Mealybugs and scales

gain an adequate intake of protein, mealybugs must ingest large quantities of sap, getting rid of the excess sugars in the form of honeydew. Characteristically [...] on this honeydew, which, as well as the white, waxy secretion of the mealybugs, reduces the ornamental value of the affected plants. Fruit and flowers are [...] species of mealybugs feed on the aerial parts of the plant, some species extract their nourishment from roots, whilst others are gall-formers. A few species

Casea

with a recirculation pump) Fill the spray tank with the required amount of water If tank mixing with a compatible product, add Casea at the end to a fully [...] Mode of action The nematodes enter the pest and release symbiotic bacteria into the pest's body cavity. These bacteria convert the host tissue into a food [...] Preparation Remove the sachets from the box and keep them at room temperature for 30 minutes Empty the contents of the sachets into a bucket containing

Two-spotted spider mite

to the host plant by feeding on plant sap. They mainly occur on the underside of leaves where they pierce the cells and suck out the contents. The empty [...] on the leaves affects the appearance of the crop. This is of particular concern in ornamental crops. Life cycle of two-spotted spider mite Two-spotted [...] yellow, and in many plants the damage can also be seen on the upper surface of leaves as small yellow dots. The destruction of cells results in reduced

Plant Disease Management

cycles and reduces the buildup of pathogens in the soil. Disease-resistant varieties Another vital aspect of prevention is the use of disease-resistant [...] biological disease control? Biological control of plant diseases is a method used to manage and reduce the impact of plant diseases by utilizing beneficial organisms [...] on the use of living organisms to suppress or control plant pathogens, which are microorganisms that cause diseases in plants. The primary goal of biological

Air Blowers to distribute and apply beneficials

enemies.The airflow from the fan guarantees the even distribution of this material up to a distance of 3-5 metres from the Airbug. Mini-Airbug The Mini-Airbug [...] vegetable cultivations. The air flow from the fan guarantees the even distribution of this material up to a distance of 2-3 metres from the Mini-Airbug. More i [...] with the revolving dosage pot, ensures a uniform release of carrier material containing natural enemies. The airflow from the fan guarantees the even

Municipality Enschede: Entonem nematodes against oak processionary caterpillar

The Municipality of Enschede started using nematodes for the first time in the spring of 2021 to try to halt the spread of the oak processionary caterpillar [...] caterpillar . The municipality’s built-up area has a total of 22,000 oak trees. In the past, the municipality only extracted the nests. But as Petra Klein Breukink [...] explains, it was not enough. She is the project manager of the oak processionary caterpillar for the Municipality of Enschede. ‘We use Koppert’s nematode

Rose aphid

females of the rose aphid are 1.7-3.6 mm long and green or deep pink to red-brown. The antennae and sometimes the head is dark in colour. The siphunculi [...] Life cycle and appearance of Rose aphid Aphids have a complex life cycle, with both winged and wingless forms of adults and a great variety in colour. In [...] General The rose aphid, Macrosiphum rosae , is a serious and often abundant pest of roses. It is virtually cosmopolitan and widely spread in Europe. Damage

Cut flowers

are: Rose: The rose belongs to the genus Rosa from the Rosaceae family. The flowers of the plant are also called rose. There are more than a hundred species [...] Central and South America. It is a bulb plant from the large family of the Amaryllidaceae, the narcissus family. The Hippeastrum comes from America, from [...] Argentina to Mexico and the Caribbean. Is grown from a bulb as a cut flower or sold as a pot plant. Freesia : The freesia is a herbaceous perennial flowering

Crop Monitoring and Scouting

promptly detect the presence of pests and respond accordingly. Benefits of crop monitoring and scouting One of the most critical aspects of crop scouting [...] can determine the success or failure of a harvest. These essential techniques provide growers with insights into the health and growth of their crops, enabling [...] and scouting is the systematic observation of crops throughout their growth cycle. This involves a close inspection of plants for signs of stress, pests

Strawberry aphid

is one of the most serious pests affecting strawberry plants. Direct damage is caused by the aphids sucking sap from the plant, which reduces the yield [...] General The strawberry aphid, Chaetosiphon fragaefolii , has a cosmopolitan distribution and is the most important aphid pest of strawberries. It can cause [...] yield and quality of fruit. The leaves do not become distorted but leaves and fruits quickly become sticky due to the honeydew the aphids excrete. Black sooty