• Akanthomyces muscarius

  muscarium ) is a species of beneficial fungi commonly used in biological pest control . This fungus is known for its effectiveness in controlling various insect [...] mix with a wide range of other plant protection products, making it easy to integrate in your current spraying program. An added benefit is that it leaves [...] ly friendly method of pest control in agriculture and horticulture. Best conditions for use Akanthomyces muscarius The efficacy of Akanthomyces muscarius

• Plant Pollinator interactions in high temperatures

  temperature: Impact of radiant heat and humidity A glasshouse air temperature of 30° C at a humidity of 80% can still results in good pollination. At [...] an intensity of no more than 400 watts. The table in figure 3 gives a representation of what the best conditions are for pollination. Of course, these [...] by a combination of high humidity deficit and elevated temperature. In conventional greenhouses in warm climates, this is typical of summer plantings.

• Grey mould

  Botrytis cinerea ) is part of the foot rot complex, which causes rotting of the foot and may cause death of the plants. In cucumber and tomato the fungus [...] fungus in many environments. It survives in plant parts like bulbs and crop residues or as sclerotia (drought- and cold-resistant structures) in the soil [...] fruit. In potted plants, the cuttings die due to carry-over infection from infected parent plants. Life cycle and appearance of Grey mould Spores of grey

• Supplementary Feeding for Biological Control: A Complete Guide

  July 24, 2024

  advantage, both in terms of providing food to prevent starvation in low prey situations and in ensuring a more diverse food source in high prey situations [...] population of beneficials than without, ensuring higher levels of pest protection in your crop. Typical environmental needs include the presence of specialized [...] Outside of this, supplementary feeding will only minimize starvation, at most slightly extending the life span of the predators at the expense of decrease

• Damping-off

  mostly occurs in young plants and damage is more extensive in young crops. Damage symptoms Pythium affects roots, in particular those of seedlings. Infected [...] 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 [...] General Pythium is considered a ‘weak pathogen’, meaning that it can usually only affect plants that are in a sub-optimal condition or suffer from stress

• Understanding Orius

  July 12, 2024

  difficult to detect in these plant areas. In crops like cannabis, Thripor will have a harder time establishing because of the amount of trichomes that can [...] tool in Integrated Pest Management systems (IPM)! Thripor (Orius insidiosus) is a common predatory bug that has been widely used in IPM-programs in North [...] es. In Canada, in an unlit greenhouse, when using it preventatively and wanting them to establish, it is best not to apply Thripor from the end of September

• Plant Disease Management

  disposing of diseased plant material is essential to prevent the spread of pathogens. This practice is particularly important in containing the spread of diseases [...] the use of living organisms to suppress or control plant pathogens, which are microorganisms that cause diseases in plants. The primary goal of biological [...] which means avoiding planting the same crop in the same location year after year. Rotating crops disrupts disease cycles and reduces the buildup of pathogens

• Effective thrips control with predatory mites

  health. Koppert is the pioneer in the development of predatory mite solutions, starting in 1967 with the production of the predatory mite Phytoseiulus [...] optimize your current IPM strategy, our global team of crop protection specialists is ready to help. Get in touch for tailored advice! Get in touch [...] Thrips are one of the most challenging pests in horticulture and agriculture, causing both direct and indirect damage to a wide range of crops. Their ability

• Mealybugs and scales

  low in proteins and rich in sugars. In order to gain an adequate intake of protein, mealybugs must ingest large quantities of sap, getting rid of the excess [...] the reduced level of photosynthesis in the leaves also reduces flower and fruit production; in ornamental crops, the mere presence of mealybugs is sufficient [...] produce honeydew (on which moulds grow) resulting in considerable damage in ornamental and fruit crops and loss of value. Armoured scales do not produce honeydew

• Cannabis

  Biological pest control in cannabis Thrips control Biological pest control of thrips in cannabis can be achieved effectively through the use of various biocontrol [...] different stages of development. Fungus gnat control In the realm of cannabis cultivation, biological solutions have emerged as effective allies in combatting [...] attract a lot of different pests and diseases that can cause problems. Biological control is a key component of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) in cannabis