Integrated Pest Management

first place. Monitoring Regular monitoring of pest populations helps in making informed decisions about control strategies. Control When necessary, control [...] on, IPM requires evaluating the effectiveness of control strategies and making necessary adjustments. The IPM cycle is an ongoing process that incorporates [...] ly, maintaining healthy soil or substrate promotes strong plant growth, making them less susceptible to pests. This not only includes the minimal presence

Plant Pollinator interactions in high temperatures

temperature and humidity are eliminated. At the same time, the grower must make sure the plants have enough strength but are not too Even at 28° C, pollination [...] impede pollination in a conventional greenhouse. Impact of heat on bumblebee With increasing temperatures, the behavioural responses have the potential to [...] for thermoregulation at higher temperatures comes at the cost of foraging, with negative consequences for pollination. Once temperatures pass the 30° C mark

Oak processionary moth

emerge and fly between the end of July and mid September. The eggs (with up to 300 eggs per batch) are laid in contiguous rows along one to two year old [...] cycle and appearance of Oak processionary moth The adults have grey forewings with white and darker grey markings and a wingspan of ca. 30 mm. The adults emerge

Mycotal - Effective at lower temperatures

in colder conditions, or the pest may be inactive, they will start to build up a population as soon as the conditions are favourable. This can become a serious [...] the new season in a clean way, giving your beneficial insects time to build up a standing army before new pests enter from outside the greenhouse later in [...] against thrips Survival of thrips (Frankliniella occidentalis) when sprayed with Mycotal (1 and 2 gr/ltr). Tested in lab conditions at a temperature regime

Foot rot of cereals

showing complex interactions with environmental conditions and host plant physiology. Typically, the lifecycle begins with the release of spores from infected [...] health and yield. Microdochium nivale thrives in cool, moist conditions, making it particularly problematic in temperate regions. Damage symptoms M. nivale [...] become less visible. At harvest, ear blight can result in shrivelled grains with a chalky white or pink appearance, although this is not always the case.

Anso-Mite Plus

relative humidity below 65%. Combined use Can be combined with Orius spp. Do not combine with other generalist predatory mites ( Amblyseius swirskii , [...] disperse into the crop over a period of several weeks. They pierce the prey with their sucking mouthparts and suck out the contents. Appearance Mobile stages

Yellow rose aphid

cycle, with both winged and wingless forms of adults and a great variety in colour. In greenhouses, reproduction takes place by parthenogenesis, with unfertilized [...] sufficient protein. The excess sugar is secreted in the form of honeydew, making the crop and its fruit sticky. Black sooty moulds grow on this honeydew [...] generations of females. Aphids moult four times before reaching adulthood. With each moult they shed white skin, betraying their presence in the crop. The

Pepper weevil

Overview They belong to the Curculionidae family, which is made up of more than 40,000 species. They have very hard bodies and are small in size. They [...] they detect a threat. Damage symptoms The most significant damage occurs with the loss of fruit, whether they fall to the ground or contain holes where [...] appearance of the pepper weevil Newly hatched adults have a light brown colour, with an oval body measuring 2 to 3.5 mm in length, and over time they turn grey

Fusarium head blight or scab

General Fusarium is a group of soil-borne fungi with many different species. Fusarium is widespread and can infect a range of host crops. Many species [...] and appearance of Fusarium head blight or scab Most Fusarium species only make asexual spores. Some also produce ascospores. In general, most Fusarium [...] zeae (Fusarium graminearum ) germinate at temperatures between 4 and 35 °C, with an optimum between 25 and 28 °C. Germination only occurs at relative humidity

Biological Pest Control

using natural predators, parasitoids, or pathogens. This approach partners with nature to maintain the balance of ecosystems and protect crops without resorting [...] environmental impact but also minimises the risk of pesticide resistance, making it a sustainable and effective long-term strategy for pest management. [...] products, the demand for biological pest control methods is likely to grow, making it a forward-looking choice for agriculture and pest management. Learn more