Circular scale

nymphs and adults have flat to moderately convex, circular scales up to 2 mm in diameter with a slightly raised, sub-central point which is sometimes pale. [...] widely in tropical and subtropical parts of the world, mostly in association with the citrus industry. In more northern countries of its range, it occurs in [...] First signs of an infestation are dark-purple to reddish-brown or black spots with paler margins, on both surfaces of shaded leaves of the host plant. Life

Trichoderma harzianum

colonizes the root systems and surrounding soil of plants, where it competes with harmful pathogens for resources, thereby reducing their populations. Additionally [...] uptake, and enhance overall plant vigor. Its versatility and effectiveness make it a valuable tool for sustainable agriculture and integrated pest management [...] granules ( Trianum-P ) and micro granules ( Trianum-G ). Control plant diseases with Trichoderma harzianum The beneficial fungus Trichoderma harzianum T-22 protects

Crane flies

rodents feeding on larvae and digging up turf. Life cycle and appearance of Crane flies Adult crane flies are large flies with females reaching 45-50 mm across [...] across. They have long, spindly legs and one pair of narrow, clear wings with clearly visible veins. Eggs are black in colour, oval, 1mm long and deposited [...] They become active again and feed voraciously when the soil begins to warm up in spring. The larvae pupate below the soil surface in summer. The pupal stage

Knowing & recognizing

empowers you with knowledge about the pest’s lifecycle and its many phases, as well as giving you the ability to recognize the pest or disease you are up against [...] against by means of detailed illustrations and close-up photographs. The knowledge gained will equip you to find the best sustainable solutions. First published [...] pests, diseases and their natural enemies. This book provides the reader with the necessary information to understand the interaction between pests, diseases

Manual Growing lights

conditions, it takes up to 60-90 minutes for the last foraging bumblebee to return to the hive. Under low light conditions, this time increases up to 120 minutes [...] one for 4 bumblebee hives. The hives are positioned with the openings in opposite directions to make sure the bumblebees find their way back to their own [...] you are likely lose a lot of bumblebees because they get locked up above the screen. Lock up the bees 90-120 minutes before the energy screens close. 2.3

Encarsia formosa

Whitefly control with the parasitic wasp Encarsia formosa Encarsia formosa is a parasitic wasp belonging to the family Aphelinidae , widely recognized [...] available on cardboard strips as single species ( En-Strip ) and in combination with Eretmocerus eremicus ( Enermix ). Open package carefully inside the greenhouse [...] greenhouse Bend and tear off the strips opposite to the mounting hole Make sure not to touch the pupae during handling Suspend the cards in the crop, if possible

Mycotal in Salad Crops

Make the most of Mycotal in your salad crop IPM strategy Mycotal is a spore formulation of the insect pathogenic fungus Lecanicillium muscarium and is [...] permanent protection Application rate: target concentration of 0.1% (1 g/l), with a maximum permitted individual dose of 2 kg/ha in 2000 l water Spray equipment: [...] coverage of all plant surfaces is essential in order to achieve good contact with the target pests; select spray nozzles giving a droplet size range of 50-100

Early blight

and cause primary infection of the leaves. Survival can be several years, up to eight years for several Alternaria spp. Typically, Alternaria causes early [...] to occur on leaves. Those spots then turn into dark brown angular lesions with a yellow halo restricted by leaf veins. Lesions can easily rupture. Other [...] to the crown. Sporulation of Alternaria occurs at temperatures from 2-4 °C up to 28-30 °C (optimum temperatures lie between 15 and 28 °C) and at a relative

Diglyphus isaea

Leaf miner control with the parasitic wasp Diglyphus isaea Diglyphus isaea is a small parasitic wasp belonging to the family Eulophidae within the order [...] miner control. Its ability to effectively target and suppress these pests makes it an invaluable tool in sustainable agriculture and integrated pest management [...] leafminers during its development. The wasp’s feeding rate and efficacy can vary with the density of leafminer infestations, allowing it to adapt to changing pest

Mycotal your natural partner for whitefly and thrips control

recently produced a newly optimized Mycotal product with an improved quality and shelf life. With the introduction of this new generation Mycotal, we ensure [...] Control whitefly and thrips with entomopathogenic fungi Whiteflies and thrips are common pests that can cause significant damage to crops and plants. An [...] which can infect other insects. Why use Mycotal Easy to use, can be applied with existing spray equipment Effective high-quality natural product Easy to integrate