• Geranium aphid

  General Acyrthosiphon malvae rogersii is a pest of strawberry that is widely distributed in northern and western Europe. Damage symptoms Wingless aphids [...] white skin, betraying their presence in the crop. Acyrthosiphon malvae rogersii is holocyclic (i.e. they mate in autumn and produce eggs to overwinter) [...] strawberry foliage, particularly along the petioles. In outdoor strawberries they reach their peak in June. Winged aphids are formed from May onwards and

• Pepper weevil

  measuring 2 to 3.5 mm in length, and over time they turn grey, reddish-brown, or nearly black. Their main distinguishing feature is a ‘snout’ which is longer than [...] the best approach is to monitor them during the cooler parts of the day, as this is when they are most active. Another recommendation is to inspect the ground [...] 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 prefer crops from the

• How to protect bumblebees in cold

  some key tips to ensure bumblebee colonies thrive in low temperatures: Warmth is key Place the hives in the warmest part of the tunnel/greenhouse, ensuring [...] during such conditions to avoid damage Keep in mind that the impact of climate on pollination and colony quality is also time-sensitive. The longer unfavorable [...] bumblebees and their performance. Right climate for bumblebee pollination in greenhouses In tunnels or greenhouses, the morning temperature needs to rise quickly

• Tree specialist Wolterinck: Control of oak processionary caterpillar with Entonem

  Wolterinck BV in Beltrum, the Netherlands, is a specialist in tree care and weed control and works on behalf of local authorities and governmental bodies [...] nematodes plus Bacillus thuringiensis -based products. ‘That is effective around ten days in and if the trees have at least 30% of their leaf cover, Bacillus [...] processionary caterpillar . ‘We’ve been using nematodes for years. The product is our preferred method over products based on Bacillus thuringiensis , which

• Cottony cushion scale

  countries of the world. It is also periodically discovered in greenhouses in temperate regions, but is not generally a pest in these situations. Damage symptoms [...] cushion scale, Icerya purchasi , is considered to have originated in Australia. It was accidentally introduced to California in about 1868 and devastated the [...] ornamental shrubs and trees. Damage is mostly caused by sap depletion; the shoots dry up and die, and defoliation occurs. In addition, the copious quantities

• Oleander scale

  Damage to fruit occurs in heavy infestations, where spotting and often deformity of fruits affects market value. In olives this is seen as green spots on [...] 30-175 offspring during her lifespan. At 30°C, there is a large reduction in fertility and high mortality in crawlers. [...] on purple fruits. Damage to foliage is particularly important in ornamentals . Heavy infestation can lead to yellowing, leaf and shoot malformation or

• Trichoderma harzianum

  harzianum T-22 is a species of beneficial fungus commonly used in agriculture and horticulture for its various beneficial properties. This fungus is known for [...] transplanted crops it is possible to start applications from propagation. When the pathogen pressure is potentially high, the crop is sensible to soil diseases [...] disease management in agriculture and horticulture. Advantages of Trichoderma harzianum The usage of Trichoderma harzianum T-22 in sustainable agriculture

• Fruit grower uses Natupol Tripol for outdoor pollination

  include Conference, Tessa and Migo. ‘Our oldest apple plot is 15 years old and the youngest is one year old,’ Alfred explains. ‘We constantly innovate and [...] bumblebees is a big improvement.’ Alfred uses two Tripol hives per hectare, starting with the pear orchard, then moving them to the apple orchard in early spring [...] to place our order for the hives in good time for the blossoms. The provision of information by Koppert consultants is good and I am satisfied with the

• Radish

  subsp. Sativus ) is an edible root vegetable that belongs to the Brassicaceae family. This plant was already domesticated in Europe in pre-Roman times. [...] Radish comes in several varieties that all vary in flavour, colour, size and time it takes to mature. The vegetable has a particular sharp or sometimes [...] namely glucosinolate, myrosinase, and isothiocyanate. Radish is now produced and consumed in all parts of the world. The seeds are used to produce oil. Other

• Orchid

  no less than 28,000 known species, divided in about 763 genera. In addition, the flowers of orchids come in many different arrangements. Some only have [...] majority of orchids which are commercially sold is tropical or subtropical. There are varieties however that grow in colder climates. [...] About The orchid is part of an extremely large and diverse of flowering plants, the Orchidaceae or the orchid family . The plant’s flower are usually colourful