Foot rot of cereals

primarily affects the roots and lower stem of cereal plants, leading to rotting and ultimately compromising plant health and yield. Microdochium nivale thrives [...] 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 [...] environmental conditions and host plant physiology. Typically, the lifecycle begins with the release of spores from infected plant debris or soil. These spores

Leek moth

value of the plant. Severe damage also occurs on inflorescences of plants cultivated for seed production where serious seed loss can occur. On leeks, larvae [...] leaves. On reaching the third instar, the larva penetrates the young leaves, the flower stalk or the inflorescence of the host plant. Feeding on the leaf [...] caterpillars causes a reduction in plant growth; if larvae are numerous, weakening or withering of the plant can occur. On old leaves, open galleries can be

Dwarf bunt

remain green longer than healthy heads. The glumes are opened either on some or on all spikelets, showing the bunt (smut spore) they contain, which is larger [...] Additionally, plants only reach a fraction of their normal height. Spikes are generally broader and the glumes opened wider, than in plants infected with [...] before emergence and the fungi grow inside the plants to the growing tip. The fungi grow between the plant cells and eventually grow inside the kernels.

Oleander aphid

principal host plant, oleander. Damage symptoms The colonies of bright yellow aphids can easily be seen on the shoots of the host plants. The damage caused [...] of several important ornamental plants in the families Apocynaceae and Asclepiadaceae. It is commonly found feeding on oleander and milkweeds ( Asclepias [...] mould that grows on the honeydew. Growing tips can be deformed. Repeated heavy infestation throughout the year can lead to stunted plant growth. Life cycle

Glume blotch

turning the whole leaf necrotic. On glumes, similar brown lesions with pycnidia and perithecia occur. Perithecia are also formed on dead glumes and stems. In [...] ascospores or conidia on the oldest leaves, but seed transmission is also possible. The germ tubes can infect the leaves of the plants directly or through [...] is more efficient so the disease will spread faster Prevent plant diseases by optimizing plant potential and crop resilience.

Amblyseius swirskii

Amblyseius swirskii preys on several other small organisms such as spider mites and tarsonemid mites. They can also feed on pollen, which is useful for [...] relative humidity below 60%. In tomato, use of Amblyseius swirskii is not recommended as it is hindered by the glandular hairs on the stems and leaves and does [...] cap to open the dosage hole Sprinkle material on leaves or pour into Diboxes Make sure the material remains on the introduction site for at least a few hours

Wheat bunt

Tilletia laevis are hard to distinguish from infected plants before head emergence, although affected plants may be slightly stunted. Infected (bunted) heads [...] remain green longer than healthy heads. The glumes are opened either on some or on all spikelets, showing the bunt (smut spore) they contain, which is larger [...] before emergence and the fungi grow inside the plants to the growing tip. The fungi grow between the plant cells and eventually inside the kernels. When

Bean seed fly

near the base of bean plants, and upon hatching, the larvae burrow into the soil 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 less tolerant to subsequent attacks by other pests and plant pathogens. This [...] stunted growth compared to healthy plants. Damage to seeds: Darkened or damaged seeds, as bean seed fly larvae feed on seeds and can cause significant damage

Mycotal in Salad Crops

rapidly proliferates, causing death of the target pest. Salad crop approvals: tomato, cucumber aubergine, pepper, chilli, and lettuce, grown under permanent [...] individual dose of 2 kg/ha in 2000 l water Spray equipment: full coverage of all plant surfaces is essential in order to achieve good contact with the target pests;

Click beetles

feed on the roots of many plants. Damage symptoms The click beetles feed on the roots and bore into the base of plants. This can cause the plants to wilt [...] , with the head deeply retracted into the thorax. When disturbed they lie on their back feigning death and then suddenly propel themselves into the air [...] wilt and die. Damage is more severe in young plants. Life cycle and appearance of Click beetles Adult Agriotis sp. are 6-10 mm long and yellowish brown