Phytoseiulus persimilis

development stages only feed on smaller prey stages. The larvae do not eat. They develop quickly to protonymph and then start to feed on spider mites. The quantity [...] except for the resting period in the larval and nymphal stages. On plants, the oval eggs are usually deposited close to, or in a spider mite colony. They [...] mite (Tetranychus urticae) and has been used in many crops worldwide, mainly in greenhouses, but also in outdoor crops such as strawberries. This predatory

Amazone Plants continues the path of organic cultivation

were sold in 14 cm pots in the summer, and the plants in 14 cm pots went to the buyers in 17 cm pots. The company has focused on biological plant protection [...] started to take off in 2015. In 2019, the tomato nursery also owned by Van Zijl was converted, before being added to the anthurium nursery in 2020. A [...] These were used to temporarily store a proportion of the growing plants. In the end, everything more or less turned out fine – the plants in 12 cm pots were

Neoseiulus californicus

predator of Tetranychid mites, i.e. it prefers to feed on spider mites but can also feed and survive on other prey, including other mites, thrips or pollen [...] preferentially feed on them and the population development is much faster on a diet of spider mites than on other food sources. They can also survive longer [...] transparent to white in colour and are deposited on the underside of the leaves. They are smaller than those of Phytoseiulus persimilis but similar to eggs of

Amblyseius swirskii

tarsonemid mites. They can also feed on pollen, which is useful for instance in sweet pepper crops as the predatory mite can establish in the crop before the [...] search for food on the underside of leaves. They often congregate in the axils of leaf veins to rest. Their colour can vary according to the prey eaten [...] varies from almost lucent whitish to opaque white or yellow. Due to their size and colour they are difficult to spot in the crop. Best conditions for use

Early blight

by wind and in some species through the splash of rain. Damage symptoms Alternaria solani causes small green to dark brown spots to occur on leaves. Those [...] General The only known stage in all Alternaria species is the asexual stage. Conidia and mycelium overwinter in the soil and on crop residues and cause primary [...] may differ in specific symptoms. Life cycle and appearance of Early blight From the primary infection of leaves, Alternaria solani can spread to the flowers

Fusarium spp.

damping-off . On the foot of the stem, brown discolouration occurs. Infected glumes and kernels become white, due to dehydration, and later turn pinkish-red [...] years in the soil, and on crop residues of infected plants, as chlamydospores (thick walled mycelium cells) or mycelium. Survival is also possible on seed [...] material (seed can be treated effectively with hot water) Use clean substrate in greenhouse crops Disinfect tools, machinery and irrigation water in greenhouses

Damping-off

aphanidermatum mostly occurs in young plants and damage is more extensive in young crops. Damage symptoms Pythium affects roots, in particular those of seedlings [...] leaf tips turn yellow, for example in flower bulbs. At first, the plants recover during the night, but later the plants wilt irreversibly. In potted plants [...] similarly damaged spots. On the infected plant, new sporangia with zoospores are formed, that allow the disease to spread to neighbouring plants. The zoospores

Black leg of seedlings

similarly damaged spots. On the infected plant, new sporangia with zoospores are formed, that allow the disease to spread to neighbouring plants. The zoospores [...] particles are moved around by humans or machinery. Pythium can survive very well in the soil or substrate in the absence of plants. Many species are entirely s [...] Pythium affects roots, in particular those of seedlings. Infected plants lag in growth. Seedlings fall over (‘ damping-off ’). In slightly older plants

Natutec Scout

technical advisors can give remote support to optimize your IPM strategy based on the data you provide. With our data-driven approach, we can offer valuable [...] valuable insights to help you make informed decisions. Natutec Scout empowers you with expert advice and recommendations, allowing you to have a virtual support [...] for earlier intervention on hotspots and more effective control measures. Natutec Scout provides you with pest alerts to stay on top of pest and disease

Cucumber

species, can rapidly multiply and inflict substantial damage to cucumber plants. Feeding voraciously on cucumber foliage, these caterpillars can defoliate [...] leading to reduced yields. Plant bugs Cucumber crops can also suffer from the presence of other plant bugs that can have adverse effects on their growth [...] diseases can lead to rapid deterioration of cucumber foliage and fruits, often thriving in humid conditions. Fusarium wilt ( Fusarium oxysporum) can cause