Knowing & recognizing

s of the most prevalent pests, diseases and their natural enemies. This book provides the reader with the necessary information to understand the interaction [...] giving you the ability to recognize the pest or disease you are up against by means of detailed illustrations and close-up photographs. The knowledge gained [...] gained will equip you to find the best sustainable solutions. First published 25 years ago and revised in 2003, the latest edition comprises 443 pages

Root rot of carrot

features hence is not easy to place it at the generic level. Årsvoll was the first to identify and describe the fungus in Norway, in 1965. An infection can [...] through the soil and the air. The fungus develops at temperatures ranging from -3°C to 25°C, with an optimum around 18°C. Lesions are dark brown to black [...] proportional to the proximity to carrot rootlets. Conidia on leaflets produced a germ tube, an appressorium and an infection peg into an epidermal cell

Trianum-P improves open field pepper production in Portugal

Aubergine (90 ha). The great challenge facing the production of crops for the processing industry is to work at a low price in which the fruit and vegetable [...] out with the company Sociedade Agrícola Militão, in the town of Ribatejo, in a pepper crop for the processing industry. Pedro Militão is one of the two owners [...] zero residue. Trianum has proven to be a good solution that eliminates the need to use pesticides to control diseases at the soil level in industrial crops

Consumers

farmers around the world to combat pests and diseases in a natural and sustainable way. In this way, we hope to make an active contribution to a sustainable [...] therefore sells its products exclusively to professional growers and farmers. In order to provide you with the best possible service as a consumer, we have [...] We hope you will find the answer to your question in this list. Biological crop protection What is biological crop protection ? The idea behind biological

Yellow rose aphid

presence in the crop. The yellow rose aphid is holocyclic in North America (i.e. they mate in autumn and produce eggs to overwinter). It is also holocyclic [...] extract nutrients from the plant and disturb the balance of growth hormones. As a result, the plant’s growth is retarded giving rise to deformed leaves. Retarded [...] ornamental crops. At the same time, photosynthesis in the leaves is reduced, affecting production. The yellow rose aphid is also a vector of several viruses

Spidex Vital FAQ

anything change to the mode of application? No, continue to introduce Spidex Vital the way you recommend your customers to obtain the best pest control. [...] anything change to the rate of application? No, continue to introduce Spidex Vital in the numbers you recommend your customers to obtain the best pest control [...] n of Phytoseiulus persimilis. Is this a different Phytoseiulus species to the Spidex I am used to? No, it is exactly the same Phytoseiulus species as in

Biological Pest Control

and then release them into the affected area. For example, the introduction of the Australian lady beetle to North America helped control cottony cushion [...] biological control is a method of pest management that involves the periodic release of natural enemies or beneficial organisms into an area to reduce pest [...] referred to as biocontrol, is a method of managing pests using natural predators, parasitoids, or pathogens. This approach partners with nature to maintain

Neoseiulus californicus

before use Push the centre of the cap to open the dosage hole Carefully sprinkle material on leaves Make sure the material remains on the leaves for at least [...] sunlight Sachets already have an exit hole Hold sachets by the cardboard strip at the top, to avoid damaging the predatory mites The dosage of Spical -Plus and [...] persimilis in the complete absence of food, remaining in the crop to await the arrival of new prey. Life cycle of Neoseiulus californicus The developmental

Aphidoletes aphidimyza

predigestion of the body contents. The larva then sucks out the body fluids, leaving the dead aphid hanging by its snout from the leaf to turn brown or black [...] species. The time required to consume an aphid can vary from a few minutes to several hours, depending on the age and nutritional condition of the predator [...] settings. The predatory gall midge Aphidoletes aphidimyza is used for the control of the following pests: Aphids Aphidoletes aphidimyza is available at

Pollination checklist tomato

cooling. Position the hive so that it is easily visible both to the bumblebees and to people Ensure the hive is horizontal Protect the hive against condensation [...] bumblebee bites onto the flower and makes the flower vibrate. This is known as buzz pollination. The imprints of the bumblebee's jaw on the flower (bite marks) [...] pollinated. The flower needs to have been pollinated before it closes. Depending on the conditions, a flower will remain open for one to three days. To check