• Steinernema carpocapsae

  management in agriculture and horticulture. How to apply Steinernema carpocapsae nematodes? Nematodes can be applied using a watering can, an airblast sprayer [...] applied to the soil or sprayed onto plant foliage as a biological control method, offering a natural and environmentally friendly approach to pest management [...] vehicle-mounted spray unit To avoid blockage, all filters should be removed, especially if finer than 0.3 mm (50 mesh) Use a maximum pressure of 20 bar/290

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• Understanding Orius

  July 12, 2024

  exposed to short days (less than 14 hours) and cool temperatures. In Canada, in an unlit greenhouse, when using it preventatively and wanting them to establish [...] best not to apply Thripor from the end of September to the end of March of the following year (between wk 39 and wk 12). However, they can be used year-round [...] entire year, they just need to be introduced to your growing space weekly or bi-weekly. How Well Does Thripor Establish? Depending on the crop, once Thripor

• Bacterial canker of tomato

  post-harvest storage. How to prevent Bacterial canker of tomato Use clean propagation material: Use only tested and disinfected seed Use only tested and certified [...] strong efforts are used to prevent the bacterium from entering. When the occasional infection is found, strict measures are taken to eradicate the infection [...] plastic bags, destroy crop residues, use protective clothing and gloves, disinfect tools and greenhouse structures Use a crop rotation in field crops of at

• Crazy roots, hairy roots, crown gall

  causes a genetic change in the plant. How to prevent Crazy roots, hairy roots, crown gall Use clean propagation material Use a strict hygiene protocol, including [...] Adjust the work order in greenhouses to fit with the hygiene protocol Disinfect the nutrient solution in order to prevent biofilm growth inside the irrigation [...] Additionally, pathogenic Agrobacterium s pecies have recently been assigned to the genus Rhizobium . These pathogenic bacteria were formerly known as Ag

• Pepino mosaic virus

  the use of cross-protection with a mild strain, such as V10 . What is V10? V10 is a mild strain of Pepino Mosaic Virus used in a controlled way to protect [...] and plant debris, leading to further spread if hygiene is insufficient. Protection against PepMV with V10 An effective strategy to protect tomato crops against [...] significant viral diseases in greenhouse tomato production worldwide. Due to its rapid spread and impact on fruit quality, effective prevention and management

• Artificially lit crops pollination advice

  can be used to ensure good pollination conditions. As bumblebee may face orientation problems when insufficient daylight occurs (particularly 4 to 10 weeks [...] provide valuable advice on how to overcome potential obstacles. From understanding the role of various pollination methods to implementing smart strategies [...] can enable bumblebees to fly during periods of adequate daylight. On average, bumblebees are allowed to fly between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. (4 weeks be

• Black leg of seedlings

  so these do not harm plants. How to prevent Black leg of seedlings Use resistant cultivars or graft on tolerant cultivars Use clean planting material Ensure [...] Increase the distance to the main substrate at the start by using higher substrate blocks for the seedlings In field crops: Avoid the use of fields with inadequate [...] spores with flagellae, which enable the spores to move through water. The zoospores are chemically drawn to the growing roots of young plants and move towards

• Early blight

  spread to the flowers (especially dangerous in crops for seed production) and to the crown. Sporulation of Alternaria occurs at temperatures from 2-4 °C [...] species through the splash of rain. How to prevent Early blight Remove crop residues, weeds and volunteer plants. Use clean seed and propagation materials [...] specific symptoms. Damage symptoms Alternaria solani causes small green to dark brown spots to occur on leaves. Those spots then turn into dark brown angular lesions

• Aphidoletes aphidimyza

  pests: Aphids Aphidoletes aphidimyza is available at Koppert as Aphidend . How to use Aphidoletes aphidimyza The predatory gall midge Aphidoletes aphidimyza [...] programs to suppress aphid populations in various agricultural and horticultural settings. The predatory gall midge Aphidoletes aphidimyza is used for the [...] As gall-midges are active at night, it is crucial to keep the night temperature above 12°C/61°F, to ensure optimal conditions for oviposition. Apply A