• Natutec Drive

  any situation and based on the specifications of the greenhouse. The Natutec Drive module can be used as a customized vehicle or on existing farming equipment [...] results in excellent biological control Labour saving User friendly/ease of use How does it work? The user puts beneficial insects inside the drum, which can [...] insects equally over a number of rows. By using air, the beneficial insects are then transported through tubes and eventually land exacly onto the crop. Because

• Bean seed fly

  and feed on the seeds and roots of young plants. Larvae mainly attack seedlings by feeding on emerged roots and cotyledons. Plants that survive are weak and [...] feed on seeds and can cause significant damage. Presence of larvae: Small, white maggots near the base of affected bean plants. These larvae are a clear [...] has a shiny black or dark brown body with clear wings. The larvae, on the other hand, are small white maggots that can be found near the base of affected

• Black root rot of cucurbits

  grey-black spots with a dark demarcation line on cucumber roots. The lesions are slightly sunken and are mostly formed around the point of attachment of [...] commonly at temperatures of approximately 20 °C whereas at 10 °C the lesions are light-brown. The lesions can be enclosed by pseudostromata: dark coloured [...] the life cycle. The fungus is dispersed by water, air and soil particles. How to prevent Black root rot of cucurbits Test for the presence of Phomopsis

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• Steinernema carpocapsae

  commonly used in biological pest control . These microscopic roundworms are parasitic and are known for their effectiveness in controlling a variety of pests. [...] systems: Pressure-compensated irrigation systems are recommended. If not available, spray or drench applications are recommended. For injection through Dosatr [...] grubs, beetle larvae , and fly larvae . Steinernema carpocapsae nematodes are often applied to the soil or sprayed onto plant foliage as a biological control

• Pierce's disease of grapevine

  plant parts depends on the plant species: in peach, bacteria are found in high numbers in the roots, whereas in plum, high numbers are found in leaves and [...] denser and the leaves are a darker green than usual. Also, young infected trees show dwarfing. Leaves and flowers appear early and remain on the plant longer [...] longer, but fewer and smaller fruits are produced. In plums, the first symptoms are irregular chlorosis or browning of leaves along the margin or the tip from

• Foot rot of cereals

  staining of the lower nodes. Long dark streaks may also appear at the stem base. On older plants, infection can produce a true foot rot, where the stem base becomes [...] bleaching of the ears. The presence of orange/pink spores may also be visible on infected spikelets. As the crop ripens, symptoms become less visible. At harvest [...] spores from infected plant debris or soil. These spores, known as conidia, are spread by wind, water, or human activity to susceptible plant tissues. Upon

• European biocontrol industry proposes new EU regulatory framework

  November 28, 2018

  Biocontrol Manufacturers Association (IBMA) recently published its vision on how to improve regulation for the biocontrol industry in a White Paper that [...] voices as they are increasingly under pressure from retailers who demand healthy food which is within the minimum residue levels that are required,’ Evert [...] provide effective and innovative plant protection for modern agriculture are a vital tool in the EU’s work to support farmers and effectively implement

• Amblydromalus limonicus

  adult. Eggs are laid on the underside of leaves. They are oval, white, and are approximately 0.14 mm in diameter. The larvae have six legs, are the same colour [...] elongated body. They are roughly 0.4 mm in length. Males are smaller than females. The mites are very mobile and actively search for food on the underside of [...] Amblydromalus limonicus lays 3.7 eggs per day on young eggs, 1.2 eggs per day on older eggs and 3.3-3.4 eggs per day on crawlers and nymphs. It consumes about

• Cerall

  inhibitory effect on various fungal diseases present on the seeds The bacteria present in Cerall will stay inactive when the seeds are stored dry. After [...] Cerall offers both an immediate and long-lasting control on a wide variety of seed-borne diseases. How does it work? Cerall contains a high concentration of [...] must be distributed as evenly as possible on the seed. Regular seed treatment equipment can be used to apply on the seed. Dosage Apply preventively at a