Tomato looper

The cocoon is usually attached to the underside of leaves within folded edges, on random objects and on tomato fruit, often in a bunch of ripening tomatoes [...] to the family of Noctuidae . It is a tropical and subtropical species originating in the Mediterranean and northern Africa. The larva is highly polyphagous [...] countries and is now one of the most frequently found pest species in greenhouses. Damage symptoms The tomato looper (Chrysodeixis chalcites) is primarily

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that is not specifically recommended on this label. The user assumes the risk of losses that result from the use of tank mixes that do not appear on this [...] No.: Date of Manufacture: Use within 6 months of date of manufacture. Page 1 of 4 GENERAL INFORMATION: TRIANUM G (Trichoderma harzianum) is a biofungicide [...] in many types of growing media, and on the roots of a wide range of plants. Note: TRIANUM G Biological Fungicide contains live spores of a beneficial microbe

Cutworms

instars is usually observed as a cutting of young seedlings, often causing death of the cut seedlings. Sometimes wilting is observed because of partial [...] The larvae of these moths usually feed on roots and plant parts close to the ground, thereby often cutting the stems of young plants. This is where their [...] quickly moves on to other plants and continues cutting. Therefore, relatively small populations of cutworms can destroy entire stands of crops, such as

Encarsia formosa

feed on the internal tissues of the host, leading to its death and thereby contributing to the reduction of whitefly numbers. Encarsia formosa is highly [...] parasitism based on the density of the whitefly population, making it a valuable tool in integrated pest management . The wasps themselves do not feed on whiteflies [...] reduce the reliance on chemical pesticides. Life cycle and appearance of Encarsia formosa The development of E. formosa consists of six stages: the egg

Trianum-G

Mode of action The mode of action of Trianum-G is based on the following mechanisms: Competition for space Trianum-G grows faster on the surface of the [...] less chance to develop. Parasitism of pathogens Trianum-G grows around the mycelia of the pathogens. The cell walls of the pathogens break down and the pathogens [...] substrate or spread on the soil or in the furrow. Mixing with substrate: Make sure Trianum-G is uniformly mixed with the substrate. Application on soil: Do not

Powdery mildew

nutrients from the epidermal layer of plant cells. Most of the fungus remains on the outside of the plant surface. On the mycelium on the plant surface, new co [...] underside of the leaf, because the fungus infects the plant by entering through the stomata and there are more stomata on the underside of the leaf. On the upper [...] fungus causing powdery mildew is extremely sensitive to water and ‘hides’ on the underside of the leaves. Therefore, this is where the colonies mostly occur

Spidex Vital lives up to its promises

population develops more rapidly.’ A sense of calm on the farm The increased effectiveness of Spidex Vital is a major advantage for Sjaak van Dijk. ‘As [...] times. This is always a critical and tense moment on cucumber farms like mine. And as spider mites can cause real problems in this type of crop, an even [...] greater numbers...we shall see.’ A more robust system Based on his initial experiences, Sjaak van Dijk is pleased with Spidex Vital. ‘It’s a good sign if you

Pollination checklist Growing lights

and late autumn. The later the lights are turned on, the more time (overlap with daylight) there is for the bumblebees to pollinate. For pollination, [...] and the presence of Ultraviolet light. Automatic opening systems Automatic Opening Systems allow the bumblebees to fly when there is enough daylight present [...] timetable Points of attention 19:00 Snow 18:00 Place hives above the crop horizontally from approx. week 39 until week 9, depending on the environment

Cabbage moth

emerging from their pupae the female moths lay clusters of 20 to 100 eggs on the underside of leaves or elsewhere within the greenhouse structure. The [...] light network of markings. First instar larvae of the cabbage moth (Mamestra brassicae) are gregarious, eating the edge of the leaves on which they were [...] cabbage moth (Mamestra brassicae) is a highly polyphagous defoliator. Besides being a major cabbage pest, it feeds on 70 plants of 22 families, among them crops

Nematodes established solution for Nesidiocoris in France

field. The results are very clear. It is very effective on the larvae. The nematodes also act on Macrolophus , which is biologically very close to Nesidiocoris [...] biological equilibrium. SCEA de Fontanel was one of the early Koppert France customers and still is, using many of Koppert’s IPM solutions, including Capsanem [...] treatment robot, which is used by blocking the lower nozzles so that it acts only on the head and avoids our Macrolophus . Capsanem is a valuable ally!’ Audrey