Angular leaf spot

underside of the leaf. They enlarge to angular spots, often limited by the small veins. The distinctive feature is the way the lesions look when using different [...] that become the primary source of infection in the spring. The bacteria are also introduced in a crop in new transplants. This bacterium is very resistant [...] reflected light is used, the lesions look dark green, but when transmitted light is used, they are translucent. When conditions are humid, a viscous bacterial

Sportnem-H

solutions As a general rule for tank mixing, always add the nematodes to a fully filled tank containing the compatible product The product is safe for most [...] inside the host. This kills the pest within a few hours to days after infection. Visual effect Infected pest insects in the root zone turn red to brown [...] between 4 to 8 Distribute the spraying solution evenly over the soil/media surface Spray the solution as soon as it is prepared and within a short timeframe

Dwarf bunt

sporidia infect the wheat seedlings even before emergence and the fungi grow inside the plants to the growing tip. The fungi grow between the plant cells and [...] controversa Dwarf bunt General Tilletia controversa is a plant pathogen. It is a fungus known to cause the smut disease TCK smut in soft white and hard red [...] harvest allowing the teliospores to fall to the ground. Additionally, these teliospores contaminate healthy kernels, which in turn become a source of disease

Natutec biocontrol application devices

Natutec solution is specifically tailored to meet the unique needs of our customers in different growing environments. Natutec enables growers to: Use biological [...] and save up to 80% in labour costs with streamlined application methods. The right system for you Choosing the right system depends on the specific needs [...] empowering nature with technology! The Natutec product portfolio offers a broad range of application devices for the dispersal of beneficial organisms over

Sportnem-T

solutions As a general rule for tank mixing, always add the nematodes to a fully filled tank containing the compatible product The product is safe for most [...] inside the host. This kills the pest within a few hours to days after infection. Visual effect Infected pest insects in the root zone turn yellow to brown [...] of action The nematodes enter the pest and release symbiotic bacteria into the pest's body cavity. These bacteria convert the host tissue into a food source

Caterpillars

belong to the Noctuidae (the noctuid or owl moths), which is the largest of all lepidopteran families. Most adults of this family are nocturnal. The caterpillars [...] pupate in the ground. Another family containing several species that damage greenhouse crops is the leafroller family, the Tortricidae. The name ‘leafroller’ [...] ‘leafroller’ refers to the fact that the caterpillars often live in rolled-up leaves. Although some species are restricted to a single crop, most are polyphagous

Bacterial canker of tomato

white with a brown centre. In potato, the disease usually only occurs in the second half of the season. The first symptoms are wilting of the lower leaves [...] then growing into the vessels of the plant. Plant growth is inhibited and the plant wilts because the xylem vessels become blocked. The bacterium can survive [...] Clavibacter is a quarantine organism in Europe, which means that strong efforts are used to prevent the bacterium from entering. When the occasional infection

Citrus mealybug

so that the light yellow to pink body is visible through its waxy covering. There is often a darker longitudinal stripe running over the body. The adult [...] search for a new feeding place and are capable of moving a reasonable distance over the plant. The male nymph attaches itself to the plant, whereas the females [...] defoliation. The overall effect is a reduction of photosynthesis and therefore the yield. Flowers and fruit often drop off. Plant sap is rich in sugars

Phytophthora blight

leaf wetness is required. Dispersal is by wind and rain causes the pathogen to be returned to the soil from infected plants. Dispersal in the soil happens [...] fungal growth on the leaves. The centre is grey-brown with a light-green edge. On the stem, elongated brown lesions occur, usually circling the stem. On potato [...] flagellae which enable them to move through water. Infection is usually from the root to the foot, but direct infection of the foot also occurs. Exudates

Even distribution of predatory insects with Natutec Drive

Half a year ago, Dyson Farming in the UK took the decision to acquire the Natutec Drive tool to disperse its biological pest control products. ‘It was [...] accurately,’ Angel explains. ‘The two arms of the tool unfold over the crop to blow the live products accurately and uniformly over the strawberry plant foliage [...] proved to be labour-intensive, time consuming, and not always accurate. We battled to get the product uniformly dispersed. Natutec Drive is easy to use and