• Amazone Plants continues the path of organic cultivation

  netting at a good rate over a longer period. This means that there is always a strong population in the greenhouse crop and control of the thrips is maintained [...] market. Biological plant protection is an additional pillar that supports this position. ‘This type of plant protection is a godsend for us.’ Amazone Plants [...] therefore sprays a product of natural origin, such as Mycotal , twice a year, in the spring and in the autumn. Wim van der Meer explains, ‘Koppert is involved

• 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 [...] Leaves developing from damaged buds are ragged and discolored; Flowering is delayed, flowers fall without forming fruit or fruit falls without maturing; Fruit [...] 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

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• Black leg of seedlings

  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 [...] of seedlings Pythium belongs to the Oomycetes, a separate group of microorganisms and is therefore not a real fungus. It survives as oospores, resting spores

• Parasitic wasps

  wasp laying its eggs inside or on a host pest. Here's how it works: Egg laying: A female parasitic wasp seeks out a suitable host pest. The choice of host [...] damage caused by pests, ensuring a higher yield and product quality. Environmental sustainability : Parasitic wasps provide a natural and environmentally [...] decreases. This, in turn, creates a more balanced ecosystem in the crop, which can enhance overall crop health and resilience. A diverse ecosystem often means

• 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

• Corn rootworm

  virgifera virgifera ) is a chrysomelid beetle originating from North America, where it is regarded as the main pest of maize. Nowadays it is present in many [...] European countries, including Italy, where it is widespread in the maize-growing areas in the north. Maize is the only crop in which high population densities [...] consequently it is susceptible to serious damage. Adults may also be found on Poaceae, Asteraceae, Fabaceae and Cucurbitaceae. Damage symptoms Damage is caused

• Green apple aphid

  What is green apple aphid? The green apple aphid (Aphis pomi) is a common aphid species in apple orchards. Both nymphs and adults feed on young leaves [...] Damage symptoms of green apple aphid Green apple aphid infestations can cause a range of symptoms, including: Curled and distorted young leaves Stunted or [...] apple aphid Koppert supports the biological control of green apple aphid with a range of natural enemies, including parasitic wasps , lacewings, hoverflies

• Onion thrips

  General The onion thrips (Thrips tabaci) is distributed throughout the world. It is found outdoors on many plants and particularly damaging on onions, [...] the plant is reduced by loss of chlorophyll. When infestations become serious the leaves themselves can shrivel. Onion thrips (Thrips tabaci) is found mostly [...] tabaci) are laid in leaves, flower petals and in the soft parts of stalks. They are inserted into the plant tissue with a saw-like ovipositor. Larvae are

• Herbs

  the culinary world, there is a strict difference between herbs and spices. Herbs are the leafy green or flowering parts of a plant, which can be used fresh [...] dried seeds, berries, roots, bark and fruits. Botanically speaking, ‘herb’ is synonymously to ‘herbaceous plant.’