Early blight

specific symptoms. Damage symptoms Alternaria solani causes small green to dark brown spots to occur on leaves. Those spots then turn into dark brown angular lesions [...] of leaves, Alternaria solani can spread to the flowers (especially dangerous in crops for seed production) and to the crown. Sporulation of Alternaria occurs [...] Spores are dispersed by wind and in some species through the splash of rain. How to prevent Early blight Remove crop residues, weeds and volunteer plants. Use

Horiver Drystick

ventilation openings Attach traps to wires or sticks at max. 30 cm above the crop and adjust height when plants are growing Do not place traps in-between the [...] m 2 For trapping in hotspots use one Horiver Drystick per 2 to 20 m 2 Notes In contrast to Horiver Wetstick , the glue of Horiver Drystick does not come [...] Nesidiocoris tenuis White: Lygus spp. Mode of action Insect pests are attracted to the colour of the sticky trap and get caught in the glue. Presentation Polysterene

Yellow rose aphid

sugars, but has a low protein content. Aphids therefore need to extract large quantities of sap to get sufficient protein. The excess sugar is secreted in the [...] of growth hormones. As a result, the plant’s growth is retarded giving rise to deformed leaves. Retarded growth and defoliation reduce yield. Plant sap is [...] form of honeydew, making the crop and its fruit sticky. Black sooty moulds grow on this honeydew, contaminating fruit and ornamental crops. At the same time

Steinernema carpocapsae

applied to the soil or sprayed onto plant foliage as a biological control method, offering a natural and environmentally friendly approach to pest management [...] lly friendly method of pest management in agriculture and horticulture. How to apply Steinernema carpocapsae nematodes? Nematodes can be applied using [...] rate cone nozzle types Continuous mixing should take place to prevent nematodes sinking to the bottom of the spray tank Avoid sprayers equipped with c

Fortafol for Strawberry in Coir

sub-optimal growing conditions, e.g. low aeration, reduced drainage • reduces water stress in transplants that have been allowed to dry out prior to planting [...] resilience of a crop; healthy plants may be less prone to root disease infections • is harmless to pre-established mycelia of beneficial Trichoderma spp [...] high-quality fruit in commercial strawberry crops. The coir is washed and buffered to produce a quality rooting substrate that promotes healthy root development

Cutworms

into the growing stalk, disrupting the sap flow in the plant. Life cycle and appearance of Cutworms The adults of Agrotis spp. have pale grey to grey-brown [...] close to ground level. The larvae are yellowish when hatching with a dark head capsule and prothoracic shield, later they become earth-brown to dingy grey [...] position. Pupa are brown to dark brown and 17-25 mm long. Females are capable of laying several hundred eggs. There are six to seven larval stages. Pupation

Silver-Y moth

migrating back to southern Europe for the winter months. The moths can fly 2,000 to 2,500 km. In temperate climates, the species produces one to two overlapping [...] They fly rapidly from flower to flower, often resting with their wings folded roof-like above the body. The female lays up to 2,000 eggs on the underside [...] overlapping generations, and it is the second generation that inflicts much damage to agricultural crops, particularly brassicas, from August onward. The silver-Y

Predatory mites

target pest is crucial. Scouting is essential to know where the pest is, how severe the infestation is and to identify the pest. Select the right predatory [...] of your crop consultant for the frequency of releases. Video: How to use predatory mites How many predatory mites do I need? The dosage and frequency of [...] well-known around the world. Our dedication and commitment to develop methods that enable growers to effectively introduce these solutions into their crops

Cotton aphid

sugars, but has a low protein content. Aphids therefore need to extract large quantities of sap to get sufficient protein. The excess sugar is secreted in the [...] and the density of the population. Large individuals (up to 1.8 mm long) are usually dark green to black, while aphids produced in overcrowded colonies at [...] of growth hormones. As a result, the plant’s growth is retarded giving rise to deformed leaves or, if the infestation occurs early enough in the season,

May beetle

second instars. When they move to the next stage, the larvae start to feed on larger plant roots, which later leads to signs of wilting and stunted growth [...] appearance. In short, the adults have a reddish-brown colour and grow to approximately 10 to 25 cm in size, depending on the particular species. Just like [...] the temperature is high enough to emerge. Finally, when the rains arrive, the adults are encouraged to emerge in order to copulate and consequently lay