Natutec Drive – On the road to precision biological control

Mealybugs and scales

resulting in considerable damage in ornamental and fruit crops and loss of value. Armoured scales do not produce honeydew. The concealed habit and the protective [...] inflict damage on the crop in various ways: nymphs and females extract the sap from the plant, stunting growth and causing deformation and/or yellowing of [...] unfit for sale, and the reduced level of photosynthesis in the leaves also reduces flower and fruit production; in ornamental crops, the mere presence of

Wheat bunt

before emergence and the fungi grow inside the plants to the growing tip. The fungi grow between the plant cells and eventually inside the kernels. When that [...] (bunted) heads are slender and remain green longer than healthy heads. The glumes are opened either on some or on all spikelets, showing the bunt (smut spore) [...] cycle and appearance of Wheat bunt Tilletia tritici and Tilletia laevis survive as teliospores in the soil or on seed. These teliospores germinate in response

Vidi Parva

triggers the production of auxins. These auxins boost the formation of cytokinins which in turn induce the formation of fine roots and root hairs and promote [...] promote the uptake of nutrients from the rhizosphere and the release of exudates that support the rhizosphere microbiology. Visual effect Longer roots with [...] tryptophan and other free amino acids in herbal extract. Preparation Shake the container well before use Fill the application tank with half the required

Spider mites and other mites

characteristics and feeding habits. Plant mites generally thrive in warm and dry conditions, which is why they are often problematic in greenhouses and during hot [...] spider mites are typically less than 1 millimeter in size, and range in color from pale yellow to green, brown, or red. They have eight legs and are closely [...] leaves (small white or yellow spots), and webbing on leaves and stems. The leaves may also become distorted or curled, and the plant may appear stunted or

Crop Monitoring and Scouting

monitoring and scouting In the world of agriculture and horticulture, the phrase "knowledge is power" couldn't be truer. Crop monitoring and scouting are crucial [...] traps and pheromones, growers can promptly detect the presence of pests and respond accordingly. Benefits of crop monitoring and scouting One of the most [...] catalogue and analyse data in real time. These tools streamline the scouting process and make it more efficient. Using a crop scouting tool in horticulture

Root and crown rot of strawberry

Netherlands, and Pestalotiopsis longisetula in the case of leaf spots, such as leaf spot of strawberry and fruit rot reported mainly from Brazil. The genus is quite [...] diseases in strawberry have been ascribed to Pestalotiopsis clavispora in the case of root and crown rot (of strawberry), first found in The Netherlands [...] clavispora and Phytophthora cactorum. Life cycle and appearance of Root and crown rot of strawberry Not much is known about the life cycle. The fungus produces

Pea and Bean Weevil Trap

pheromone which lures the male and female weevils into the trap. Once in the trap they cannot escape and are easy to detect, count and identify. Presentation [...] Place the funnel onto the green bucket Place the pheromone dispenser in the transparent top Fix the transparent top with a twist action lining up the slots [...] beans in the previous year Place the trap on the ground Ensure the trap is securely positioned on the ground to prevent it from tipping over Check the traps

Air Blowers to distribute and apply beneficials

specific hot spots as well as the release of Nutari, Artefeed and Entofood in vegetable cultivations. The air flow from the fan guarantees the even distribution [...] both full field distribution and for specific hot spots. The Airbug’s special fan, in combination with the revolving dosage pot, ensures a uniform release [...] enemies.The airflow from the fan guarantees the even distribution of this material up to a distance of 3-5 metres from the Airbug. Mini-Airbug The Mini-Airbug

Treatment of bumblebee stings and allergies

Bumblebees are found in the natural environment in many countries. In addition, bumblebees and honeybees are used as pollinators in agricultural and horticultural [...] you and is used to inject epinephrine into the thigh in the case of a sting. Tests and treatments are available at the Allergology department of the RdGG [...] anti-itch ointments are available (e.g. containing diethyl-m-toluamide). In the rare case of a sting in the mouth or pharynx, the patient should be taken