Fusarium spp.

sulphureum (Dry rot of potato): Potato ( Solanum tuberosum) Fusarium solani : Members of the Fusarium solani species complex (FSSC) are capable of causing disease [...] yellow and wilt, mostly on one side of the plant. Finally, the whole plant wilts. Other symptoms are brown discolouration of the xylem vessels, which can [...] infection decreases the baking quality of wheat and brewing qualities of barley. Furthermore, mycotoxins are produced, of which DON (deoxynivalenol) is the

Aphidius ervi

ervi is most effective between 20 and 25°C (68 and 77°F). This natural enemy is not effective at temperatures above 30°C/86°F. Behaviour of the parasitic [...] control of aphids . The natural enemy Aphidius ervi has been widely utilized in various agricultural regions around the world due to its effectiveness. An [...] ervi female wasp can parasitize hundreds of aphids within two days. Aphidius ervi is used for the control of the following pests: Potato aphid ( Macrosiphum

Horiver Wetstick

White: Lygus spp. Green: Echinothrips americanus Mode of action Insect pests are attracted to the colour of the sticky trap and get caught in the glue. Presentation [...] Outer cards with glue at one side only Downloads SDS Horiver Wetstick Application Place traps in areas with high risk of pest infestation such as areas [...] Use Horiver Wetstick for trapping and monitoring of different flying insects. Pests Yellow: whitefly , thrips , fungus gnats, leaf miners Blue: thrips

Aphidius colemani

colemani is most effective between 20 and 25°C (68 and 77°F). The effectivity is reduced at temperatures above 30°C/86°F. Behaviour of parasitic wasp Aphidius [...] parasitization itself, the disturbance of the aphid population by the presence of the parasitic wasp also has an effect: the alarmed aphids secrete a warning [...] colemani is widely used in the biological control of aphids . Aphidius colemani is used for the control of the following pests: Cotton aphid ( Aphis gossypii

Corn earworm

female lays small quantities of eggs, between one and three, in the hairs of green ears of corn. The larvae feed on the hairs of the young corn and on the [...] adults have a brown-coloured body, with a wingspan of 35 to 40 mm and a dark stripe on the side edge of the forewings and hindwings; they live for around [...] flowers and fruit from the host plant, as well as on the corn of immature cobs and ears. Adults of corn earworm are nocturnal, since they react to light radiation

Tomato looper

black dot above the lateral yellow lines. There are three pairs of prolegs, instead of the normal five and therefore the caterpillar moves with the same [...] usually attached to the underside of leaves within folded edges, on random objects and on tomato fruit, often in a bunch of ripening tomatoes, however, it [...] twin-spot moth or tomato looper ( Chrysodeixis chalcites ) belongs to the family of Noctuidae . It is a tropical and subtropical species originating in the M

Tomato leaf miner

tomato and melon. Loss of leaves also reduces yield. In full-grown plants of fruiting vegetable crops, however, a considerable quantity of foliage can get damaged [...] ovipositor, usually in the upper side of the leaf. Egg spots are oval and hard to distinguish from feeding spots. Larvae of Liriomyza bryoniae are transparent [...] ornamental crops, this is usually of less significance. Seedlings and young plants can be completely destroyed as a result of the direct damage caused by leaf

Plant Pollinator interactions in high temperatures

temperatures of more than 30° C for a couple of hours has a negligible effect on pollination. However, a full day above 30° C has an immediate effect on pollination [...] n, use of air-cooling systems, use of evaporation systems. During periods of hot weather, when the temperature exceeds 30° C for large parts of the day [...] regardless of light levels. For beefsteak and truss tomatoes on the vine, an average 24-hour temperature of more than 21° C has adverse effects on the setting

Diglyphus isaea

). Release parasitic wasps between the leaves of the crop in the morning or in the evening The dosage of the parasitic wasp Diglyphus isaea depends on [...] distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Best conditions for Diglyphus isaea Diglyphus isaea is most effective at t [...] a result of which the leaf miner larva dies. A few days after being parasitized, the leaf miner larva turns flaccid and brown. Older larvae of D. isaea

Feltiella acarisuga

and identifying the presence of eggs, larvae, pupae, and adults of Feltiella acarisuga , growers can gauge the effectiveness of this biocontrol agent in managing [...] through effective biological control. The predatory gall midge Feltiella acarisuga is used for the control of the following pests: Spider mites Some of the [...] adapt the amount of food they consume to the density of the spider mite population. Where there are large, localised concentrations of spider mite, Feltiella