• Caterpillar control with nematodes

  effective against a variety of caterpillars . It also shows that while nematodes move most efficiently in a liquid layer, a dry leaf surface does not stop [...] caterpillar which dies within a few days. When applied correctly, beneficial nematodes significantly reduce pest pressure, resulting in a healthier crop and higher [...] the leaf surface for many hours to several days. Correct application for best results To ensure the best results, spray when: Relative humidity is high

• Caterpillars

  can rapidly decimate a plant. Very small caterpillars are not able to chew and therefore graze the underside of leaves. This causes a window effect where [...] plants and directly affects yield and quality. Effective caterpillar control is therefore essential for maintaining healthy and productive crops. Biological [...] of butterflies and moths. Butterflies and moths form the order Lepidoptera, a very large group with more than 150,000 species, that are easily distinguishable

• Nutari

  Air(o)bug Large heaps of carrier material may cause leaf damage, so make sure the material is distributed as a thin, even layer Dosage The dosage of Nutari depends [...] low prey densities. Mode of action When density of the target pest is low and there is no alternative food available in the crop Nutari can be provided as [...] for predatory mites . This will ensure a standing army of predatory mites in the crop, keeping the target pest on a low level. Pack size 30 gram (2 million);

• Cannabis Aphid Prevention Strategies

  July 12, 2024

  another growing facility. Inspection of clones is vital as aphids inconspicuously hide on the stem, under a leaf or in the growing tip. In addition, because [...] first screening, do a preventative dip treatment with insecticidal soap, horticultural oil, or a bio-insecticide. Move the clones to a quarantine room. Keep [...] your facility. Magnify Lenses: A hand lens of about 10X magnification should be used to scout. It is an important tool for a grower, IPM manager, or scout

• Fusarium spp.

  Fusarium spp. is a group of soil-borne fungi with many different species. Fusarium is widespread and can infect a range of host crops. Many species are [...] of Fusarium spp. Fusarium is a group of soil-borne fungi with many different species. Fusarium is widespread and can infect a range of host crops. Many [...] (deoxynivalenol) is the best-known. The mycotoxins are toxic to mammals so maximum levels have been determined. Fusarium sambucinum (a.k.a. F. sulphureum

• Nutemia

  Air(o)bug Large heaps of carrier material may cause leaf damage, so make sure the material is distributed as a thin, even layer Dosage The dosage of Nutemia [...] low prey densities. Mode of action When density of the target pest is low and there is no alternative food available in the crop Nutemia can be provided [...] for predatory mites . This will ensure a standing army of predatory mites in the crop, keeping the target pest on a low level. Pack size 150 gram (10 million)

• Fusarium wilt

  General Fusarium is a group of soil-borne fungi with many different species. Fusarium is widespread and can infect a range of host crops. Many species [...] root rot, foot and stem rot, leaf lesions, fruit rot, head blight in cereals and post-harvest decay. Fusarium oxysporum is the species causing vascular [...] pathogenic on a limited number of crops. Even within one crop, different formae speciales may occur and cause different symptoms. Fusarium oxysporum is the only

• Early blight

  Those spots then turn into dark brown angular lesions with a yellow halo restricted by leaf veins. Lesions can easily rupture. Other symptoms are brown [...] general the risk of Alternaria infection is larger under quite warm and humid conditions. Infection may take place within a few hours, with lesions occurring [...] during harvest (in potato and carrot). Post-harvest storage at 0-1 o C. A. brassicae and A. brassicicola : adjust the sowing date to avoid conditions conducive

• Onion thrips

  General The onion thrips (Thrips tabaci) is distributed throughout the world. It is found outdoors on many plants and particularly damaging on onions, [...] are inserted into the plant tissue with a saw-like ovipositor. Larvae are light to yellowish green in colour, with a large head and bright red eyes. The colour [...] the plant is reduced by loss of chlorophyll. When infestations become serious the leaves themselves can shrivel. Onion thrips (Thrips tabaci) is found mostly

• Spider Mite Predators; Choosing the Best Biological For Your Situation

  July 24, 2024

  spider mites , but it is a type 3 generalist predator mite, so it is not a smart choice for spider mite control. It is better used as a generalist predator [...] californicus ) or a combination of the two will be the best for your situation. Spidex is a type 1 specialized predatory mite. It is better adapted to [...] can reproduce on, a host of pests. They will prey on spider mites , but do not have a strong preference for them. This makes them a poor choice for biocontrol