• Anso-Mite Plus

  extract the contents of their prey. Appearance Mobile stages are beige, droplet-shaped mites. Eggs are oblong and transparent white. Adults are about 0.5 mm in [...] Pests Young larvae of various thrips species. Also has an effect on eggs and larvae of whitefly , all stages of non-webbing spider mites (e.g. European [...] ulmi ) and rust mites. Crops Do not use in tomato. Mode of action Predatory mites multiply in the sachet and disperse into the crop over a period of several

• Bacterial spot

  leaves are also round and small to start with and slightly raised from the leaf surface. They occur on the abaxial (underside of) leaf surfaces and may enlarge [...] centre of the lesions may fall out as they become drier. Under humid conditions, the spots may merge with lesions on the petioles and stems and form long [...] lesions with a light brown centre. As with powdery mildew infection, pepper plants shed the leaves that are severely infected. Humid conditions are conducive

• Consumers

  insects and other animals take care of the pollination and therefore the formation of fruit. Honeybees are traditional important pollinators of arable and [...] e production of plants and crops. Even though they cannot be seen with the naked eye, these products – which can be used above ground and underground – [...] They combat diseases and pests, strengthen crops, and improve the absorption of nutrients. Their development calls for high-quality and costly scientific

• Cabbage leafroller

  antennae are thin and of medium length. The moths fly when it is dark. The yellow eggs are laid in batches of 10 to 90 pieces and covered with a gelatinous [...] caterpillars are much lighter and have dark lateral stripes. The caterpillars are relatively thin and measure up to 25 mm in length. They are slightly hairy [...] eat a hole in the shoot and hollow it out, causing the shoot or growing point to wilt and die. Life cycle and appearance of Cabbage leafroller An adult

• Cerall

  seeds and first developing roots are quickly colonised. Subsequently, the bacteria will start to compete with other pathogens for nutrients and space. [...] an immediate and long-lasting control on a wide variety of seed-borne diseases. How does it work? Cerall contains a high concentration of P. chlororaphis [...] diseases, hence supports growth and development of young cereal plants up to the five-leaf stage. Suitable for organic and conventional cultivation. Diseases

• Sciarid flies

  Young plants that are kept humid and well-watered are particularly at risk. Life cycle and appearance of Sciarid flies The life cycle of sciarid flies has [...] fliers, and prefer damp areas in dark places, with a lot of organic material. They occur the whole year round. The eggs are minute (0.1 to 0.25 mm) and yellowish [...] plants, sciarid flies are particularly problematic in cuttings and other young growing plant material. Damage symptoms The larvae of sciarid flies feed mainly

• Mycotal - Effective at lower temperatures

  periods of the year How fast do viable spores germinate Germination of viable spores (%) into colonies? 100 Germination rate of Mycotal and other commercial [...] temperature regime of 5 °C at night and 14 °C during the day, mimicking a cold day in the greenhouse. 60 40 The lines are predicted values and the ribbons around [...] fungi Colony diameter (mm) Growth of the colony 20 Colony growth rate of Mycotal and other commercial entomopathogenic fungi. 15 Tested in lab conditions

• Tomato moth

  both green and ripening fruit. The second generation of larvae often causes greater loss of fruit than the first. Life cycle and appearance of Tomato moth [...] margin. The antennae are long and thin. Head and thorax are reddish-brown while the abdomen is a lighter grey-brown. The females of the tomato moth (Lacanobia [...] temperate North Asia and Central Asia, northern India, China, Korea and Japan. Damage symptoms Larger caterpillars eat large areas of leaves and can also attack

• Syrphidend

  flowering plants are present for optimal establishment. Combined use For effective control of aphids combine with other predators and/or parasitoids. Storage [...] effective between 15 and 23°C. High humidity is favourable for larval development and hatching of pupae. Adult hoverflies feed on pollen and nectar. Ensure flowering [...] Pests All species/stages of aphids . Mode of action Adult hoverflies emerge from the pupae and deposit their eggs in the aphid colonies. The young larvae

• Potato aphid

  production. Life cycle and appearance of Potato aphid Aphids have a complex life cycle, with both winged and wingless forms of adults and a great variety in [...] Various vegetable and ornamental crops grown in greenhouses are colonized, including tomato, aubergine and roses. Damage symptoms Nymphs and adults extract [...] extract large quantities of sap to get sufficient protein. The excess sugar is secreted in the form of honeydew, making the crop and its fruit sticky. Black