• Bacterial wilt, brown rot

  conditions favourable for the bacteria, the whole plant will wilt soon after the first symptoms appear. When conditions are less conducive for disease development [...] not use cut potatoes for propagation, since cutting tubers can increase disease incidence with up to 250% Quarantine measures are in place, including a [...] plants. Damage symptoms In potato, field symptoms of Ralstonia solanacearum are wilting and yellowing of leaves and stunted plants. Inside, vascular browning

• Loose smut of barley

  and appearance of Loose smut of barley The seeds are infected during flowering and the infected seeds are the primary source of inoculum in the next crop [...] Contact fungicides are not effective Apply heat treatment, but viability and germination rate should be checked and compensated for Use resistant cultivars [...] cultivars Perform field checks for infected seed and prevent the use of seeds from infected fields for further cropping Prevent plant diseases by optimizing

• Loose smut of wheat

  and appearance of Loose smut of wheat The seeds are infected during flowering and the infected seeds are the primary source of inoculum in the next crop [...] Contact fungicides are not effective Apply heat treatment, but viability and germination rate should be checked and compensated for Use resistant cultivars [...] cultivars Perform field checks for infected seed and prevent the use of seeds from infected fields for further cropping Prevent plant diseases by optimising

• Optimal placement of bumblebee hives

  hives in visible locations, enabling easy identification and access for both parties. For optimal visibility, it is recommended to place the colonies near [...] essential to maintain humidity around the hives below 80%. Hive placement for different seasons Increased light condition (Spring, summer) During these [...] daylight, aiding their orientation. To avoid overheating, ensure that the hives are not positioned too close to heat-generating lamps. Additionally, provide

• Aphidius ervi

  recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Best conditions for use of Aphidius ervi The parasitic wasp [...] environments where aphids are prevalent, Aphidius ervi can significantly suppress their numbers, making it a valuable agent for integrated pest management [...] can parasitize hundreds of aphids within two days. Aphidius ervi is used for the control of the following pests: Potato aphid ( Macrosiphum euphorbiae

• Phytophthora blight

  cells which are resistant to desiccation) or mycelium. Zoospores are formed from the overwintering structures which infect the host. Zoospores are spores with [...] of Phytophthora blight Phytophthora species are very destructive organisms belonging to the Oomycetes and are therefore strictly speaking not fungi. They [...] temperatures between 15 and 23 °C and higher water content than is optimal for crop growth. Phytophthora overwinters in roots, infected tubers and bulbs

• Effective Wireworm Control In Potato Crops With Beneficial Nematodes

  July 19, 2024

  species of the pest. Digging up soil samples and inspecting for wireworm larvae, which are slender, cylindrical, and typically yellow to brown in colour [...] revenue. The nematodes are very flexible in terms of a temperature window, tolerating both cold and hot temperatures. Both these products are available in large [...] thorough coverage of the root zone where wireworms larvae are active. Timing is critical, as nematodes are most effective against young wireworm larvae in the

• Grey mould

  increases, for example when cut flowers are harvested and put into cold storage. Wounds can also provide the fungus with sufficient moisture, for example [...] nutrients. On the infected area, new spores are formed within a few days. Under circumstances unfavourable for germination, the spores can survive a few [...] mould’s ( Botryotinia fuckeliana / Botrytis cinerea ) most common symptoms are grey-brown lesions. The lesions occur on leaves, stems, fruits and flowers

• Gummy stem blight

  veins) or the hair bases. Stems are infected through wounds and by the infected leaves through the petioles. Fruits are infected through the flowers. The [...] newly produced ascospores are dispersed by air and the conidiospores by water drops, tools and hands of workers. The ascospores are the main source of dispersal [...] dispersal of disease upwards in the crop and the conidia for spread of the disease downwards. How to prevent Gummy stem blight Before cropping: Remove all

• Natutec Drive – On the road to precision biological control

  March 10, 2021

  'Currently we are preparing for the spring season with the production of 20 Natutec Drive machines for key customers in the UK - mainly for strawberry a [...] applications. And demo trials are underway in France, US, Germany and Spain' Tom Vroegop explains. 'We are continuously assessing the performance of Natutec [...] concerned with food safety and environmental issues, the demand for biological solutions for agriculture and horticulture continues to mount. This, together