• Bacterial canker of tomato

  means that strong efforts are used to prevent the bacterium from entering. When the occasional infection is found, strict measures are taken to eradicate the [...] lose their entire crop of the affected field and potatoes from other fields on the farm, are labelled as ‘suspect’ that year. On the infected field no [...] usually only occurs in the second half of the season. The first symptoms are wilting of the lower leaves and subsequent expansion of the wilt upwards.

• Mycotal - Effective at lower temperatures

  effective from 8 °C • The only effective entomopathogenic fungi at lower temperatures • Control pests during colder periods of the year How fast do viable [...] mimicking a cold day in the greenhouse. The lines are predicted values and the ribbons around the lines are 95% Confidence intervals. 80 60 40 20 0 6 8 [...] mimicking a cold day in the greenhouse. The lines are predicted values and the ribbons around the lines are 95% Confidence intervals. Colony diameter (mm)

• Lesser Mealworm

  waste and are eaten by the chickens in turn, posing a risk for disease transmission, especially Salmonella . These insects reproduce quickly and are difficult [...] larvae and change colour from creamy white to tan-­brown, just before the adult emerges in five to ten days. Lesser mealworm adults are shiny, ­black beetles [...] It has long been known as a common pest worldwide, and while its origins are unclear, it was likely carried out of Sub-Saharan Africa and dispersed via

• Grey mould

  leaves on the stem once, especially in the autumn, because from these leaves the stems are infected, possibly killing the entire plant maintain a higher [...] mould’s ( Botryotinia fuckeliana / Botrytis cinerea ) most common symptoms are grey-brown lesions. The lesions occur on leaves, stems, fruits and flowers [...] the fruit. In potted plants, the cuttings die due to carry-over infection from infected parent plants. Life cycle and appearance of Grey mould Spores of

• Horiver Drystick

  when plants are growing Do not place traps in-between the plants as parasitic wasps will then also be trapped Remove the silicone cover paper from both sides [...] Use Horiver Drystick for trapping and monitoring different flying insects. The traps work particularly well for bugs such as Lygus spp. and Nesidiocoris [...] Whitefly , Nesidiocoris tenuis White: Lygus spp. Mode of action Insect pests are attracted to the colour of the sticky trap and get caught in the glue. Pr

• Diglyphus isaea

  Start introduction as soon as the first mines are visible in the crop. Introduction rates typically range from 0.25-3 per m 2 /release. Releases should be [...] the mine some distance from the dead host. Pupal stage: The pupa lies between the upper and lower epidermis of the leaf which are held apart by six pillars [...] the adult is already clearly visible. Pupae are often visible through the leaf. The parasitic wasp escapes from the mine by making a round hole through the

• Protected vegetables

  crops There are different types of diseases in vegetable crops that cause harm to the plants and its fruits. Common vegetable diseases are damping-off [...] vegetable crops. Unlike synthetic fungicides, biofungicides are derived from natural sources and are designed to control fungal plant diseases while minimizing [...] agriculture and horticulture. Rollertraps are used in case large numbers of whiteflies and thrips are present. These tools are designed to attract, capture, and

• Encarsia formosa

  The female wasp lays her eggs inside the whitefly nymphs, which are then consumed from the inside out by the developing larvae. The larvae feed on the [...] as En-Strip . Encarsia formosa products En-Strip Enermix Expand all items How to use Encarsia formosa The parasitic wasp Encarsia formosa is available on [...] preventively soon after planting of the crop. Introduction rates typically range from 1-10 per m 2 /release. Releases should be repeated until control is achieved

• Artificially lit crops pollination advice

  in indoor environments and provide valuable advice on how to overcome potential obstacles. From understanding the role of various pollination methods to [...] 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 before/after the [...] Northern Europe), place bumblebee hives high in or above the crops starting from week 40 (+4) until week 10 (-4). Position the colonies to receive direct

• Aphidius colemani

  Koppert as Aphipar . Aphidius colemani products Aphipar Expand all items How to use Aphidius colemani The parasitic wasp is available in a bottle ( Aphipar [...] wool slabs or in Diboxes Make sure the material remains dry and is not moved from its introduction site for at least a few days The dosage of Aphipar depends [...] preventively soon after planting of the crop. Introduction rates typically range from 0.25-4 per m 2 /release. Releases should be repeated at least 3 times. Consult