• American serpentine leaf miner

  pea, bean and potato. In greenhouses, it is mainly found on gerbera and chrysanthemum. Today the insect is widespread across the whole world. Damage symptoms [...] exit hole in the leaf with its mouth parts. After roughly one hour the larva crawls out of the leaf and falls to the ground. This occurs in the early morning [...] morning. The larva crawls into the ground to pupate. A small percentage of the larvae remain hanging on the leaf and pupate there.

• Box Tree Moth No More: Buxatrap and Capsanem

  June 13, 2024

  (that is why early detection of the pest is crucial). It is recommended that the nematodes are applied when there is a high humidity level around the leaves [...] The Box Tree Moth ( Cydalima perspectalis ) is an oligophagous species (eating only specific kinds of food). Sadly, this food is the leaves of Box Wood [...] and the United Kingdom. Now, it has been detected in Canada. It has mainly established in Ontario, between Toronto and Windsor. However, in the summer

• Roots Growers positive about Mycotal against whitefly

  although the level of infestation is lower, he will also apply Mycotal in the unlit crops this year. Improved Mycotal still the best product In recent years [...] infestation is higher and whitefly levels are high earlier in the year. We could theoretically spray everything in the greenhouse to death during crop rotation [...] notice that the whitefly’s development cycle had clearly been inhibited in the spots treated with Mycotal. We used the same dosage of Enermix in the three test

• FAQ Nematodes

  Only if the nematode is in the host and the temperature is not too low is there a small chance that the nematodes can overwinter. However, this is never [...] finer than 0.3 mm. If there is any doubt, remove all filters. What pressure can be on the pump and the spray boom? The pressure on the nozzle may not exceed [...] What is the substance the nematodes are packed in? In order for the nematodes to survive during transport and storage they need to be packed in a carrier

• V10

  throughout the plant. Infection by other PepMV isolates is severely compromised due to its degradation by RNA silencing. In this way the plant is equipped [...] Shake the bottle well before use Use a disinfected bucket which is rinsed well with water before use Dilute 0.8 litre V10 with 8 litres of cold water (4- [...] expanded leaf which is positioned below the growing point Using a sponge with a scouring pad wipe and slightly wet the upper surface of the leaf with V10 solution

• Corn rootworm

  Nowadays it is present in many European countries, including Italy, where it is widespread in the maize-growing areas in the north. Maize is the only crop [...] year. The pest overwinters in the soil in the egg stage. Egg hatching start in the middle of May and continues until the begin of July, with the presence [...] symptoms Damage is caused by both larval and adult feeding, although it is the former that causes the most extensive damage. The larvae feed on the rootlets and

• Predatory mite pioneers: A journey of biocontrol innovations

  September 30, 2024

  “part of the company furniture,” as he puts it. Originally from Belgium, Peter arrived at the Koppert headquarters in the Netherlands in 2001. “In 1967, our [...] response. “We were the first and remain the only company to offer an alternative to paper sachets for the application of predatory mites in challenging climates [...] to specific species. The goal is to be prepared when a pest issue arises.” Among other pests, Koppert is currently focused on the stink bug. “We anticipated

• Thrips

  deposits an egg, she makes an opening in the plant tissue. The eggs are laid in leaves, flower petals and in the soft parts of stalks. On the leaves of [...] hatching, the larvae begin to feed on plant tissue on the underside of the leaf. The larvae are smaller than the adults and lack wings. Depending on the species [...] pupate on the plant or in the ground. The pre-pupal and pupal instars are recognizable by their developing wing buds. Compared with the pre-pupa, the pupa

• Precautionary measures for product allergies

  home in a closed plastic bag. Moistening the clothes in the bag prevents allergens and other particles from dispersing in the air when you open the bag [...] and precautionary measures Depending on the way in which you are exposed to the substances in these products, there are specific precautionary measures [...] Application device If you use an application device, avoid direct contact and make sure that there is no one in the direct airflow of the blower. Hygiene Once you

• Southern European marshland pyralid

  overlapping in a tile-like fashion on both the upper and lower surface of leaves close to the veins, or low on the stem or stalk close to the ground. The pinkish [...] colour. Along the dorsal surface of the body there are pairs of dark dots. The dark head is also conspicuous, as are the four dark dots behind the head capsule [...] and burrow into the stem to emerge at ground level. The caterpillars pupate in an earthen cocoon, concealed either within the crop or in another suitable