Pepper weevil

approach is to monitor them during the cooler parts of the day, as this is when they are most active. Another recommendation is to inspect the ground as well [...] They must be carefully and continuously monitored, given their ability to cause huge damage. When they are already present on the crop, the best approach [...] well as the flowers and immature fruit, since they throw themselves to the ground and keep still when they detect a threat. Damage symptoms The most significant

Silver-Y moth

Damage symptoms The larvae feed on leaves, causing typical caterpillar damage. Feeding damage includes feeding on the leaf epidermis and on the petiole, sk [...] are long and thin. The moths fly during the day as well as at night, often in large swarms. They fly rapidly from flower to flower, often resting with [...] with their wings folded roof-like above the body. The female lays up to 2,000 eggs on the underside of the leaves of their host plant, usually separately but

Fusarium spp.

upwards. At the same time, the plant produces gum as a defence mechanism to stop the fungus from spreading. This gum blocks the xylem and causes the wilting [...] inside the vascular system of the host plant and spreads upwards inside the plants. The other species are dispersed upwards on the outside of the plant [...] discolouration of the xylem vessels, which can be seen when the stems are cut. In banana, whole plantations may die, and the soil may not be suitable for planting

Amblyseius swirskii

are the same colour as the eggs, and are only slightly larger. The larvae of Amblyseius swirskii do not need to feed. The nymphs are larger than the larvae [...] of the 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 [...] depends on climate, crop and pest density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction preventively or as soon as the first

Optimal placement of bumblebee hives

position the hives at a height of 20 – 60 cm above the ground on the south side of the path. This location ensures that the hives receive adequate shade throughout [...] needed, the hives can be placed higher inside the crop, at a minimum height of 1.4 meters above the ground, particularly in dense crop areas. On the darkest [...] entrances may be in the same direction, but away from the crop, with a maximum of two hives grouped together. Protection of the hive To maintain hive

Capsanem

difficult to find. Infected foliar pests simply fall to the ground. Infected pest insects in the root zone turn yellow to brown, but may be difficult to find [...] and leave the contents to soak for five minutes Stir again and pour the contents of the bucket into the half-filled spray tank (except when tank mixing [...] effects on biological solutions As a general rule for tank mixing, always add the nematodes to a fully filled tank containing the compatible product The product

European red mite

y a problem on roses and other ornamentals of the family Rosaceae grown in greenhouses. It originates from Europe (as can be seen from the common name [...] initially brown spots on the leaves and when these coalesce the leaves loose colour; this is often referred to as bronzing. When infestation is heavy, [...] mite The European red mite feeds mainly on the undersides of leaves but moves to upper leaf surfaces when the lower side becomes crowded. Contrary to the

Thripex-Plus

in the crop, not exposed to direct sunlight Sachets already have an exit hole Hold sachets by the cardboard strip at the top, to avoid damaging the predatory [...] preventively or as soon as the first pest mites are detected in the crop. Use at least 4,000 sachets per ha and hang them evenly spaced in the crop. Release [...] predatory mites Dosage The dosage of Thripex-Plus depends on climate, crop and pest density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start

Swirski-Mite Plus

in the crop, not exposed to direct sunlight Sachets already have an exit hole Hold sachets by the cardboard strip at the top, to avoid damaging the predatory [...] preventively or as soon as the first pest mites are detected in the crop. Use at least 4,000 sachets per ha and hang them evenly spaced in the crop. Release [...] predatory mites Dosage The dosage of Swirski-Mite Plus depends on climate, crop and pest density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation

Swirski-Mite LD

in the crop, not exposed to direct sunlight Sachets already have an exit hole Hold sachets by the cardboard strip at the top, to avoid damaging the predatory [...] preventively or as soon as the first pest mites are detected in the crop. Use at least 4,000 sachets per ha and hang them evenly spaced in the crop. Release [...] predatory mites Dosage The dosage of Swirski-Mite LD depends on climate, crop and pest density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation