumblebees to gather food. Position the hives evenly throughout the plot for maximum results. [...] before opening the little doors to give the bumblebees to time to become calm again. Transportation and shaking movements can make the bumblebees restless. Protect [...] flowering period. For instance, position the hive on a crate or on a stack of stones. Flowering weeds may be visited by bumblebees in addition to the target crop

• Artificially lit crops pollination advice

  especially during winter to extend daytime for plants, can lead to issues for bumblebees. Grow lights emit the light spectrum relevant for plant growth and d [...] advice on how to overcome potential obstacles. From understanding the role of various pollination methods to implementing smart strategies for attracting [...] remains closed for a full day, it's better to close the hives as well. Bumblebees can fly and forage under artificial lighting but may struggle to orient themselves

• Shore fly

  planting substrate. Growers consider shore flies to be mostly a nuisance pest, but the insects can act as vectors for disease organisms, such as Fusarium , among [...] r organisms, they do not cause any direct damage to plant production. However, they are considered a nuisance pest because the flies : Leave their feces [...] deterrent to employees and browsing customers. Are capable of transmitting pathogens such as Fusarium , Pythium , and other root diseases. Life cycle and appearance

• Trianum effectively controls Pythium in cucumber

  He decided to do this in response to his crop’s susceptibility to Pythium. ‘My crop gets 20 hours of light a day, which means it requires a lot of water [...] which makes it susceptible to Pythium. A very acceptable level Kees grows Rijk Zwaan’s variety Skyson RZ, which has a lot of vigour and is suited to exposure [...] water. That larger quantity of water makes the plant more susceptible to Pythium. That’s why I needed to use Trianum as a preventative measure against Pythium

• Crop Protection

  benefits. Lower risk to human health Biological crop protection poses minimum to no risks to growers and consumers. It reduces exposure to toxic chemicals, [...] t interval – Safe to apply up to harvest with no waiting period. Low resistance risk – Pests typically do not develop resistance to natural enemies. Supports [...] protection products do not require a pre-harvest interval (PHI) due to the inherent safety. These agents do not pose risks to human health or the environment

• Effective thrips control with predatory mites

  indirect damage to a wide range of crops. Their ability to reproduce rapidly, damage plant tissue, and spread viruses makes them a serious threat to yield and [...] predatory mites have a somewhat higher sensitivity to chemical pesticides. Transeius montdorensis The predatory mite Transeius montdorensis is a versatile predator [...] therefore thrives in these conditions. A predatory mite solution for each growing environment We offer an expanded portfolio to suit every crop and condition:

• Japanese beetle

  than 100 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 [...] Europe, Popillia japonica was for the first time reported in northern Italy in 2014 where official control actions were taken to prevent further spread. The [...] The Japanese beetle is on the A2 list of the European Plant Protection Organization (EPPO). To prevent its further spread in Europe, occurrences outside