FAQ Nematodes

temperatures and certainly not outside a host. Only if the nematode is in the host and the temperature is not too low is there a small chance that the nematodes [...] Packaging and formulation What is the substance the nematodes are packed in? In order for the nematodes to survive during transport and storage they need to [...] on the pump and the spray boom? The pressure on the nozzle may not exceed 20 bar (190 psi), with conventional large volume nozzles. Why should the soil

Brown soft scale

infected by sooty moulds which can cover the leaves, flowers and fruit of the host and reduce photosynthesis and respiration. Life cycle and appearance of Brown [...] spots. The colour of the scale darkens as the female ages. The size, shape and characteristics of the female also vary with different host plants. The middle [...] hesperidum is often attended by ants. The ants will clean and protect the coccids and in turn benefit from a rich food source. The honeydew also quickly becomes

Flowering potted plants

of flowering potted plants, the most common species are: Poinsettia is well known and popular for its large red, white and green leaves, especially around [...] grown indoors and are used as ornamental houseplants in countries with colder climates. Kalanchoe is a tropical, succulent flowering plant and a genus that [...] around Christmas. Begonia is a perennial flowering plants and belongs to the family of Begoniaceae . The genus consists of 1,795 different plant species. Some

Bumblebee pollination

Natupol colonies produced more brood and bees over a longer period of time, prolonging the overall pollination Best availability in the market Natupol colonies [...] contribute to the preservation of biodiversity and the overall health of ecosystems Why are bumblebees good pollinators? Bumblebees are very effective and efficient [...] hive design developed over the years helps bumblebees to save 20% of the energy usually spent on cooling and heating the hive. High quality bumblebees Vital

Mycotal your natural partner for whitefly control

whiteflies and germinate, penetrating the insect's cuticle and invading the body cavity. Once inside, the fungus releases enzymes that break down the insect's [...] pepper, and ornamental plants. How Mycotal works When applied to the target pest, the spores of the fungus Akanthomyces muscarius attach to the whiteflies [...] organs, leading to its death. The fungus then uses the dead insect as a source of nutrients to grow and produce more spores, which can infect other insects

Cotton aphid

including the cucumber mosaic virus. Nymphs and adults extract nutrients from the plant and disturb the balance of growth hormones. As a result, the plant’s [...] if the infestation occurs early enough in the season, the death of young plants. Retarded growth and defoliation reduce yield. Plant sap is rich in sugars [...] pepper and many ornamental plants such as chrysanthemum and kalanchoe. The cotton aphid ( Aphis gossypii ) is distributed throughout the world but prefers

How to protect bumblebees from heat

Placing the hive near the ground on the shade of the crop can keep the temperatures inside the hive lower. Shading Providing effective shading to the top and [...] and the sides of the hive or providing an installation above the central walkway could benefit the bumblebees in high temperatures. Other cooling methods [...] built for hot climate The study of climatic and environmental conditions in which bumblebees need to operate in various countries worldwide conducted over

Mycotal FAQ

high humidity, the fungus then grows through the insect cuticle and produces spores on the outside of the cadaver, which may spread the infection to other [...] Mycotal, the spores germinate and grow into hyphae that penetrate the pest’s body cavity. Here they proliferate and destroy the tissues, killing the insect [...] a fungus that disables and kills insects. The product is packed in a cardboard box which contains a bag of blastospores of the unique fungus, Akanthomyces

Fusarium wilt

First the leaves turn yellow and wilt, mostly on one side of the plant. Finally, the whole plant wilts. Other symptoms are brown discolouration of the xylem [...] xylem vessels which can be seen when the stems are cut. In banana, whole plantations may die and the soil may not be suitable for planting for many years [...] may occur and cause different symptoms. Fusarium oxysporum is the only Fusarium that actually grows inside the vessel system of the host plant and spreads

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