• Early blight

  General The only known stage in all Alternaria species is the asexual stage. Conidia and mycelium overwinter in the soil and on crop residues and cause [...] are wet. Small differences in optimum temperature occur between species, but in general the risk of Alternaria infection is larger under quite warm and [...] sporulation within five days. Infection is both direct and through wounds and stomata. Spores are dispersed by wind and in some species through the splash of

• Thripex

  Environmental conditions Neoseiulus cucumeris is most effective at temperatures between 15 and 25°C (59 and 77°F). It is not effective at temperatures above 30°C/86°F [...] Storage conditions In the dark, provide ventilation to prevent CO 2 accumulation. Reviews Trianum effectively controls Pythium in cucumber Recommended [...] Pests Young larvae of various thrips species. Crops Do not use in tomato. Mode of action Predatory mites use their piercing mouthparts to extract the contents

• Cottony soft rot

  Sclerotinia sclerotiorum ) overwinters as sclerotia and mycelium in dead and living plant material in or on the ground. Sclerotia germinate at temperatures between [...] whereas the ascospores infect the above-ground plant parts. In greenhouses, usually only mycelium is produced by the germinating sclerotia. The fungus grows [...] General Sclerotinia sclerotiorum, also known as cottony soft root, is a plant pathogenic fungus. It has a very wide range of host plants. Damage symptoms

• Natutec Scout

  Optimize your crop scouting! Using a crop scouting tool in horticulture can lead to more effective, sustainable, and profitable crop production by providing [...] precision pest monitoring and real-time pest detection alerts. Natutec Scout is a crop scouting tool for effective and efficient pest monitoring. With Natutec [...] of pest and disease development, helping you maintain a biological balance in your crop. Precision pest monitoring Crop scouting tools can provide more

• Natutec Airobug

  Store the Airobug and accessories in a dry and dust-free area. Always store the batteries in the chargers when not in use. Recommended for you Enhancing [...] distribution of natural enemies in the crop. The Airobug can be used for large surfaces and full field distribution in high-tech greenhouses with internal [...] dosing pot/drum 3 litres and 5 litres (double/both sides). Range 10 metres (5 metres on both sides). Application Place the Airobug in the right start position

• Aphidalia

  ages of aphids . Mode of action The ladybirds feed on aphids and lay eggs in the aphid colonies. After emergence, the larvae also feed on aphids. Visual [...] branch with a nail or wire stitch Apply 1 bag per 25 cm stem diameter, maximum 3 bags per tree Dosage The dosage of Aphidalia depends on climate and the size [...] are detected on the trees. Use at least one cotton bag per tree and up to 3 bags for large trees. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor

• Swirski-Mite Plus

  and prey mites. Presentation Sachets in cardboard box. Carrier Bran. Application Hang sachets in sheltered locations in the crop, not exposed to direct sunlight [...] detected in the crop. Use at least 4,000 sachets per ha and hang them evenly spaced in the crop. Release should be repeated after 4 weeks if the pest is not [...] swirskii is most effective at temperatures between 20 and 32°C (68 and 90°F). It is not effective at temperatures below 18°C (64°F). A. swirskii is sensitive

• Precautionary measures for product allergies

  respiratory equipment with a P3 filter as a minimum, but preferably a full mask with a P3 filter. Exposure via skin If there is a risk of exposure via your [...] and take them home in a closed plastic bag. Moistening the clothes in the bag prevents allergens and other particles from dispersing in the air when you [...] take years to appear. Not everyone who is exposed to allergens will develop an allergy. It is difficult to determine in practice which substance will cause

• Yellow rose aphid

  their presence in the crop. The yellow rose aphid is holocyclic in North America (i.e. they mate in autumn and produce eggs to overwinter). It is also holocyclic [...] strawberries, in glasshouses in northern Europe or outdoors in warmer climates. Wingless yellow rose aphids have a brownish head; the body is bright yellow [...] yellow rose aphid , Rhodobium porosum , is probably of North American origin but is now widely distributed in Europe, North Africa, parts of Asia and South

• Towards a chemical-free future in agriculture: The vision of grower Koen

  organic farming was miles ahead in terms of sustainability and environmental friendliness, but that gap is getting smaller. In 15 years, I expect there will [...] increase in effective organic methods." Limitation in use of chemical pesticides The increasing interest, especially from governmental bodies, in organic [...] working allows him to gain experience in using biological crop protection . As a result, he acquires a lot of knowledge and is prepared to fully transition to