• Damping-off

  substrate the plant turns brown. A typical symptom of a Pythium infection is the easy stripping of the skin from the root cortex with a finger nail. Life cycle [...] General Pythium is considered a ‘weak pathogen’, meaning that it can usually only affect plants that are in a sub-optimal condition or suffer from stress [...] Damping-off Pythium belongs to the Oomycetes, a separate group of microorganisms and is therefore not a real fungus. It survives as oospores, resting spores

• Flies

  has recently developed into a major pest on soft fruits in Europe and North America. Sciarid flies and shore flies are mainly a problem in greenhouses. Their [...] prefer moist substrates that is rich in organic matter. Although they cause little direct damage to plants, they are often a problem due to their large number [...] of the flies. Direct damage is the immediate result of larvae feeding on root hairs and tender roots as well as stem and leaf tissue and fruits. The lesions

• Sciarid flies

  They are legless and have a conspicuous black head. The head is equipped with biting-chewing mouth parts. Pupation takes place in a small hole in the ground [...] habitats and are attracted to a broad range of pathogenic and non-pathogenic micro-organisms for oviposition. Indirect damage is caused by the larvae and adults [...] Botrytis and Verticillium, from diseased to healthy plants. Direct damage is the immediate result of larvae feeding on the roots. The larvae feed mainly

• Entonem

  Nematodes can be applied using a watering can, an airblast sprayer, through a sprinkler system, with a backpack sprayer, or a vehicle-mounted spray unit To [...] as soon as it is prepared and within a short timeframe (5 hours). Do not store mixed suspensions Dosage Entonem is typically applied at a rate of 250,000 [...] sachet of 50 million in a box. 500 million - 2 sachets of 250 million in a box. 2,500 million - 10 sachets of 250 million in a box. Developmental stage

• Canadian Thrips in Greenhouses & Grow Rooms

  September 19, 2024

  amounts of thrips airborne in search of a new home. Thrips Identification A formal thrips identification is a great first step in understanding what integrated [...] some pesticides, so it is more difficult to control and is known as a vector of Tospoviruses, even though its transmission efficacy is lower than the Western [...] of eggs deposited in leaf or flower tissue. This is especially evident in tropical and exotic ornamentals where plant material is often moved between countries

• Mycotal Brochure

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• Aphids

  of which is much larger than the other. For a large part of the season an aphid population consists of viviparous females. As reproduction is asexual, [...] the progeny of a single female is genetically identical to the mother. In other words, they are clones. Because there is no genetic recombination, different [...] often clear large quantities of aphids in a short time. The best pest control is typically achieved through a combination of various natural enemies adjusted

• Tarnished plant bug

  bug) is native to North America, and it is especially common across the eastern half of the continent, from northern Canada to southern Mexico. It is one [...] lygus bugs have a light-coloured “V” shape on their dorsum (back). Lygus bugs overwinter under plant debris, such as dead weeds, leaf litter and tree bark [...] the weather is warm enough, can produce up to three generations per year. The eggs of Lygus lineolaris are about 1 mm long, shaped like a thin, slightly-curved

• Do you think you have Cannabis Pests?

  June 27, 2024

  will be a grower’s most valuable tool. Horiver cards and walk-throughs need to be counted and performed on a weekly basis. This is important for a few reasons: [...] urticae), as it is a specialist predator, only feeding on spider mites , controlling their infestations very quickly. It is best used as a CURATIVE. Thrips [...] them. Quarantine The first step to a pest free facility is to quarantine your plants upon arrival. All plants entering a building or grow area should be inspected

• Mycotal

  shrivel, or in humid conditions, develop a fluffy mycelium outside the insect. Pack size 500 gram bag with a cardboard outer casing. Formulation Water [...] regular high volume spray equipment. Spray to wet. Avoid runoff. Thorough leaf coverage is essential for the best results. Direct the spray onto the underside [...] water Always check the product label for more information Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best