• Bacterial wilt, brown rot

  which makes it more dangerous in temperate regions. It survives well in water and in many different soil types and on alternative hosts like weeds. It [...] soil-borne disease and colonises the xylem, causing bacterial wilt and brown rot in a very wide range of potential host plants. Damage symptoms In potato, field [...] cycle and appearance of Bacterial wilt, brown rot Ralstonia solanacearum is a quarantine organism in Europe and considered a bioterrorist organism in the

• Adalia bipunctata

  larvae are often covered in spiky hairs and move actively on foliage in search of prey. Pupal stage: Adalia bipunctata pupae are stationary and resemble [...] vary in color from pale yellow to light brown depending on environmental conditions. Pupae are often found attached to plant surfaces or hidden in sheltered [...] bipunctata beetles are small and round with distinctive black and red markings on their wing covers. They have a compact body shape and are typically observed

• Orius laevigatus

  Spread material on clean rock wool slabs, leaves and/or in application boxes (Dibox) Apply in groups of at least 50 insects in order to establish a population [...] agricultural and horticultural systems. Both adults and nymphs of Orius laevigatus are voracious predators, adept at piercing and feeding on the soft bodies [...] Thripor-L depends on climate, crop and thrips density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction as soon as the first thrips

• Macrolophus pygmaeus

  plant), and a weak crop. More delicate types of tomato are more susceptible to damage. In tomato there may be fruit deformations during setting, and in gerbera [...] nymphal instars and the adult insect. Adult females are 3.0-3.6 mm long and the males between 2.9-3.1 mm. They are slender with long legs and antennae. The [...] adults are small, slender predatory bugs with distinctive black markings, while the nymphs are pale green with red eyes. Both adults and nymphs are voracious

• Phytophthora blight

  1840s. Life cycle and appearance of Phytophthora blight Phytophthora species are very destructive organisms belonging to the Oomycetes and are therefore strictly [...] between 15 and 23 °C and higher water content than is optimal for crop growth. Phytophthora overwinters in roots, infected tubers and bulbs or in the soil [...] For germination on above-ground plant parts, leaf wetness is required. Dispersal is by wind and rain causes the pathogen to be returned to the soil from

• Neoseiulus californicus

  They are roughly 0.4 mm in length. The eggs are oval, transparent to white in colour and are deposited on the underside of the leaves. They are smaller [...] spider mites are present it will preferentially feed on them and the population development is much faster on a diet of spider mites than on other food sources [...] stages are the same as for other members of the Phytoseiidae family: egg, larva, proto- and deutonymph, and adult males and females. Adult mites are lighter

• Ephedrus cerasicola

  opening The dosage of Aphiscout depends on climate, crop and aphid density and species, and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start in [...] hole at the rear of the mummy. In practice, mummies are often found on the plant, but also in hidden places such as on ropes, under the rims of the pots [...] that belongs to the family Braconidae and subfamily Aphidiinae. This natural enemy is used for the control of aphids in agricultural and horticultural

• Diglyphus isaea

  the crop in the morning or in the evening The dosage of the parasitic wasp Diglyphus isaea depends on climate, crop and leaf miner density and should always [...] miner control. Its ability to effectively target and suppress these pests makes it an invaluable tool in sustainable agriculture and integrated pest management [...] always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction as soon as the first mines are visible in the crop. Introduction rates typically range

• Leafhoppers

  feeding reduces photosynthesis, weakens plant growth and can lead to reduced yield and lower crop quality. In addition, leafhoppers can transmit plant pathogens [...] spread within greenhouse and field crops. Effective leafhopper control is therefore essential to maintain healthy and productive cultivation. By combining [...] of leafhoppers Leafhoppers are highly mobile, sap-sucking pests that feed on plant leaves, causing discoloration, stippling and leaf curling. Their feeding

• Vidi Fortum

  Dosage The dosage of Vidi Fortum depends on crop, growth substrate and climate and should always be adjusted to the particular situation Start application [...] providing organic matter and stimulating its degradation. This stimulates growth of bacteria and fungi, resulting in improved uptake and utilisation of nutrients [...] Compatibility Can be tank mixed with most soluble fertilisers and pesticides. However, test any mix on a small surface for unexpected effects prior to extensive