• Fortafol for Strawberry in Coir

  Kick-starts the productive status of a spent or stale substrate, by fuelling the formation of humic substances • has the potential to increase the dry matter [...] g/1000 plants) towards the end of the previous crop, followed by Fortafol-D®, as above For more information regarding the use of Fortafol-D® contact Koppert [...] supports the root zone • encourages root growth, cell activity and mineral uptake at this critical early stage of development • supports root development under

• Cerall

  contains a high concentration of P. chlororaphis strain MA342 After the application of Cerall, a biofilm is created around the seed. Cerall has a direct [...] on the seeds The bacteria present in Cerall will stay inactive when the seeds are stored dry. After sowing, when water availability increases, the bacteria [...] and space. This will further inhibit the growth of other pathogens. Furthermore, the bacteria will stimulate the plant to start resistance reactions which

• Bacterial spot

  as they grow. The centre of the lesions may fall out as they become drier. Under humid conditions, the spots may merge with lesions on the petioles and [...] plants and crop debris Avoid waste piles in the vicinity of the greenhouse or field Resistant cultivars of pepper are available and should be used Prevent [...] green fruits. The specks grow into brown spots that look like scab. These spots may be surrounded by a halo. In pepper, the spots on the leaves are also

• Chafers

  General The chafers are beetles of the Scarabaeidae family. The larvae of both species live in the soil and feed on the roots of many plants. They are [...] in colour. The adult beetles fly in the evening, generally in June and July and land on trees to mate. During the night the females move to the ground to [...] cause substantial damage. The adults are not harmful. Damage symptoms Larval feeding on the roots can lead to yellowing and wilting of plants. Damage can be

• Hemp russet mite

  Damage is caused by the mites sucking out the contents of plant cells. Hemp russet mite develops on the stems and petioles of the hemp plant and can cause [...] segmented. The body appears to be divided into two parts: the head with the mouthparts, and the rest of the body. All mobile stages have only two pairs of legs [...] bronzed leaves and upward curling of leaf edges. Life cycle and appearance of Hemp russet mite All life stages of the hemp russet mite are extremely small

• Boisduval scale

  be a pest of orchids, palms, pineapples, bananas and many other plants. Damage symptoms The first sign of Boisduval scale is the presence of the scales on [...] tissue at the feeding site. In orchids, this scale tends to prefer the leaf midrib and the portion of the petiole that is covered by the sheath. Small infestations [...] cast skins of the nymph form a light yellow spot near the centre of the scale called the exuvium. Adult females can produce up to 200 eggs and live up to

• Pepino mosaic virus

  strains of PepMV, with varying levels of aggressiveness, but all can cause significant economic losses if not properly managed. Key symptoms of Pepino Mosaic [...] harvesting. Spread within the plant It multiplies and moves rapidly through the plant, often before symptoms are visible. Symptom development Symptoms can appear [...] Pepino Mosaic Virus (PepMV) is the use of cross-protection with a mild strain, such as V10 . What is V10? V10 is a mild strain of Pepino Mosaic Virus used in

• Rhyzobug

  Open the cap and tap the beetles directly on the plants. Be aware that adults may not fly away immediately after release. Dosage The dosage of Rhyzobug [...] slows down the development of Rhyzobius lophanthae. Storage time after receipt Apply as soon as possible after receipt. If necessary, the product can [...] Aulacaspis spp ., and other species of armoured scale insects. Mode of action Adults and larvae feed on all stages of armoured scale insects. Visual effect

• Click beetles

  and feed on the roots of many plants. Damage symptoms The click beetles feed on the roots and bore into the base of plants. This can cause the plants to [...] brown with a darker head. Larval development takes 4 to 5 years. When fully grown the larvae pupate in the soil in summer. The adults appear about 4 weeks after [...] with the head deeply retracted into the thorax. When disturbed they lie on their back feigning death and then suddenly propel themselves into the air with

• Pear psylla

  Feeding later in the season may affect the harvest of the next year by weakening or killing fruit buds. Pear psyllas excrete large amounts of honeydew. Sooty [...] They have white, longitudinal stripes on the back of the thorax. Their forewings are clear with dark veins. The eggs are oval, approximately 0.3 mm long [...] stripes and blackish markings on the head and body. Pear psyllas overwinter as adults, sheltering on the bark of pear trees. The adults become active in spring