• Grey mould

  Botryotinia fuckeliana / Botrytis cinerea ) is a commonly found fungus in many environments. It survives in plant parts like bulbs and crop residues or [...] much vegetative growth, in order to maintain a microclimate which is not humid enough for grey mould Provide sufficient ventilation in greenhouse crops Remove [...] plants or plant parts in a closed plastic bag In tomato: prune with a knife and not by hand, to avoid rugged, irregular wound surfaces In cucumber: remove dead

• Anso-Mite

  m 2 /release. Releases should be repeated at least 3 times at weekly intervals or until control is achieved. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized [...] Amblyseius andersoni is effective at temperatures above 14°C/57°F. Optimum temperatures are between 20 and 28°C (68 and 82°F). A. andersoni is sensitive to relative [...] g. European red mite , Panonychus ulmi ) and rust mites. Crops Do not use in tomato. Mode of action Predatory mites use their piercing mouthparts to extract

• Chrysopa

  conditions Chrysoperla carnea is effective in a wide temperature range including low temperatures (average > 12°C/54°F). It is most effective at 20-28°C (68-82°F) [...] their body fluids. Visual effect Prey is sucked out, shrivelled skins are difficult to find. Chrysoperla carnea is active mainly during the night. The larvae [...] first pests are detected in the crop. Introduction rates typically range from 2-20 per m 2 /release. Releases should be made in infested areas only and

• Black rot of carrots

  General The only known stage in all Alternaria species is the asexual stage. Conidia and mycelium overwinter in the soil and on crop residues and cause [...] are wet. Small differences in optimum temperatures occur between species, but in general, the risk of Alternaria infection is larger under quite warm and [...] Species may differ in specific symptoms. Life cycle and appearance of Black rot of carrots Black rot of carrots ( Alternaria radicina ) is a seed-transferred

• Swirski-Mite LD

  swirskii is most effective at temperatures between 20 and 32°C (68 and 90°F). It is not effective at temperatures below 18°C/64°F. Amblyseius swirskii is sensitive [...] Sachets in cardboard box. Carrier Bran. Downloads Predatory mites whitepaper Predatory Mites Poster Application Hang sachets in sheltered locations in the [...] and eggs and larvae of whitefly . Crops Do not use in tomato. Mode of action Predatory mites multiply in the sachet and disperse into the crop over a period

• Biological Pest Control

  infestations in a greenhouse. Augmentative biological control can provide rapid results and is particularly useful when natural enemies are insufficient in the [...] populations in check. This approach not only reduces the environmental impact but also minimizes the risk of pesticide resistance, making it a sustainable [...] friendly products, the demand for biological pest control methods is likely to grow, making it a forward-looking choice for agriculture and pest management

• Tomato russet mite

  plants. Aculops lycopersici was detected for the first time in Australia and is a pest in tomatoes in all areas where they are grown. Other members of the [...] Vasates destructor and Phyllocoptes destructor in older publications) belongs to the family Eriophyidae. It does not produce galls but lives freely (vagrant) [...] turn a rusty brown colour, and in serious cases they may snap. The fruit can also be affected, and when this happens in tomatoes, the skin becomes coarse

• Japanese beetle

  build up and spread steadily in the US. In Europe, Popillia japonica was for the first time reported in northern Italy in 2014 where official control actions [...] originates from north-eastern Asia. It was first observed in the US more than 100 years ago. Although not a pest in Japan, extensive turf, and a lack of [...] spread. The Japanese beetle is on the A2 list of the European Plant Protection Organization (EPPO). To prevent its further spread in Europe, occurrences outside

• Navigating the Whitefly Battle

  March 6, 2024

  density. It is ineffective in tomato crops due to leaf hairs. Dicyphus hesperus It is known to offer effective control in tomato production. However, it reproduces [...] stages. It is not an efficient predator to use because it is not a great searcher. The larvae and adults only feed upon contact. If food is lacking in its [...] use in tomatoes due to the presence of leaf hairs. Note: While highly effective in most crops, it is crucial to note (again) their limitations in tomato

• Amblyseius andersoni

  Amblyseius andersoni is sensitive to relative humidity below 65%. In tomato, use of Amblyseius andersoni is not recommended as it is hindered by the glandular [...] 5 mm in size. Predatory mites are usually found on the lower surface of the leaves, often in the corner of the main vein and lateral veins. It is not possible [...] mite Amblyseius andersoni is also available in breeding sachets ( Anso-Mite Plus ). In this case the predatory mites multiply in the sachet and disperse