Strawberry

spider mites and other pest mites , thrips and whiteflies . These pests can cause significant damage to the plants, leading to reduced yields and compromised [...] powdery mildew and downy mildew. These diseases can weaken the plants, stunt their growth, and cause severe damage to both foliage and fruits, if not properly [...] IPM strategies is crucial for effectively controlling and mitigating the impacts of these pests and diseases. By combining various techniques such as cultural

Blueberry

includes pest monitoring, cultural practices, biological control and chemical control, as needed. By using non-chemical methods and reducing the use of [...] blueberry growers can mitigate the damage caused by pests and diseases, preserve the quality of their crops, and promote sustainable practices for long-term crop [...] predatory mites , parasitic wasps and predatory beetles. These natural enemies feed on pests, reducing their numbers and preventing them from causing significant

Cucumber

IPM strategies is crucial for effectively controlling and mitigating the impacts of these pests and diseases. By combining various techniques such as cultural [...] biological control agents, resistant cultivars and targeted pesticide applications, growers can maintain a balance between pest control and environmental [...] proactive approaches involve regular and systematic inspection of crops to identify the presence and severity of pests and diseases. Growers use various techniques

Cannabis

because it effectively controls pests and diseases, promotes sustainable practices, delays pest resistance, ensures product safety and quality, offers long-term [...] 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 [...] miners , fungus gnats and shoreflies, mealybugs , scale, and other pest mites like broad mite and hemp russet mites. These pests can damage the plants

Leaf miners

Biological control of leaf miners Leaf miners are damaging pests that tunnel through leaves, reducing photosynthesis and weakening plant growth. Their feeding [...] lower crop quality and can open the way for secondary infections. Effective leaf miner control is essential to protect plant vitality and maintain marketable [...] marketable yields. Biological control of leaf miners combines effective natural enemies and monitoring tools to target different pest stages: Beneficial nematodes

Flies

Biological control of flies Flies are a common pest problem in greenhouse and field crops, where they disturb plant growth, spread diseases and affect crop [...] healthy and high-quality crops. Biological control of flies combines targeted monitoring and natural enemies that reduce both larval and adult populations: [...] developed into a major pest on soft fruits in Europe and North America. Sciarid flies and shore flies are mainly a problem in greenhouses. Their larvae live in

Trichoderma harzianum

agriculture and integrated pest management practices has various advantages: It controls different soil-borne diseases It strengthens the plant and promotes [...] uptake, and enhance overall plant vigor. Its versatility and effectiveness make it a valuable tool for sustainable agriculture and integrated pest management [...] is available as wettable granules ( Trianum-P ) and micro granules ( Trianum-G ). Control plant diseases with Trichoderma harzianum The beneficial fungus

Knowing & recognizing

and their natural enemies. This book provides the reader with the necessary information to understand the interaction between pests, diseases and their natural [...] ago and revised in 2003, the latest edition comprises 443 pages, 700 photographs, and dozens of illustrations of the most prevalent pests, diseases and [...] crop protection Knowing and recognizing does exactly what it implies. It empowers you with knowledge about the pest’s lifecycle and its many phases, as well

Whitefly

Biological control of whitefly Whiteflies are common pests in greenhouse and field crops, feeding on plant sap and transmitting harmful viruses. Their feeding [...] prevent the spread of diseases. Biological control of whiteflies uses a combination of natural enemies and tools that target different pest stages: Parasitic [...] larvae and host feeding. Predatory mites and bugs feed on eggs and larvae of whiteflies. Beneficial fungi are very effective for whitefly control. Sticky

Bacterial wilt, brown rot

plant pathogenic bacterium. It is a soil-borne disease and colonises the xylem, causing bacterial wilt and brown rot in a very wide range of potential host [...] well in water and in many different soil types and on alternative hosts like weeds. It invades the plants through wounds or stomata and then spreads into [...] Bacterial wilt, brown rot Use disease free propagation materials (seed, cuttings, tubers) Disinfect cutting knives and tools Control root rot nematodes as the