Hop

grower with the ability to extend up to 20 inches a week, and even 50 ft tall in one season. They are typically trained on strings up to 25 ft tall. The hop [...] Although frequently referred to as hops “vine”, this plant is technically a bine. Bines have stout stems with stiff hairs to aid them in climbing. They are [...] hop is native to the temperate Northern Hemisphere where currently the most acreage of production occurs. Although these plants have a very long life cycle

Black bean aphid

aphid is mainly due to direct feeding damage. Indirect damage is caused through the transmission of plant viruses. Infestations start usually at the younger [...] sugars, but has a low protein content. Aphids therefore need to extract large quantities of sap to get sufficient protein. The excess sugar is secreted in the [...] of growth hormones. As a result, the plant’s growth is retarded giving rise to deformed leaves or, if the infestation occurs early enough in the season,

Natutec Airobreez

the battery is fully charged when the light is green Place the battery to connect to the device Clip on the shoulder belt of the Natutec Airobreez Place the [...] speed for the determined amount to be released Remove the cap of the reservoir Fill the reservoir with the material to be released and close the reservoir [...] Select the right blowing speed and start walking in a constant pace Hold blower horizontally and at the right angle to cover crop well Download manual Storage

An unexpected solution: the story of Fernando Rodríguez and Koppert's predatory mites

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V10

crop cycle Timing Apply V10 to newly planted tomato crops, preferably as soon as possible and before the first flowers start to open at the latest. Storage [...] V10 can be used to protect tomato plants against damaging symptoms of virulent strains of Pepino mosaic virus . Diseases Pepino mosaic virus (PepMV EU [...] the plant. Infection by other PepMV isolates is severely compromised due to its degradation by RNA silencing. In this way the plant is equipped with a

Spotted Wing Drosophila

respiration tubes extend from the fruit but are difficult to see. Larval feeding in the fruit leads to fruit tissue collapse. Even if the fruits have not collapsed [...] exposes fruits to secondary pathogens (e.g. bacteria, fungi and yeasts). Finally, deterioration of fruit can increase its susceptibility to attack by other [...] General Since the start of its invasion in 2008/2009, the spotted wing drosophila, which is originally from Asia, has spread extensively in North and South

Natutec Airbug

the dosing pot to the revolving head of the blower Place the tube of the blower in the belt Turn on the switch of the Airbug to start releasing the material [...] components: Blowing device and extendable stick Belt with holder to carry handle Extension handle to adjust working height Batteries (12V) with charger Belt bag [...] holes to the required dosage based on the information provided in the table on the underside of the pot Fill the dosing pot with the material to be released

Limonica Ulti-Mite

in the crop, not exposed to direct sunlight Sachets already have an exit hole Hold sachets by the cardboard strip at the top, to avoid damaging the predatory [...] climate, crop and pest density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction preventively or as soon as the first pest mites [...] and 77°F). It is not effective above 30°C (86°F). A. limonicus is sensitive to relative humidity below 70%. Combined use Can be combined with Orius spp.

Drososan

action The Drososan trap needs to be used in combination with Fruit Fly Attractant. The spotted wing drosophila are attracted to the trap by the liquid attractant [...] surrounding trees and shrubs. Traps will be less effective once fruit starts to ripen. Combined use Use in combination with Fruit Fly Attractant. Storage [...] trap they drown in the attractant. The trap has been specifically designed to prevent the undesired trapping of other insects. Presentation One trap with

Natutec Mini-Airbug

around your waist Connect the cable to the battery Attach the dosing pot to the revolving head of the blower Start the Mini-Airbug by pushing both buttons [...] dosing pot to the required dosage based on the information provided in the table on the underside of the pot Fill the dosing pot with the material to be released [...] airflow from the fan guarantees a uniform distribution of this material up to a distance of at least 2 metres from the Mini-Airbug. Product components The