European red mite

ulmi , is mainly a pest of fruit trees (apple, pear, plum and cherry). However, it can attack a large scale of other woody plants and is occasionally a [...] onion. Adult females are about 0.4 mm long, brick red, and oval shaped with white hairs on their back and white spots (tubercles) at the base of the hairs; [...] yellowish red, and more slender and tapered near the hind end. The development from egg to adult goes faster at higher temperatures and takes approximately

Feltiella acarisuga

start to feed on spider mite eggs, nymphs and adults. They use their mouthparts to first immobilise their prey and then suck out the contents. The larvae [...] eggs and the first larval stages are very difficult to find in the crop due to their small size and colour. Pupal Stage : After completing their larval [...] cocoon near a leaf vein and pupates within it. By closely monitoring their crops and identifying the presence of eggs, larvae, pupae, and adults of Feltiella

BULLETIN_VIDI_FORTUM___AQ10_31.1.22_K.pdf

degradation and death. Variable and inconsistent levels of control AQ10® spore germination can be adversely affected by environmental conditions, and the rate [...] long been advocated as potential stimulants of naturally occurring and commercial disease biocontrol agents. AQ10® is a water dispersible granule formulation [...] courgette, summer squash, cucumber, melon, pepper, chilli, strawberry, tomato, winter squash and pumpkin. The hyperparasite’s mycelium penetrates the hyphal wall

Fusarium wilt

damage during harvest and during post-harvest storage and enhance wound healing after harvest, depending on the crop Prevent plant diseases by optimizing plant [...] different species. Fusarium is widespread and can infect a range of host crops. Many species are considered weak pathogens and can only infect wounded or stressed [...] fungi cause vascular wilt, root rot, foot and stem rot, leaf lesions, fruit rot, head blight in cereals and post-harvest decay. Fusarium oxysporum is the

Olive scale

cosmopolitan pest of citrus and olives and occurs widely in tropical regions and in greenhouses throughout the world. It is a severe pest in coffee and citrus [...] desiccation of tissues and dieback. Life cycle and appearance of Olive scale Young females are oval, 3-6 mm long and almost flat. Their shield is dark grey [...] mature leaves. Many young females migrate to twigs and branches later and remain there for the rest of their lives.

Plant Health

plant health Embracing biological pest control Over the years, biological pest control has proven effective in managing pests without the drawbacks of chemical [...] adaptation and promote root and shoot growth, nutrient uptake, and photosynthesis efficiency. Humic and fulvic acids: enhancing plant development Humic and fulvic [...] conditions, plant nutrition, biodiversity, climate control, and biological pest control fosters healthier and more resilient crops with minimal environmental

Steinernema carpocapsae

biological pest control . These microscopic roundworms are parasitic and are known for their effectiveness in controlling a variety of pests. Steinernema [...] foliage as a biological control method, offering a natural and environmentally friendly approach to pest management in agriculture and horticulture. How do [...] infect other pests in the area. In this way, Steinernema carpocapsae nematodes effectively control pests by parasitizing and killing them, providing a natural

Cottony cushion scale

types of fruit and forest trees, and ornamental shrubs and trees. Damage is mostly caused by sap depletion; the shoots dry up and die, and defoliation occurs [...] generally a pest in these situations. Damage symptoms Cottony cushion scale is a particular pest of citrus, Acacia spp ., Casuarina spp . and Pittosporum [...] have black limbs and an orange-brown body that is coated with white and yellow wax. The adult ‘females’ are easily recognized by their large size (up to

Orius laevigatus

of Orius laevigatus and assess their impact on pest control. Recognizing these stages helps in understanding their establishment and effectiveness in the [...] at piercing and feeding on the soft bodies of their prey. The predatory bug Orius laevigatus is used for the control of the following pests: Thrips The [...] Orius laevigatus for thrips control Orius laevigatus is a small yet highly effective predatory bug used in biological pest control of thrips . This beneficial

TRIANUM-G UK 060520

full enclosure (including continuous top and side barriers down to below ground level) and which are present and maintained over a number of years 2) Reasonable [...] mammals and honey bee to treated crops 3) To minimise airborne environmental exposure, vents, doors and other openings must be closed during and after [...] spores/g) and 99 % w/w inert ingredients Granule (GR) Trianum-G® is a biofungicide for the reduction of soil-borne Pythium, Rhizoctonia and Fusarium in