• Blueberry aphid

  presence in the crop. Wingless females of the blueberry aphid are pale yellow-green. The siphunculi are long and straight. Blueberry aphids overwinter as eggs [...] mothers) emerging from the eggs produce wingless and winged parthenogenic females which then continue to produce females. The aphids are mainly found on [...] on young shoots. Peak aphid densities are reached in June and July. Sexual adults are produced in September and October and the sexual females lay eggs on

• New Strain Of Green Peach Aphid, Myzus Persicae, Requires More Aggressive Beneficial Insects

  September 1, 2023

  against the Myzus strain: ‘For the long-term solution we are not only looking at products from our portfolio but also at new candidates for the target crops [...] species that is more effective. We are also testing entomopathogenic fungi that grow on aphids and a ladybird species from which the larvae take longer than [...] good addition to the system. At the same time, we are looking at the side-effects of pesticides and how they fit into the protocol. Faced with the Green

• Shallot aphid

  females of the shallot aphid are 1.1-2.2 mm long and shiny brownish green to dirty yellow. Their legs and antennae are pale, apart from the ends of the antennae [...] stunted when growth starts in spring. Petioles are shortened and leaves curled and twisted. Blossom trusses are also affected, fruits remain small and yield [...] build up even in winter and early spring when temperatures are still low. Winged forms are produced and migrate to other crops until June.

• Plant Disease Management

  the use of living organisms to suppress or control plant pathogens, which are microorganisms that cause diseases in plants. The primary goal of biological [...] plants. For successful biological disease control, it's vital to understand how host plants and pathogens interact closely. This knowledge forms the foundation [...] detection allows for swift intervention, potentially preventing the disease from spreading further. Crop rotation Crop rotation is a fundamental strategy

• New Generation Mycotal

  June 2, 2023

  have clearly resulted in better product performance in different crops and countries. We are now in the process of getting these new targets and improved [...] range and production processes to ensure that growers continue to benefit from the highest quality and best performing biological crop protection solutions [...] Roozemond. ‘We hope to identify further pests and target crops that will benefit from the application of Mycotal in the coming years.’ 100% Sustainable Agriculture

• Large raspberry aphid

  and start to reproduce parthenogenetically. They are very mobile and drop from the plant when they are disturbed. Winged aphids usually appear in June and [...] raspberry. Damage symptoms Large raspberry aphids rarely reach populations that are high enough to reduce yield by direct feeding damage. The major problem is [...] their presence in the crop. Wingless females of the large raspberry aphid are 2.6-4.1 mm long, pale to yellowish green with long antennae, legs and siphunculi

• Optimising disease biocontrol in propagation

  April 26, 2021

  protection’. Hardy ornamental nursery stock species develop roots from cuttings at different speeds. The rooting speed, propagation conditions, and quality [...] (often referred to as the ‘cutting strike rate’). Slow-rooting cuttings are especially vulnerable to infection by pathogens that infect the stem base [...] on the pathogen, develop a dark brown or black lesion that extends upwards from the basal end. Infected cuttings generally lead to poor root development

• Large blackberry aphid

  and start to reproduce parthenogenetically. They are very mobile and drop from the plant when they are disturbed. Winged aphids usually appear in June and [...] similar to the large raspberry aphid Amphorophora idaei . As both aphid species are host specific the host plant is the simplest method to distinguish these two [...] their presence in the crop. Wingless females of the large blackberry aphid are 2.6-4.1 mm long, pale to yellowish green with long antennae, legs and siphunculi

• Flies

  conditions. Solutions for fly control Learn more about What are flies? There are several flies that are pests in agriculture, horticulture and mushroom cultivation [...] Biological control of flies Flies are a common pest problem in greenhouse and field crops, where they disturb plant growth, spread diseases and affect [...] cultivation. Species that can cause damage or nuisance, are particularly small flies of the families Sciaridae ( sciarid flies ) and Ephydridae (shore flies)

• Earth Day 2023

  April 22, 2023

  Moreover, we switched from air shipping to road/boat transportation of 102 shipping containers. The post-pandemic era has highlighted how crucial it is to protect [...] caring for the earth is not just a responsibility, but a way of life. We are committed to promoting sustainable agriculture practices that protect the [...] addition, we also strive to minimise our own environmental footprint. We are continuously implementing initiatives to reduce our CO2 emissions, reduce