• Early blight

  January 1, 1970

  are brown lesions on stem and foot. On fruits, dark sunken, leathery lesions occur at the side of the stem. Life cycle and appearance of Early blight From [...] Alternaria species is the asexual stage. Conidia and mycelium overwinter in the soil and on crop residues and cause primary infection of the leaves. Survival [...] Typically, Alternaria causes early blight of potato and early blight of tomato, which presents itself as spots on leaves, petals and stems. These spots can

• Maximize pollination in tomato

  January 1, 1970

  , and expert tips on how to successfully integrate commercial bumblebees into your tomato cultivation. Let's delve into the world of bumblebee-assisted [...] generate vibrations, aiding in the transfer of pollen. Within one to four hours, the bumblebee's jaw imprints on the flower, commonly known as bite marks [...] occur before the flower closes. The duration of flower openness varies between one to three days, depending on environmental conditions. To evaluate pollination

• Black rot of carrots

  January 1, 1970

  appearance of Black rot of carrots Black rot of carrots ( Alternaria radicina ) is a seed-transferred carrot disease. The seeds are the main source of primary [...] case of black rot of carrots ( Alternaria radicina ) up to 8 years. Damage symptoms Black rot of carrots ( Alternaria radicina ) causes death of seedlings [...] Alternaria species is the asexual stage. Conidia and mycelium overwinter in the soil and on crop residues and cause primary infection of the leaves. Survival

• Transforming crop protection: the rise of predatory mites

  September 8, 2025

  part of that.” The Swirskii breakthrough that changed everything One of his earliest and most impactful projects at Koppert was the introduction of Amblyseius [...] the backbone of protocols tackling invasive pests like Thrips parvispinus and Scirtothrips in peppers. The power of mites and the role of research Why [...] them the cornerstone of many integrated pest management (IPM) strategies in the region. Behind these successes is a solid foundation of research. From lab

• HyFood takes habanero to another level with biological control

  January 1, 1970

  exported is destined. "One of the main challenges we face in exporting to the United States is that there is a legal framework that prohibits the use of certain [...] level Mexico is the leading exporter of several varieties of chili, representing 90% of total world consumption. In the last 10 years, exports of this fruit [...] municipality of Linares, Nuevo León, HyFood - Hydroponic Premium Crops is a company dedicated to the production of different varieties of habanero peppers

• Supplementary Feeding for Biological Control: A Complete Guide

  July 24, 2024

  most slightly extending the life span of the predators at the expense of decrease feeding on pests. On these types of crops, beneficial insects are typically [...] nutritious source of pollen. The only time it makes sense to place pollen out in peppers is right at the beginning of the crop when there is a gap in flowering [...] Intraguild Predation – is when varied species of biocontrol prey on one another. Providing a supplemental food source can reduce levels of intraguild predation

• Spider Mite Predators; Choosing the Best Biological For Your Situation

  July 24, 2024

  few weeks. Thankfully, there are many choices of predators on the market that can help with a spider mite infestation, but some of them are specialized to [...] Predators - These are predatory mites that prey on, and can reproduce on, a host of pests. They will prey on spider mites , but do not have a strong preference [...] mites that are primarily focused on preying on web spinning mites such as Two-Spotted Spider Mite, but can also survive on other food sources such as thrips

• Thrips

  January 1, 1970

  smaller and lack wings. One of the most distinctive features of thrips larvae is their characteristic "frass," which is a type of waste material that they [...] feed on all aerial parts of the plant and are fairly mobile. Immediately after hatching, the larvae begin to feed on plant tissue on the underside of the [...] both pairs of wings are fully developed. Only at this stage can the particular species of thrips be identified based on form, colour and pattern of hairs.

• Beneficial nematodes

  January 1, 1970

  Determine the required nematode quantity based on the infestation severity and treatment area and as indicated on the product labels Store nematodes in a [...] applications based on pest severity and nematode species Monitor and adjust your treatment plan as needed Video: How to use nematodes Types of nematodes In [...] group of worms belonging to the phylum Nematoda. Nematodes are characterized by their unsegmented, cylindrical bodies, and they come in a variety of sizes

• Sciarid flies

  January 1, 1970

  plants. Direct damage is the immediate result of larvae feeding on the roots. The larvae feed mainly on decaying plant material and on algae and fungi present [...] plant material. Damage symptoms The larvae of sciarid flies feed mainly on organic remains and the fungi that grow on them, although some species can also eat [...] plant death is generally local. Young plants that are kept humid and well-watered are particularly at risk. Life cycle and appearance of Sciarid flies