• Crane flies

  flies are large flies with females reaching 45-50 mm across. They have long, spindly legs and one pair of narrow, clear wings with clearly visible veins [...] the head, and grey-brown in colour. Larvae have 4 instars (larval stages) an reach 2.5 cm in length when fully grown. Pupae are greyish-brown, and 2.5 [...] soil surface. Adult common crane flies emerge from the soil in late summer to fall, and females mate and lay 200-300 eggs. Larvae emerge within one week

• Bean seed fly

  seedlings. Poor growth: Bean seedlings may fail to emerge or show stunted growth compared to healthy plants. Damage to seeds: Darkened or damaged seeds, as bean [...] the bean seed fly. To implement this method, nematodes are applied to the soil. Growers can use their standard spraying equipment to apply the nematodes [...] these symptoms early, you can take prompt action to address the infestation and minimize damage to your crop. Recognise bean seed fly The adult bean seed

• Mycotal in Salad Crops

  July 8, 2019

  cropping season. How does Mycotal work? Spores are applied to the crop using conventional spraying equipment, which germinate within hours to produce hyphae [...] in order to achieve good contact with the target pests; select spray nozzles giving a droplet size range of 50-100 µm; angle spray nozzles to achieve good [...] humidity (above 70%, when applied with the adjuvant Addit ) and temperatures between 18-28 o C (optimum 20-25 o C) To ensure maximum germination of spores

• Southern European marshland pyralid

  caterpillars to inflict damage to the roots of crops cultivated in an ebb-and-flow irrigation system. The damage threshold varies considerably according to the [...] habit of the caterpillars of this species makes them very difficult to control with synthetic pesticides. Damage symptoms The caterpillars often stay in [...] Adults of the European pepper moth ( Duponchelia fovealis ) are light to dark brown with a clearly visible white crinkled line on the forewing. The end of

• Cauliflower

  About The cauliflower, along with several other vegetables, belongs to the species Brassica oleracea of the genus Brassica which is part of the family [...] called "cole" crops) belong to various cultivars, but are all members of the species Brassica oleracea. The cauliflower plant is an annual plant that reproduced [...] cauliflower head is eaten, this white flowering part is at times referred to as ‘curd’.

• Cabbage

  Brassica oleracea ) is a biennial plant with green, white or purple leaves. This plant is usually grown as an annual vegetable crop for consumption. Cabbage [...] Cabbage heads come in various sizes and their weight usually varies between 0.5 to 4 kilograms (or 1-9 lbs).

• False spider mites

  because their body is rather flat compared to other mites. Most species that cause damage to cultivated plants belong to the genera Brevipalpus and Tenuipalpus [...] pacificus , which causes damage to orchids and Brevipalpus phoenicis , Brevipalpus obovatus and Brevipalpus californicus which have an almost worldwide distribution [...] from both sides of the main vein into the leaf blade. The damage often leads to premature ageing of the plant. In some crops, plants can become misshapen

• Crucial information on pollination at high temperatures

  August 10, 2020

  a flower is the most critical process related to fruit set, yield, and quality, but are you clear on how hot climate conditions impact on both the pollinator [...] Plant-pollinator interactions in high temperatures – written in collaboration with experts in the field of pollination - now clearly points out the effects [...] temperatures on the pollination activity of our bumblebees. It was now time to complete the equation by looking into the effect of hot climate conditions

• Capyphor

  few hours to days after infection. Visual effect Infected pest insects in the root zone turn red to brown but may be difficult to find, due to rapid degradation [...] mixture in the tank (e.g. with a recirculation pump) Fill the spray tank with the required amount of water If tank-mixing with a compatible product, add [...] Continuous mixing should take place to prevent nematodes sinking to the bottom of the spray tank Avoid sprayers equipped with centrifugal or piston pumps Water

• Green potted plants

  plant with a straight stem. Croton belongs to the spurge family of Euphorbiaceae and is an extensive, flowering plant. Succulents , also referred to as succulent [...] plants or at times as water storage plants, are plants with thick and fleshy parts that serve to retain water in arid climates or dry soils.