Tobacco whitefly

throughout the world. It causes damage in (sub-)tropical areas especially. The tobacco whitefly ( Bemisia tabaci ) is feared because of its high level of resistance [...] deposited on fruit makes it sticky. Dirt adheres to the fruit, and the growth of sooty moulds ( Cladosporium spp .) is encouraged, making it unsuitable for sale [...] was first identified on tobacco in Greece in 1889, hence the name tabaci . It has subsequently been found in most tropical and subtropical countries of

Powdery mildew

hardens the cell walls and makes it harder for the fungi to enter the leaves To reduce chances of powdery mildew in greenhouses, it is advised to first ventilate [...] to powdery mildew infection by dropping leaves that are not infected yet. It depends on the cultivar how soon after infection this happens. In apple, pear

Amazone Plants continues the path of organic cultivation

The company has focused on biological plant protection since it was founded. However, its highly automated production system makes this type of plant [...] Scheffers describes biological plant protection as a godsend. ‘It is going very well indeed. It would be unthinkable if we still had to keep using chemical [...] owned by Lex Scheffers and Fred van Zijl did not immediately have the wind at its back but the business started to take off in 2015. In 2019, the tomato nursery

Optimal placement of bumblebee hives

humans, it is crucial to position the hives in visible locations, enabling easy identification and access for both parties. For optimal visibility, it is [...] Yet, bumblebees need sunlight to be effective pollinators. Additionally, it is essential to maintain humidity around the hives below 80%. Hive placement [...] different seasons Increased light condition (Spring, summer) During these seasons, it is advisable to position the hives at a height of 20 – 60 cm above the ground

How to protect bumblebees in cold

incubating the brood when it gets colder. Balancing pollination activity and climate To achieve the best pollination results, it's essential to allow the [...] your crops < 0 °C: When it's extremely cold, all bumblebees will remain inside or around the hive to incubate the brood. It's crucial to protect the brood [...] their pollination activity. To ensure the best performance of bumblebees, it's crucial to maintain their hive temperature between 28-33 °C. They have their

Yellow rose aphid

autumn and produce eggs to overwinter). It is also holocyclic in parts of Europe, whereas throughout most of the world it is anholocyclic (i.e. only multiplying [...] widely distributed in Europe, North Africa, parts of Asia and South America. It attacks plants of the family Rosaceae and is a pest of strawberries and roses [...] The excess sugar is secreted in the form of honeydew, making the crop and its fruit sticky. Black sooty moulds grow on this honeydew, contaminating fruit

Knowing & recognizing

Knowing and recognizing does exactly what it implies. It empowers you with knowledge about the pest’s lifecycle and its many phases, as well as giving you the [...] understand the interaction between pests, diseases and their natural enemies. It explains how they spread in the crop, the damage they can cause, and specific [...] A knowledge company The use of biological control is not a simple process, it has become a complex system in which many aspects need to be considered. The

Integrated Pest Management

g pests; it's about achieving a balance in the ecosystem. The principles of IPM Prevention IPM focuses on prevention rather than reaction. It emphasizes [...] a sustainable and environmentally responsible approach to pest management. It employs a combination of strategies to prevent and control pests while minimizing [...] Pest Management is a dynamic and multifaceted strategy for pest control. It combines biological, cultural, physical, and chemical tools to manage pests

Eggplant

widely produced for its tasty fruit. In North America and Australia the fruit is called eggplant and in South Africa and Southeast Asia it is known as brinjal

Rice root aphid

a well-known pest in North America that survives outdoors all year round. It can affect plants grown in both soil and hydroponic systems. Unlike other [...] other aphids , most of this pest’s life cycle takes place underground, so it may be difficult to identify an infestation. These insects can reproduce year-round [...] The wingless form is dark olive-green, with a round body 1.4–2.4 mm long. It lives and feeds on the roots of the host plant. The winged form is about 1