• Roots Growers positive about Mycotal against whitefly

  cultivation to be as organic as possible. It has to be, as there’s only one chemical product against whitefly in tomato that is effective and, unlike other [...] spraying are visible sooner. As the active fungus in Mycotal is cold-tolerant and works at temperatures starting at 5°C, it can be applied effectively even [...] our cultivation to be as organic as possible, and we’ve seen how Mycotal really helps us to achieve that.’ So says Sam van der Knaap, who is responsible for

• Nematodes established solution for Nesidiocoris in France

  sector,’ says co-manager at SCEA, Bélinda Gaillet. ‘Capsanem appealed to us due to its biological protection qualities. Additionally, as a macroorganism, there's [...] there's no waiting period. These are major assets on our farm, which has been practising IPM for as long as it has existed in France. We saw that it was effective [...] Capsanem on several blocks to regulate the bug and have tried several application methods: the small backpack sprayer directed at the head of the plant in

• Cotton aphid

  General The cotton aphid ( Aphis gossypii ) is an extremely polyphagous aphid found on more than 700 plant species. Crop plants attacked by this aphid [...] melon, pepper and many ornamental plants such as chrysanthemum and kalanchoe. The cotton aphid ( Aphis gossypii ) is distributed throughout the world but prefers [...] aphid ( Aphis gossypii ) is an important vector for viral diseases. This aphid species can transmit more than 50 different viruses, including the cucumber

• Beetles

  Coleoptera is the largest of all insect orders and displays an enormous variety of form, size and habit. A number of species are a serious pest in crops or stored [...] There are many useful beetles as well. For instance, ladybirds contribute to the control of aphids . Beetles undergo a complete metamorphosis, that is, the [...] larvae do not resemble the adult at all, and must pass through a pupal instar before reaching the adult stage. Larvae have biting mouthparts and mostly

• Limonica

  crop and pest density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction as soon as the first pests are detected in the crop [...] receipt Apply as soon as possible after receipt. If necessary, the product can be stored for 1-2 days. Storage temperature 12-14°C/54-57°F. Storage conditions [...] Push the centre of the cap to open the dosage hole Carefully sprinkle material on leaves Make sure the material remains on the leaves for at least a few

• Predatory mites

  Predatory mites are an essential component of integrated pest management (IPM) strategies as they offer an sustainable alternative to chemical pesticides [...] populations but also act as a deterrent to future infestations. The presence of beneficial mites can discourage pest outbreaks by creating an environment where [...] ts, our Ulti-Mite sachets present an optimal choice. These sachets contain the same components but come in an industrially compostable plastic packaging

• Plugging the plant propagation gap with Trianum

  Rhizoctonia and Fusarium Trianum-P is mixed with water and applied as a drench to propagation trays at a rate of 1.5 g/m 2 Trianum-G is incorporated in the compost [...] over a wide temperature and pH range (10-34 o C and pH 4-8.5) Gives protection to cuttings, seedlings and plug plants in propagation; can be used for all [...] d into the growing medium, and the second is a powdered formulation which is applied to ornamental plants as a drench, through trickle tape, or via drip

• Pepper weevil

  during the cooler parts of the day, as this is when they are most active. Another recommendation is to inspect the ground as well as the flowers and immature [...] Lifecycle and appearance of the pepper weevil Newly hatched adults have a light brown colour, with an oval body measuring 2 to 3.5 mm in length, and over time [...] which hatch after four days. The larvae are whitish and plump, with large black spots and brown mandibles. When they hatch inside an immature fruit, they

• Codling moth

  enlarged as the tissue beneath is eaten away. Infested fruits usually ripen prematurely and drop off. Life cycle and appearance of Codling moth The adults [...] have a wing span of 15-22 mm, blackish-brown forewings, suffused with ash-grey and a large, metallic, bronzy black ocellus on the hind part. The hindwings [...] hindwings are brown. The eggs are about 1.3 x 1.0 mm, and whitish opalescent when laid. Later, the developing embryo is visible as a red ring. The larvae are

• Impatiens thrips

  americanus) is an increasing problem in greenhouse cultivation, having spread to many countries within the last 30 years. The thrips have mostly been able to spread [...] spread as a consequence of the trade in foliage plants. Impatiens thrips (Echinothrips americanus) has a wide range of hosts. In addition to many ornamental [...] dark wings are white at the base. This colouration distinguishes the species from most other thrips species commonly found in greenhouses. Damage symptoms