Damping-off

roots rot 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 [...] stripping of the skin from the root cortex with a finger nail. Life cycle and appearance of Damping-off Pythium belongs to the Oomycetes, a separate group [...] considered a ‘weak pathogen’, meaning that it can usually only affect plants that are in a sub-optimal condition or suffer from stress, caused for example

Cerall Brochure

wide range of seed-borne diseases • Combines a direct lethal effect and a long-lasting protection • Improves plant growth and reduces abiotic stresses, resulting [...] emergence, and affect the crop also in a later stage. For most of these diseases, seeds are the primary carrier of the infection. Cerall offers a powerful [...] conventional and organic agriculture. Safe to use Cerall can be safely applied together with a wide range of other seed treatments, but can be adversely

Roots Growers positive about Mycotal against whitefly

is and remains a pernicious pest for growers of tomatoes and other crops. This is further aggravated by the fact that there are almost no effective chemical [...] tomato that is effective and, unlike other products, also has a low MRL, which is a requirement for small cherry tomatoes. However, as we can only use this [...] 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

Sportnem-T

Application Nematodes can be applied using a watering can, an airblast sprayer, through a sprinkler system, with a backpack sprayer, or a vehicle-mounted spray [...] range of temperature and humidity, as described above Side Effects & Compatibility Pesticides can have (in)direct effects on biological solutions As a general [...] Sportnem-T can be used for biological control of crane fly larvae, Noctuids, mole crickets and caterpillars in lawns. It is effective in a wide temperature

Crane flies

larvae of crane flies , called leatherjackets, live in the soil and feed on roots and shoots (which they pull into the ground of mainly grasses and cereal [...] do not cause any damage. Damage symptoms Larval feeding causes brown spots in grasslands, turf and cereal fields. Exit holes of the burrows of the larvae [...] Secondary damage may come from birds and rodents feeding on larvae and digging up turf. Life cycle and appearance of Crane flies Adult crane flies are large

Encarsia formosa

formosa is most effective at temperatures between 20°C and 25°C (68 and 77°F). At a 24 hours average temperature below 17°C/63°F the control of whiteflies may [...] tissues of the host, leading to its death and thereby contributing to the reduction of whitefly numbers. Encarsia formosa is highly adaptable and can adjust [...] balance and reduce the reliance on chemical pesticides. Life cycle and appearance of Encarsia formosa The development of E. formosa consists of six stages:

Entomite-M

Eggs, larvae and pupae of sciarid flies ; thrips pupae. Mode of action The predatory mites feed on larvae of sciarid flies , thrips pupae and other soil-dwelling [...] insects. The mites appear in and on the soil and at the base of plant stems. The reduction of the infestation level occurs at a slow but steady rate. Pack [...] Amblyseius swirskii , Neoseiulus cucumeris ) and/or Orius spp. Precautions Application of this product can cause sensitisation or allergic reactions, we therefore

Southern European marshland pyralid

kalanchoë a relatively small population can cause severe damage, whereas roses appear to tolerate larger numbers. Life cycle and appearance of Southern European [...] fovealis) is a polyphagous species feeding on a wide range of hosts from 38 plant families. They include ornamental crop plants, such as roses and gerbera, [...] plants, vegetable crops such as celery, pepper and lettuce, and weeds. The secretive habit of the caterpillars of this species makes them very difficult to

Aphidend

gall-midges will leave the bottle and spread Dosage The dosage of Aphidend depends on climate, crop and aphid density and should always be adjusted to the [...] for your situation. Environmental conditions Most effective between 20 and 30°C (68 and 86°F), effectivity decreases significantly at higher temperatures [...] Pests All species/stages of aphids . Mode of action Adult gall midges emerge from the pupae and deposit their eggs in the aphid colonies. After emerging

Macrolophus pygmaeus

problems include a shortage of prey, a high population of bugs (more than 100-150 per plant), and a weak crop. More delicate types of tomato are more susceptible [...] Consumption of plant sap, however, can cause damage to crops such as certain varieties of tomato, and gerbera. Conditions that promote the onset of such problems [...] antennal segment is black, and a black stripe runs behind the eyes. The first part of the forewings is a transparent, soft green with a small black spot in the