• Root and crown rot of strawberry

  New diseases in strawberry have been ascribed to Pestalotiopsis clavispora in the case of root and crown rot (of strawberry), first found in The Netherlands [...] necrotic areas in crown and root of strawberry. Plant development is slow, growth is retarded and rooting is poor. Transplants look weak and may die. It is [...] 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

• Vidi Terrum

  crop, growth substrate and climate and should always be adjusted to the particular situation Apply during flowering, fruitset and (in bulb/tuber crops) bulb/tuber [...] acids in the product. Plants can take up Vidi Terrum both through their roots and leaves. Visual effect Improved fruit setting. Pack size 5 and 20 litre [...] Vidi Terrum supports the plant's metabolism leading to better fruit set and size, and better bulb size. Crops All crops. Mode of action Vidi Terrum provides

• Mycotal in Salad Crops

  most crops should occur in the late afternoon and evening, as the ambient temperature falls. Do not spray in direct sunlight, and always add the adjuvant [...] most of Mycotal in your salad crop IPM strategy Mycotal is a spore formulation of the insect pathogenic fungus Lecanicillium muscarium and is used for the [...] permitted individual dose of 2 kg/ha in 2000 l water Spray equipment: full coverage of all plant surfaces is essential in order to achieve good contact with

• Pea blight, leaf and pod spot

  blight) and lesions of stems, leaves, and pods (pea leaf spot and pea pod spot). Damage symptoms Ascochyta pisi causes spots on leaves, stems and pods of [...] the primary leaves. The fungus is seed borne and thus also causes post- and pre-emergence damping off and dwarfing. Other Ascochyta species may also infect [...] seeds may have brown areas. Life cycle and appearance of Pea blight, leaf and pod spot Ascochyta pisi hardly survives in the soil or on crop residues because

• Treatment of bumblebee stings and allergies

  are found in the natural environment in many countries. In addition, bumblebees and honeybees are used as pollinators in agricultural and horticultural [...] Level 3 - level 1 and/or 2 symptoms plus difficulties in breathing and/or a feeling of suffocating Level 4 - level 1 and/or 2 and/or 3 symptoms plus heart [...] different colours and patterns. In general, bumblebees are larger than honeybees, and hairier than wasps. Only bumblebee workers and queens have a stinger

• Chula Brand is a pioneer in biological pest control in papaya

  company in the production and export of papayas, which has managed to control the pests responsible for losses in its production in a safe and effective [...] more than 20 years of experience in the production and distribution of papaya and other tropical fruits such as pineapple and lime. An important part of their [...] aphids and leafhoppers through the release and establishment of their main natural enemies in the crop. "The future of biological control in tropical

• Air Blowers to distribute and apply beneficials

  automatic blower used for large surfaces and full field distribution in high-tech cultivations. The Airobug special fan, in combination with the revolving dosage [...] Blowers to distribute and apply beneficials Blowing systems Koppert's blowing systems are especially developed for effective and efficient distribution [...] n Introduce several predatory mite species in one way Uniform distribution of natural enemies resulting in the continuous efficiency of an integrated system

• Caterpillar control in greenhouse crops

  can often live in rolled up leaves, although some species live between leaves, or flowers, that have been spun together, in holes in stems, flowers, or [...] leaves either in groups or individually. After leaving the egg, caterpillars then feed and moult. Once fully-grown, caterpillars cease to feed, and then pupate [...] occur in the greenhouse belong to the Noctuidae, which is the largest of all the lepidopteran families. Their forewings are mostly shades of brown and grey

• Trianum effectively controls Pythium in cucumber

  cucumbers to some major retailers in the Netherlands and occasionally to customers in Germany. Thrips, spider mites, and whitefly larvae under control ‘I [...] developments in technology have gradually shifted my focus in terms of plant protection to biological methods. That’s why I now use fewer and fewer chemicals [...] predatory mites also keep spider mites and whitefly larvae in check. Susceptibility to Pythium Kees started using Trianum-G in 2020. Based on the fungus Trichoderma

• How to protect bumblebees in cold

  greater the impact on the bumblebees and their performance. Right climate for bumblebee pollination in greenhouses In tunnels or greenhouses, the morning [...] brood 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 [...] 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