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Horse-chestnut leaf miner

develop. Trees with a low number of attacked leaves are not greatly affected, but when the entire surface of leaves is covered with mines, the leaves start [...] The pupa is brown and is 2.9-4.5 mm long. The horse-chestnut leaf miner overwinters in the pupal stage in a cocoon in dead leaves. The emergence of adults [...] spread to most of Europe. Since then, in all invaded regions, outbreaks have continued unabated, causing aesthetic damage to horse-chestnut, one of the favourite

Leek moth

The leek moth is present throughout Europe. It is also found in some Asian countries and has been introduced to parts of Canada. The larvae of Acrolepiopsis [...] , silk cocoon made of characteristic meshes spun on the surface of the leaves or on the flower-stalk of the host plant. The pupa is 7-8 mm long, its colour [...] with a wing span of 15-16 mm. Their general colour is grey-brown with a typical white triangle in the middle of the posterior edge of the forewings. The

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Akanthomyces muscarius

Lecanicillium muscarium is a species of beneficial fungi commonly used in biological pest control . This fungus is known for its effectiveness in controlling [...] proliferates, ultimately leading to the death of the insect host. This process is often facilitated by the production of enzymes and toxins by the fungus, which [...] muscarium product Mycotal is a bio-insecticide that contains the highly effective blastospores of Lecanicillium muscarium Ve6. This product is the natural solution

How to protect bumblebees from heat

a temperature of 28°C inside the hive in any environmental conditions. Above 28°C the pollination capacity is reduced as their activity is focused on cooling [...] be reduced if the humidity is too low or radiation is too high. In conventional greenhouses, the recommended humidity range is 60-75%. Due to better air [...] it is crucial to ensure effective pollination to support crop production and maintain high yields for growers. To ensure a positive result, it is crucial

Ulti-Mite: Revolutionising biocontrol with innovative predatory mite sachets

t advancement in the packaging of predatory mites , designed to enhance biological pest control across a wide range of crops. In 2016, we introduced this [...] breeding sachets function like a continuous engine, allowing predatory mites to reproduce within the sachet and gradually emerge over a period of 4-6 weeks. [...] sachets work? The Ulti-Mite predatory mite sachet is specifically designed to support continuous reproduction of predatory mites under challenging climatic

Plant Disease Management

disposing of diseased plant material is essential to prevent the spread of pathogens. This practice is particularly important in containing the spread of diseases [...] What is biological disease control? Biological control of plant diseases is a method used to manage and reduce the impact of plant diseases by utilizing [...] and reduces the buildup of pathogens in the soil. Disease-resistant varieties Another vital aspect of prevention is the use of disease-resistant plant

Plant Health

and secondary metabolites, is essential for resilience against environmental stresses. Fostering plant resilience: the role of plant compounds Defense mechanisms [...] mechanisms through complete compounds The degree of plant resilience is linked to its ability to form structurally complete compounds, such as carbohydrates [...] and fulvic acids, vital components of humus, improve seed germination, seedling growth, and biomass development of roots and shoots. They also exhibit