Bean seed fly

prompt action to address the infestation and minimize damage to your crop. Recognise bean seed fly The adult bean seed fly ( Delia platura ) is a small, da [...] organisms that parasitize and kill the larvae of the bean seed fly. To implement this method, nematodes are applied to the soil. Growers can use their standard [...] worldwide. Adult flies lay eggs near the base of bean plants, and upon hatching, the larvae burrow into the soil and feed on the seeds and roots of young plants

Natutec Airobug

with the material to be released and close the lid Attach the dosing pots to the Airobug Turn on the switch of the Airobug to start releasing the material [...] Adjust the dosing pots to the correct settings making use of the information provided in the table on the underside of the dosing pots Fill the dosing [...] Place the Airobug in the right start position on the mono-rail or pipe-rail Make sure the battery is fully charged Calculate the time required for the Airobug

Cerall

of Cerall, a biofilm is created around the seed. Cerall has a direct inhibitory effect on various fungal diseases present on the seeds The bacteria present [...] space. This will further inhibit the growth of other pathogens. Furthermore, the bacteria will stimulate the plant to start resistance reactions which [...] successfully infecting the young plant. Cerall not only protects the seeds against seed-borne diseases. It also empowers the plant to speed up seedling emergence

Hemispherical scale

from 2 to 4.5 mm. The young nymphs are white to yellowish, more oval in form and with a raised H-pattern on the dorsal surface. All instars live on the underside [...] scale An adult female of S. coffeae has a hemispherical form with a smooth surface. The colour is usually dark to sometimes lighter brown or almost yellow [...] General The hemispherical or helmet scale, Saissetia coffeae , occurs widely in tropical regions and in greenhouses throughout the world. It is a severe

Bacterial soft rot, bacterial stem rot

rot is first noticed when plants wilt at the time of first harvest or after that. The pith disintegrates and the stem becomes hollow. Because of the bacterial [...] bacterial growth in the pith, the stem seems wet and slimy. Above or below the hollow stem the vascular tissue keeps its normal colour. On the fruits, lesions [...] senescent leaves and from there grow through the petiole to the main stem through the xylem vessels. High humidity is required for disease development. Erwinia

Open field pollination

Pollination plays a pivotal role in the formation of fruits and seeds. In the context of open field crop cultivation, effective pollination is key to bountiful [...] Bumblebees visit up to two times more flowers and transfer up to 2,7 times more pollen than honeybees to give growers a flying start to optimal pollination [...] adaptability to diverse weather conditions due to their ability to regulate body temperature. This unique feature allows them to remain active across a broader

Verticillium wilt

vessels. The presence of both the fungus and the gum causes the xylem vessels to get blocked, which in turn causes the plant to wilt. Spores may be wind-dispersed [...] rsed to new hosts. In the senescent tissue, the resting mycelium or the microsclerotia are formed. The spread of the fungus by mycelium growth is limited [...] wilting of plants. The wilting starts at the lower leaves. These leaves are pale-green, then orange-yellow. In the beginning the plant seems to recover at night

Swirski-Mite

shake the bottle gently before use Push the centre of the cap to open the dosage hole Sprinkle material on leaves or pour into Diboxes Make sure the material [...] Natutec Airobug Dosage The dosage of Swirski-Mite depends on climate, crop and pest density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start [...] be repeated if necessary. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognised distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation.

Fusarium head blight or scab

of the plant is infected, either because the seedling was infected or by direct infection of the foot by overwintering inoculum. On the infected foot, conidia [...] spread the disease. Gibberella zeae (Fusarium graminearum ) primarily infects the older, lower leaves. The spores are dispersed upwards to the ears by [...] General Fusarium is a group of soil-borne fungi with many different species. Fusarium is widespread and can infect a range of host crops. Many species

Limonica Ulti-Mite

in the crop, not exposed to direct sunlight Sachets already have an exit hole Hold sachets by the cardboard strip at the top, to avoid damaging the predatory [...] after 4 weeks if the pest is not controlled. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for [...] limonicus is most effective at temperatures between 13 and 25°C (55 and 77°F). It is not effective above 30°C (86°F). A. limonicus is sensitive to relative