Protected vegetables

these vegetable pests is an important step into understanding how to control them. Go to pest overview Biological pest control in vegetable crops Vegetable [...] natural approach to pest management. Instead of resorting to chemical solutions, biocontrol leverages the power of living organisms to control and mitigate [...] attract pollen, allowing them to transport it from flower to flower. Unlike honeybees, bumblebees possess the ability to perform "buzz pollination." By

Cactus mealybug

tissue. Plant deformations can also occur. Heavily infested plants stop growing and will eventually die. Life cycle and appearance of Cactus mealybug Mealybugs [...] have a brief lifespan during which they are wholly engaged in seeking females to fertilize. The female second instar nymph, on the other hand, moults into

Western flower thrips

Thrips cause damage to plants by piercing the cells of the surface tissues and sucking out their contents, causing the surrounding tissue to die. The resulting [...] flower thrips (Frankliniella occidentalis) prefer to feed on developing plant tissues such as growing tips and flower buds. When these tissues develop further [...] with a saw-like ovipositor. Larvae are nearly transparent white or yellowish to orange-yellow, with a large head and bright red eyes. Adult females are very

Long-tailed mealybug

often drop off. Plant sap is rich in sugars, but low in proteins. In order to gain an adequate intake of protein, mealybugs must therefore ingest large [...] Characteristically, dark sooty moulds ( Cladosporium spp .) are often found growing on this honeydew. Additionally, the white, waxy secretion of the mealybugs [...] production. In ornamental crops, the mere presence of mealybugs is sufficient to render the product unfit for sale. A very small population can thus cause

Fusarium head blight or scab

(25-30 °C) and humid (RH above 85%) conditions increase chances of infection. How to prevent Fusarium head blight or scab Remove or destroy crop residues Choose [...] primarily infects the older, lower leaves. The spores are dispersed upwards to the ears by splashing rain drops or wind. On the infected ears, the typical

Bacterial wilt, brown rot

conditions are more favourable. This makes it more difficult to recognize infected fields. How to prevent Bacterial wilt, brown rot Use disease free propagation [...] it is tuber-borne. Spread from plant to plant results from bacteria moving from the roots of infected plants to neighbouring plants. The bacteria can [...] help the bacteria to infect the crop Do not use cut potatoes for propagation, since cutting tubers can increase disease incidence with up to 250% Quarantine

Pollination checklist Natupol Fly

for crops that produce very little pollen. The Natupol Fly Checklist shows how to achieve the best pollination results. Download poster The emergence of Natupol [...] ml of pupae per square metre as standard. Modify this quantity in relation to the number of flowers per square metre. Protect the pupae from direct sunlight [...] unpredictable and will often take longer than a week. In the event of having to use Natupol Fly at a temperature below 15 ˚C, first mature them in a warm

Black tea thrips

the thrips. Solution Finder Find solutions for your crop Damage symptoms How to get rid of Black tea thrips Recommended for you [...] reproduces without mating, and males are rare. The adults are poor fliers and tend to remain in the shaded areas on the plant. The eggs are white and banana-shaped [...] average 1 mm in length. Greenhouse thrips undergo two larval instars then moult to the prepupal stage which is light yellow with red eyes and short wing pads

Vidi Funda

layer to promote the decomposition process If the soil is to be covered with plastic foil, the Vidi Funda pellets must be worked into the soil to avoid [...] dressing for potted plants: Ensure direct contact with growing medium to allow decomposition of pellets to start Avoid anaerobic conditions. Therefore do not [...] depends on crop, growth substrate and climate and should always be adjusted to the particular situation Start application preventively or soon after planting

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Bumblebees have a high capacity to visit more flowers and are able to carry more pollen Bumblebees have a better tolerance to certain microorganism-based [...] helps us a lot in when it comes to complementary pollination by other insects.’ Advantages of Koppert hives According to Madalin who has worked at MerryBerry [...] picturesque county of Dambovita. Surrounded by forests, the 115 ha plantation aims to meet all the necessary conditions for quality biological cultivation. And