• Beneficial Nematodes For Biological Pest Control

  July 28, 2023

  alternatives will only continue to grow. Their focus on continuous improvement has already led to today’s biodegradable, easy to use, and affordable spray solution [...] of beneficial nematodes to support the transition to sustainable agriculture is enormous. And because of Koppert’s dedication to research, the opportunities [...] nematodes are becoming increasingly vital when attempting to treat pests that are difficult to control, with many chemical treatments no longer viable or

• Natutec Airobreez

  the battery is fully charged when the light is green Place the battery to connect to the device Clip on the shoulder belt of the Natutec Airobreez Place the [...] speed for the determined amount to be released Remove the cap of the reservoir Fill the reservoir with the material to be released and close the reservoir [...] provides an airflow that guarantees a uniform distribution of material up to a distance of at least 4 metres from the Airobreez. Product components The

• Gummy stem blight

  upwards in the crop and the conidia for spread of the disease downwards. How to prevent Gummy stem blight Before cropping: Remove all crop debris and disinfect [...] disinfect the greenhouse Choose a cultivar that is less susceptible to internal fruit rot Use clean propagation material During cropping and between consecutive [...] Calcium nutrition hardens the cell walls and makes it harder for the fungi to enter the leaves Pick flowers within two days after opening in areas suspected

• Crazy roots, hairy roots, crown gall

  Ri-plasmid in the plant tissue and causes a genetic change in the plant. How to prevent Crazy roots, hairy roots, crown gall Use clean propagation material [...] Adjust the work order in greenhouses to fit with the hygiene protocol Disinfect the nutrient solution in order to prevent biofilm growth inside the irrigation [...] Additionally, pathogenic Agrobacterium s pecies have recently been assigned to the genus Rhizobium . These pathogenic bacteria were formerly known as Ag

• Glume blotch

  water helps the fungus to reach the upper leaves and ears. Seed infection is enhanced by wet weather conditions during heading. How to prevent Glume blotch [...] plants directly or through stomata. The lesions become visible after five to seven days. On the lesions, new pycnidia are formed. The conidia that are

• Biological seed treatment

  applied to the seed in a powder form or as a liquid. An even layer covers the whole seed. In this way, the beneficial ingredients are available to the seed [...] t: a treated crop becomes stronger and grows better; The treatment enhances crop yields while helping plants to fight off plant pathogens and minimize [...] a lower exposure of growers to chemicals and lessens their impact on the environment. The potential exposure of the soil to agrochemicals is also limited

• Steinernema feltiae

  often applied to the soil as a biological control method to target pest larvae, offering a natural and environmentally friendly approach to pest management [...] horticulture. How do Steinernema feltiae nematodes work? Steinernema feltiae nematodes control pests through a process called parasitism. When applied to the soil [...] lly friendly method of pest management in agriculture and horticulture. How to apply Steinernema feltiae nematodes ​​​​Nematodes can be applied using an

• Heterorhabditis bacteriophora

  nematodes are usually applied to the soil. This biological control method, offers a natural and environmentally friendly approach to pest management in agriculture [...] lly friendly method of pest management in agriculture and horticulture. How to apply Heterorhabditis bacteriophora nematodes? Nematodes can be applied [...] 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

• Tobacco aphid

  The tobacco aphid tends to form denser colonies, closer to the top of the plant, than the peach potato aphid . It is not known to what extent tobacco aphids [...] 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 [...] aphids are born as developed nymphs. They immediately start to feed on plant sap and grow rapidly. Aphids moult four times before reaching adulthood. With

• 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