• Shore fly

  General Shore flies of the genus Scatella are a common greenhouse pest found throughout the United States, Canada and northern Mexico. In Europe and Asia [...] organic matter on planting substrate. Growers consider shore flies to be mostly a nuisance pest, but the insects can act as vectors for disease organisms, such [...] cause any direct damage to plant production. However, they are considered a nuisance pest because the flies : Leave their feces (as black flecks) on the

• Long-tailed mealybug

  instars which are at first kept beneath the body in a network of fine waxy threads. Over two or three weeks, a female produces 100-200 nymphs. In the summer [...] species often inhabits concealed places such as auxiliary buds and prefers a warm, humid environment. Damage symptoms Mealybugs inflict damage on the crop [...] yellowing of leaves, sometimes followed by defoliation. The overall effect is a reduction of photosynthesis and therefore the yield. Flowers and fruit often

• Trianum effectively controls Pythium in cucumber

  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. That larger quantity [...] 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 [...] Trianum-G because of my crop’s susceptibility to Pythium,’ explained Kees Hendriks. Together with Stefan Wubben, Kees Hendriks runs a farm covering over six

• Don Sanchez Fresh innovates with biological control in avocados

  raspberry production when it successfully controlled the white mite, a pest that had been a major problem for several berry growers in the region. That was [...] maintained a close relationship that has allowed them to go one step further. Pest and disease control in avocado trees In avocado production there are a number [...] because a law is coming that will limit the use of many molecules and insecticides. Together with Koppert, Don Sánchez Fresh has managed to implement a successful

• HyFood takes habanero to another level with biological control

  legal framework for entry into the U.S. market, one of the most important and demanding at a global level. Looking for a reliable partner To be consistent [...] thrips in time and release in a timely manner the beneficial that each one requires and thus be able to harvest a good product". A certified product at the [...] municipality of Linares, Nuevo León, HyFood - Hydroponic Premium Crops is a company dedicated to the production of different varieties of habanero peppers

• Nematodes established solution for Nesidiocoris in France

  onwards, which is really early. Nesidiocoris tenuis is a bug that has been a problem in France for a good 10 years. It causes significant damage, particularly [...] on the head and avoids our Macrolophus . Capsanem is a valuable ally!’ Audrey Vignaud is Koppert’s technical head of the consultant for the South East Region [...] in the north. ‘We had reached a technical impasse with this bug, especially in the “zero residue” programs. Capsanem is a powerful tool for managing Ne

• Green potted plants

  and specks and turn the plant into a decorative indoor object. The plant itself is a perennial, herbaceous plant with a straight stem. Croton belongs to [...] and need a moist, well-drained, humus-rich soils. Skimmia plants are strong and are tolerant of drought, but also air pollution. Dieffenbachia is a very popular

• 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, [...] will start to build up a population as soon as the conditions are favourable.This can become a serious threat to you crop in a later stage. New research [...] improved quality and shelf life A process of continuous improvement led by our dedicated research team recently produced a newly optimized Mycotal product

• Trichoderma harzianum

  such as manganese and iron available for the plant to absorb. As a result, it provides a natural and environmentally friendly approach to disease management [...] substrate or applied in furrow at sowing using a granulator Trianum is most effective when used preventive: a good and early colonization of the root system [...] advised to perform regular applications with Trianum-P to keep a high number of change to maintain a solid barrier around the roots.

• Tomato

  bacterial and fungal diseases pose a continuous threat to tomato plants, potentially decimating yields. IPM emerges as a critical strategy. This approach [...] plant bugs can be a concern in tomato crops, in particular the species Nezara viridula, Nesidiocoris tenuis and Engytatus modestu s. The Southern green [...] and small caterpillars, making it a valuable ally in integrated pest management strategies. However, they can become a problem if their density becomes