Effective control with Chrysopa-E!

biocontrol of aphids, mealy bugs and Echinothrips Aphids and mealy bugs are difficult to control and an increasing problem in many crops in which hotspots [...] Advantages of Chrysopa-E Due to the attractive price of Chrysopa-E , it is possible to use many more beneficials and thus gain better control of pests, with [...] big menu in that respect.Due to the attractive price of Chrysopa-E, it is possible to use many more beneficials and thus gain better control of pests, with

Black leg of seedlings

Pythium affects roots, in particular those of seedlings. Infected plants lag in growth. Seedlings fall over (‘ damping-off ’). In slightly older plants [...] infection is the easy stripping of the skin from the root cortex with a finger nail. Life cycle and appearance of Black leg of seedlings Pythium belongs to [...] by humans or machinery. Pythium can survive very well in the soil or substrate in the absence of plants. Many species are entirely saprophytic, so these

Downy mildew of Cucurbits

On the underside of the leave fluffy growth appears which is first white and later turns grey-brown. This is actually the sporulation of the pathogens extruding [...] or surviving mycelium sporangia are formed, structures in which zoospores are produced. However, in downy mildews, sporangia often germinate directly and [...] extruding from the stomata. Life cycle and appearance of Downy mildew Pathogens causing downy mildew are not fungi but Oomycetes and related to Pythium

Mycotal your natural partner for whitefly control

available in all countries where the product is registered. Protect your crop when temperatures drop Even in the midst of winter, pests can be present in your [...] controlling whiteflies is through the use of entomopathogenic fungi, such as Akanthomyces muscarius ( formerly called Lecanicillium muscarium ). Our Mycotal [...] cide that contains the blastospores of Akanthomyces muscarius Ve6. Mycotal is a biological solution for a range of pests, including whiteflies that are

Treatment of bumblebee stings and allergies

to the site. In addition, a number of anti-itch ointments are available (e.g. containing diethyl-m-toluamide). In the rare case of a sting in the mouth or [...] natural environment in many countries. In addition, bumblebees and honeybees are used as pollinators in agricultural and horticultural crops. There are various [...] body through the stinger. In humans, this generates a short severe pain that then fades away. Occasionally (in approximately 1% of cases), an allergic reaction

HyFood takes habanero to another level with biological control

production manager. One of the key factors for the successful implementation of the biological control program was the training of personnel in pest monitoring [...] the leading exporter of several varieties of chili, representing 90% of total world consumption. In the last 10 years, exports of this fruit have had an [...] increase of 1.8% in volume and 11.4% in economic value, with the main client of Mexican chili being the United States, a country to which around 99% of the

Harnessing the Power of Parasitic Wasps

Amazone Plants continues the path of organic cultivation

proportion of the growing plants. In the end, everything more or less turned out fine – the plants in 12 cm pots were sold in 14 cm pots in the summer [...] always a strong population in the greenhouse crop and control of the thrips is maintained at the right level. The method works fine in this automated production [...] product of natural origin, such as Mycotal , twice a year, in the spring and in the autumn. Wim van der Meer explains, ‘Koppert is involved in a trial

La Hacienda Fresh increases crop profitability thanks to biological control

but also in the number of productive weeks and, therefore, in the profitability of the business. The implementation of a biological control program is [...] better quality of fruit for export, since it is produced in safer conditions." Importance of bell pepper cultivation in Mexico The profitability of a crop is [...] integrated management of pests and diseases, making it a benchmark in know-how in the production of peppers. The harvest cycle for peppers varies according

Less use of chemical pesticides due to Natutec Scout

facilitates the rapid identification of trends and shifts in pest and disease development. Of particular note is the utilization of the 'Heatmap' feature, wherein [...] 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 [...] observation of trends in pest pressure, whether they are escalating or diminishing, and offers insights into the most recent developments." Less use of chemical