• Collaboration With Valto Against Pepino Mosaic Virus

  August 9, 2024

  average since the start. We expect V10 to continue its strong growth in the coming years, especially with the anticipated approval in the US later this [...] y address the Pepino mosaic virus , which has been accountable for substantial losses in tomato production around the world, with V10. What Is V10? V10 [...] countries, multiple strains of Pepino mosaic virus are present. In Europe the EU an CH2 variant are widespread. V10 covers this broad range of Pepino mosaic

• Steinernema carpocapsae

  ultimately killing the host within a few days. The nematodes then feed and reproduce within the cadaver of the dead host, resulting in the emergence of a new [...] nematodes penetrate the pest's body through natural openings. Once inside the pest, the nematodes release symbiotic bacteria, typically of the genus Xenorhabdus [...] Distribute the spraying solution evenly over the soil/medium surface Application through irrigation systems: Pressure-compensated irrigation systems are recommended

• Two-spotted spider mite

  to the host plant by feeding on plant sap. They mainly occur on the underside of leaves where they pierce the cells and suck out the contents. The empty [...] brown.The colour of the adults often depends on the crop in which they occur (e.g. on cucumbers they are often yellow-brown, on tomatoes they are mainly [...] to loss of the crop. The nymphs and adults also produce webs, and plants can get completely covered with such webs in which the mites live. The webbing and

• Loose smut of wheat

  Loose smut of wheat The seeds are infected during flowering and the infected seeds are the primary source of inoculum in the next crop. The fungus survives [...] survives inside the seed and when the seed germinates, the mycelium of the fungus grows upwards inside the plant into the growing tip and the seed primordia. It [...] inner tissues of the newly infected seed. During maturation of the seed, the mycelium becomes thick-walled and swollen as a dormant survival structure. Infection

• Thripor-L

  encourage mating Make sure the material remains undisturbed at the introduction site for a few hours after application Dosage The dosage of Thripor-L depends [...] should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction as soon as the first thrips are detected in the crop. Introduction rates typically [...] of action The predatory bugs actively search for prey. With their piercing mouthparts, they extract the contents of their prey, leaving the empty skin

• Loose smut of barley

  smut of barley The seeds are infected during flowering and the infected seeds are the primary source of inoculum in the next crop. The fungus survives [...] survives inside the seed and when the seed germinates, the mycelium of the fungus grows upwards inside the plant into the growing tip and the seed primordia. It [...] inner tissues of the newly infected seed. During maturation of the seed, the mycelium becomes thick-walled and swollen as a dormant survival structure. Infection

• Effective Spider Mite Control on Ornamentals

  April 10, 2019

  establish its population. The sachets are hung within the crop by the means of a strengthened hook, which gives greater durability. The sachets also have an [...] an exit hole through which the mites will disperse into the crop. Due to the smart design of the Spical Ulti-Mite sachets, they also serve as a point of [...] adult females of the predatory mite feed on all stages of spider mite. Neoseiulus californicus is an essential first line of defence in the control of spider

• Boisduval scale

  orchids, this scale tends to prefer the leaf midrib and the portion of the petiole that is covered by the sheath. Small infestations on orchids cause extensive [...] under the scale and become crawlers. The crawlers move out to look for a suitable place to feed and become sessile usually after a few hours The development [...] of Diaspi s are very similar in their appearance and damage symptoms. Here, the Boisduval scale is described in more detail, as it is the most important

• Diglyphus isaea

  Adult stage: The appearance of the adult is already clearly visible. Pupae are often visible through the leaf. The parasitic wasp escapes from the mine by making [...] Liriomyza trifolii ). The female wasp deposits her eggs inside the larvae of the leafminer, where the emerging larvae feed on the host’s internal tissues [...] body, and the third larval instar is blue-green. The full-grown larva usually pupates in the mine some distance from the dead host. Pupal stage: The pupa lies

• Thrip control in Strawberry with Orius laevagatus

  May 8, 2019

  stages of the pest, including the adults. The presence of pollen enhances the rate of development of Orius, hence they are frequently found in the flowers [...] thrips using the predatory bug Orius laevigatus in strawberry crops. Thrips are one of the most difficult pests for the strawberry grower. They are often impossible [...] forms the backbone of the biological programme to control thrips on strawberries. However, the pest can nevertheless become problematic during the summer