• Root rot of carrot

  dark brown to black lesions of various shapes. The lesions can merge and eventually cover the entire surface of the carrot. The affected areas are firm, shallow [...] to annual crops. As far as is known, Daucus carota (carrot) is the only host plant of the fungus. How to prevent root rot of carrot Studies have shown that [...] During humid spells the surviving plants exhibit by necrotic leaf spots Life cycle and appearance of Root rot of carrots The fungus of R. carotae has delicate

• Precautionary measures for product allergies

  doctor. In case of a life-threatening situation call the emergency medical services immediately. A combination of factors The level of sensitivity differs [...] few weeks of the first moment of contact, or could take years to appear. Not everyone who is exposed to allergens will develop an allergy. It is difficult [...] n device, avoid direct contact and make sure that there is no one in the direct airflow of the blower. Hygiene Once you have finished your work, take off

• Black rot of carrots

  rot of carrots Black rot of carrots ( Alternaria radicina ) is a seed-transferred carrot disease. The seeds are the main source of primary infection and [...] death of seedlings. From the primary infection of leaves, this type of carrot disease can spread to the flowers (especially dangerous in crops for seed [...] spores surviving in the soil are the main source of infection. Especially wheat and barley reduce the number of surviving conidia in the soil. Use resistant

• Optimal placement of bumblebee hives

  seasons, it is advisable to position the hives at a height of 20 – 60 cm above the ground on the south side of the path. This location ensures that the hives [...] Correct placement of hives The right placement of bumblebee hives can significantly enhance the pollination efficiency of bumblebees. The following steps [...] away from the crop, with a maximum of two hives grouped together. Protection of the hive To maintain hive efficiency, it is crucial to shield the hives from

• Mycotal your natural partner for whitefly control

  Mycotal product is a bio-insecticide that contains the blastospores of Akanthomyces muscarius Ve6. Mycotal is a biological solution for a range of pests, including [...] When applied to the target pest, the spores of the fungus Akanthomyces muscarius attach to the whiteflies and germinate, penetrating the insect's cuticle [...] Whitefly is a common pest that can cause significant damage to crops and plants. An effective method for controlling whiteflies is through the use of ento

• Treatment of bumblebee stings and allergies

  epinephrine into the thigh in the case of a sting. Tests and treatments are available at the Allergology department of the RdGG (Dr de Groot) at the Diakonessehuis [...] stinger, as is the case with honeybees and wasps. Drones cannot sting. The stinger is a weapon for defence. When a bee stings, some venom is injected into [...] swelling, itchiness and redness at the site of the sting, lasting for only a couple of hours. This can occur directly after the sting, but more generally it

• Municipality Venray: biological control of oak processionary caterpillars

  In the Municipality of Venray a third of the tree stock in the area, some 11,000 trees, is oak. ‘We’ve been using Koppert’s nematode product Entonem as [...] According to Bergeijk, the results have been generally positive. ‘The trees that we have treated have been 90% cleared. What is interesting is that avenues running [...] against the oak processionary caterpillar for several years,’ explains Joep van Bergeijk, coordinator of oak processionary caterpillar management for the

• Tree specialist Wolterinck: Control of oak processionary caterpillar with Entonem

  witnessed the effect of Koppert’s nematode product Entonem on the oak processionary caterpillar. ‘We’ve been using nematodes for years. The product is our preferred [...] trees with leaves. Nematodes are a better solution for urban areas.’ Wolterinck BV sprays the nematodes when the caterpillar egg casings begin to emerge [...] needed, either of nematodes or of nematodes plus Bacillus thuringiensis -based products. ‘That is effective around ten days in and if the trees have at

• Less use of chemical pesticides due to Natutec Scout

  ''This facilitates the rapid identification of trends and shifts in pest and disease development. Of particular note is the utilization of the 'Heatmap' feature [...] The time of endless Excel sheets with rows full of scout data about disease and pest pressure is over for good at Scheurs in De Kwakel since they switched [...] individually inserted for every pathway. You have the option to manually count and enter the quantities of thrips or whitefly , or opt for automatic counting

• Pollination

  improve the quality and shelf-life of these products. Pollination is the transfer of pollen from the anthers of the flower to the stigma of the flower. [...] If the pollen is transferred from anther to stigma on the same flower it is called self-pollination. Cross pollination, is the transfer of pollen from [...] What is pollination? Pollination is an annual challenge for growers when it comes to the production of vegetables, fruit and seed. Well pollinated crops