• Black tea thrips

  Heliothrips haemorrhoidalis , is widely distributed in the tropics and subtropics; it also occurs in greenhouses of temperate areas, is highly polyphagous, and [...] greenhouse thrips is parthenogenic, it reproduces without mating, and males are rare. The adults are poor fliers and tend to remain in the shaded areas [...] drop. In addition, leaves are covered with small droplets of black excrement from the thrips. Life cycle and appearance of Black tea thrips Adult black

• Fly pollination

  flies show a stable emergence rate in combination with a high rate of activity in the crop. Natupol Fly is packed in a cardboard tube with a plastic lid [...] pollinators and are used in a wide range of seed crops. These flies are often applied in tents or other small isolation units with a few plants or when the [...] What is fly pollination? Fly pollination , also known as myophily, is a method of plant reproduction facilitated by various species of flies . Unlike bees

• Goat moth

  cossus ), is a pest of broad-leafed trees. It is most often found in birch, ash, willow and elm but can also attack fruit trees. It is widespread in Europe [...] sides and a dark red back with a black head. The pupa is 5-6 cm long, dark brown, with spines on the abdominal segment. The moths fly at night in June or [...] most of the time hibernating in their galleries during the winter months. Pupation usually takes place just beneath the bark in a very strong silken cocoon

• Collaboration With Valto Against Pepino Mosaic Virus

  August 9, 2024

  can compare V10 to a flu vaccination’ explains Guido Roozemond. ‘V10 is used preventatively and needs to be applied to young plants. In a lot of countries [...] currently protects a substantial percentage of the total production of tomatoes globally. V10: A Success Story V10 is now registered in 37 countries, including [...] network in greenhouse horticulture, we can effectively address the Pepino mosaic virus , which has been accountable for substantial losses in tomato production

• Fit roots for plant health Technical bulletin 2020 EN

  drain holes in a slab give a more even water- and mineral pattern in the slab. The composition of the nutrient solution in the root zone is frequently monitored [...] elaborates on the micro life in the root zone which is often underestimated in the current practice but plays a key role in plant health and resilience [...] nutrients the plant has consumed. There is a load of evidence that the composition of the plant sap plays a crucial role in plant health. More and more growers

• Phytophthora: symptoms starting to show

  April 7, 2021

  through this generative transition or have a high fruit load in relation to the root capacity, then any susceptibility is exposed. If the demand for assimilates [...] and the crop stays in balance for longer. Look to apply the root biostimulant Vidi Parva (4-5 L/ha) when there is any concern about root stress or dieback [...] diversity in the substrate, the best results are achieved when the root system is active. For further information of developing plant resilience in soft fruit

• Blackcurrant aphid

  Blackcurrant aphid Aphids have a complex life cycle, with both winged and wingless forms of adults and a great variety in colour. In greenhouses, reproduction [...] siphunculi is slightly swollen. In spring, the blackcurrant aphid lives on the underside of the young leaves of currant plants. It does not induce a gall on [...] , attacks black currant and also red current. It is widespread throughout Europe and also present in the Russian Far East and North America. Damage symptoms

• Hemispherical scale

  Saissetia coffeae , occurs widely in tropical regions and in greenhouses throughout the world. It is a severe pest in coffee and citrus. Many ornamental [...] appearance of Hemispherical scale An adult female of S. coffeae has a hemispherical form with a smooth surface. The colour is usually dark to sometimes lighter [...] from 2 to 4.5 mm. The young nymphs are white to yellowish, more oval in form and with a raised H-pattern on the dorsal surface. All instars live on the underside

• Tomato looper

  body is sparsely covered with a few stiff hairs. In older caterpillars , each segment has a clear black dot above the lateral yellow lines. There are three [...] family of Noctuidae . It is a tropical and subtropical species originating in the Mediterranean and northern Africa. The larva is highly polyphagous and [...] and is now one of the most frequently found pest species in greenhouses. Damage symptoms The tomato looper (Chrysodeixis chalcites) is primarily a foliage

• Effective control with Chrysopa-E!

  product is supplied in a 6-litre bucket containing 10,000 larvae, the eggs are delivered in a 90 ml canister containing 100,000 eggs, so there is a huge gain [...] so this is a natural enemy with a big menu in that respect. Chrysopa-E is suitable for a wide range of crops and Koppert has conducted tests in various [...] all types of aphids , mealy bugs and echinothrips, so this is a natural enemy with a big menu in that respect. Effective control Exceptional broad diet Extreme