Silver-Y moth

d leaves, accumulation of frass and destruction of growing points. Life cycle and appearance of Silver-Y moth The forewings of the silver-Y moth ( Autographa [...] much damage to agricultural crops, particularly brassicas, from August onward. The silver-Y moth ( Autographa gamma ) feeds on plants of 14 families and [...] 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 sometimes in small groups

Legume Pest Monitoring Systems

The new system will enable growers to manage this pest more effectively and help pea growers time the application of control solutions more accurately". [...] Pherosyn Ltd. and Koppert UK, are working together to ensure the continuation of our important monitoring systems for peas. With funding from UKRI, we have [...] the more determinate vining peas. "The New System Will Enable Growers To Manage This Pest More Effectively" Following evaluation at several sites in Yorkshire

Fly pollination

pollination , also known as myophily, is a method of plant reproduction facilitated by various species of flies . Unlike bees, which are equipped with specialized [...] success of various plant species. Why are flies good pollinators? Lucilia sericata flies are effective pollinators and are used in a wide range of seed crops [...] These adaptable insects can pollinate a wide range of plants, making them valuable in diverse agricultural settings. From fruits and vegetables to nuts and

Roots Growers positive about Mycotal against whitefly

We used the same dosage of Enermix in the three test plots, and slightly higher dosages of the predatory bug. As a result of that choice, we’ve yet to [...] pernicious pest for growers of tomatoes and other crops. This is further aggravated by the fact that there are almost no effective chemical products that slot neatly [...] year, we have very little leeway in terms of spraying frequency. We therefore need to leverage the full potential of biological plant protection.’ To combat

Damping-off

and very little of the root system survives. On the border between air and soil or substrate the plant turns brown. A typical symptom of a Pythium infection [...] infection is the easy stripping of the skin from the root cortex with a finger nail. Life cycle and appearance of Damping-off Pythium belongs to the Oomycetes [...] conditions, especially dehydration. Germination of the oospores is stimulated by exudates from roots of a susceptible host nearby. The oospores germinate

Effective control with Chrysopa-E!

using an earlier phase of lacewing - the natural enemy of aphids, mealybugs and Echinothrips – growers can now tackle hotspots of these harmful pests more [...] uses the egg stage of the lacewing, Chrysoperla carnea , instead of the larval stage used previously, to greater effect. Advantages of Chrysopa-E Due to [...] crops with good results. Extreme number of predators By using an earlier phase of lacewing - the natural enemy of aphids , mealy bugs and echinothrips –

Pollination

products. Pollination is the transfer of pollen from the anthers of the flower to the stigma of the flower. If the pollen is transferred from anther to stigma [...] self-pollination. Cross pollination, is the transfer of pollen from the anther of one flower to the stigma of another flower on the same plant or on another [...] production of vegetables, fruit and seed. Well pollinated crops result in considerably higher yields and improve the quality and shelf-life of these products

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DRINK AND ANIMAL FEEDING STUFFS KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN THIS MATERIAL AND ITS CONTAINER MUST BE DISPOSED OF IN A SAFE WAY KEEP IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER [...] development of roots and aerial parts of the plant. TRIANUM-G® can be used under various environmental conditions. It grows at a range of temperatures [...] above 10oC, in many types of growing media, and on the roots of a wide range of plants. APPLICATION AND DOSE TRIANUM-G® should be used preventatively

Beetles

species, Coleoptera is the largest of all insect orders and displays an enormous variety of form, size and habit. A number of species are a serious pest in [...] belong to the order Coleoptera, a well-known group of insects that are easily recognizable on account of their hard wing covers (elytra). With more than 350 [...] fly at all. Beetle damage Both larvae and adults of beetles can cause damage to crops. The larvae of some species feed on growing tips and roots or chew

Disease control