• Cerall Brochure

  around the seed. • The metabolites already present in Cerall have a direct inhibitory effect on various fungal diseases present on the seeds. • The bacteria [...] present in Cerall will stay inactive when the seeds are stored dry. • After sowing, when water availability increases, the bacteria will become active and [...] seedling emergence, and affect the crop also in a later stage. For most of these diseases, seeds are the primary carrier of the infection. Cerall offers a

• Strawberry

  strawberries a prime target. The female fruit flies lay their eggs below the surface of the berries, and the hatched larvae feed on the fruit, causing damage [...] inflict damage to the plants. Spider mites feed on the strawberry leaves by piercing the plant cells and extracting the sap, leading to the characteristic [...] causing damage to the plants, affecting their overall health and productivity. One of the species that is known to infest strawberries is Phytonemus pallidus

• New Leaf Plants back Koppert biocontrol

  June 9, 2021

  developing new propagation facilities. The primary aim is clear: to become one of the leading producers of climbing plants in the home and European markets. “We [...] ethical manner, by reducing the use of peat, diminishing the use of chemical pesticides and using biological methods for the control of pests and diseases [...] works for us. The programme combines the use of aphid parasitoids, predatory mites and beneficial nematodes . It’s critical that we are using the right products

• Fit roots for plant health Technical bulletin 2020 EN

  Evaporation is by far the most effective cooling mechanism of the plant. That is why the functioning of the roots is directly related to the plant’s energy [...] pattern in the slab. The composition of the nutrient solution in the root zone is frequently monitored by analysis. But only the composition of the plant sap [...] EC to steer the uptake of minerals and water. But that is not the only factor. The pH in the root zone solution has much influence on the availability

• Effective Spider Mite Control on Ornamentals

  April 10, 2019

  which the mites will disperse into the crop. Due to the smart design of the Spical Ulti-Mite sachets, they also serve as a point of discussion when used [...] leaves. The predatory mites pierce the prey with their mouthparts and suck out the contents. Phytoseiulus persimilis is highly specific and is only effective [...] citri ) The Spical Ulti-Mite sachet is highly resistant to drought and moisture in glasshouse crops. This patented biocontrol system is the perfect e

• Mycotal FAQ

  penetrate the pest’s body cavity. Here they proliferate and destroy the tissues, killing the insect. At high humidity, the fungus then grows through the insect [...] during the day. Humidity levels must be 70%(RH) at the moment of application and a couple of hours after the application. The humidity within the leaf [...] produces spores on the outside of the cadaver, which may Mycotal: how does it work? spread the infection to other vulnerable pests. How long is Mycotal effective

• Spider mites and other mites

  n of the leaves, with the affected areas curling and twisting. This damage is caused by the mites feeding on the plant tissue, which disrupts the growth [...] and the availability of food. Here's an overview of the life cycle of plant mites: Egg: The life cycle begins with the female mite laying eggs. The eggs [...] During this stage, the larvae start to feed on plant sap and undergo molting to transition to the next stage. Nymph: After the first molt, the mite larvae become

• Hunting season starts early with Anso-Mite

  February 16, 2021

  Systems, now has a predatory mite that is active at lower temperatures at the beginning and towards the end of the growing season. A strong egg laying capacity [...] can be used and that is where Anso-Mite comes in to fill the gap early in the growing season.’ Natural range and crop Anso-Mite is a naturally-occurring [...] many countries and is found throughout Europe, the USA, Canada, and parts of Africa and Asia. It is a cold-tolerant predatory mite that is found on crops in

• Beneficial Nematodes For Biological Pest Control

  July 28, 2023

  skin. The nematodes then release the pathogenic bacteria they carry with them. These bacteria kill the insect and digest it from the inside. The nematodes [...] nematodes feed on the tissues of the dead insect and reproduce in large numbers. The pest insect dies within a few days. The nematodes that emerge then start [...] Sportnem-T is widely used for the control of Crane Fly larvae & Caterpillars. Enormous Potential The potential of beneficial nematodes to support the transition

• Trial results onion fly and bean seed fly

  days after the treatment. Beneficial nematodes control bean seed fly (Delia platura) by infecting the fly’s larvae in the soil. When applied to the affected [...] openings. The nematodes then release pathogenic bacteria they carry with them. These actions kill and liquify the insect from the inside. The nematodes [...] Facing the bean seed fly challenge This year, Frank encountered a significant challenge due to the cold and wet conditions at the beginning of the crop cycle