• Brown soft scale

  enormous quantities of honeydew. This is usually the first visible symptom. Because of this, C. hesperidum is often attended by ants. The ants will clean and protect [...] General The brown soft scale Coccus hesperidum is very common in tropical and sub-tropical regions and is also a common pest in greenhouses throughout the [...] rich food source. The honeydew also quickly becomes infected by sooty moulds which can cover the leaves, flowers and fruit of the host and reduce photosynthesis

• Precautionary measures for product allergies

  you to cover your hands by wearing gloves. Application device If you use an application device, avoid direct contact and make sure that there is no one [...] Exposure via skin If there is a risk of exposure via your skin, we recommend that you wear protective clothing that covers your arms and legs (e.g. a [...] or could take years to appear. Not everyone who is exposed to allergens will develop an allergy. It is difficult to determine in practice which substance

• Whitefly

  are usually white or pale yellow in color. This is due to the wax produced by the adults, which is covering their body and wings. Some species have dark markings [...] the growth is obstructed by the stiff hairs. As soon as the red eyes of the adult whitefly are visible in the fourth larval instar, the stage is referred [...] control their population. Whitefly damage The damage caused by whiteflies can be recognized by several visible signs. Here are some of the common signs of

• 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 [...] company’s headquarters has two sections: one covering 7 hectares (crops without artificial lighting) and another covering 8 hectares (crops under artificial lighting) [...] Zevenhuizen, covers 11 hectares. As organic as possible Roots Growers grows the Piccolo variety, a mini vine cherry tomato. In this segment is plant protection

• Citrus mealybug

  followed by defoliation. The overall effect is a reduction of photosynthesis and therefore the yield. Flowers and fruit often drop off. Plant sap is rich in [...] produce little wax, so that the light yellow to pink body is visible through its waxy covering. There is often a darker longitudinal stripe running over the [...] form; they are soft and covered with a fine waxy material. They move very little. They can be distinguished from other mealy bugs by their possession of 18

• Powdery mildew

  General Powdery mildew is a fungal disease that is caused by many different species of fungi such as Erysiphe, Podosphaera, Oïdium, Leveillula. Damage [...] powdery mildew in greenhouses, it is advised to first ventilate by only opening the windows on the lee side. Please note, this is not relevant for other diseases [...] fungus causing powdery mildew is extremely sensitive to water and ‘hides’ on the underside of the leaves. Therefore, this is where the colonies mostly occur

• Corn rootworm

  virgifera virgifera ) is a chrysomelid beetle originating from North America, where it is regarded as the main pest of maize. Nowadays it is present in many [...] European countries, including Italy, where it is widespread in the maize-growing areas in the north. Maize is the only crop in which high population densities [...] consequently it is susceptible to serious damage. Adults may also be found on Poaceae, Asteraceae, Fabaceae and Cucurbitaceae. Damage symptoms Damage is caused

• Mottled arum aphid

  arum aphid is entirely by parthenogenesis, with unfertilized viviparous females continuously producing new generations of females. There is no sexual stage [...] cosmopolitan distribution and a wide host range. In temperate climates it is primarily a pest in greenhouses where it attacks many ornamentals , including [...] excellent substrate for the growth of black sooty mould. Large areas of mould covering the leaves can reduce photosynthesis and also result in an unattractive

• Natutec Mini-Airbug

  Adjustable dosing pot and mixing pot The Mini-Airbug is also available for use on trolleys and is then delivered with a converter Volume of dosing pot/drum [...] the blower Start the Mini-Airbug by pushing both buttons Walk at constant speed Hold the blower at the right angle to cover the crop well Storage conditions

• Pepper weevil

  the best approach is to monitor them during the cooler parts of the day, as this is when they are most active. Another recommendation is to inspect the ground [...] reddish-brown, or nearly black. Their main distinguishing feature is a ‘snout’ which is longer than their head and prothorax. Two days after hatching and [...] Overview They belong to the Curculionidae family, which is made up of more than 40,000 species. They have very hard bodies and are small in size. They