Fit roots for plant health Technical bulletin 2020 EN

cultivated in a balanced way, the fewer of these substances will be available. So, for a plant to be resistant, it is essential to manage its growth correctly [...] opportunities for both the solution and air, to refresh their composition. For instance, oxygen (O2) must be able to move in, and carbon dioxide (CO2) to move out [...] each crop has its typical root architecture, ranging from a superficial root system to deep taproots, or a combination of these. But in general, one can

Glasshouse potato aphid

Glasshouse potato aphid Aphids have a complex life cycle, with both winged and wingless forms of adults and a great variety in colour. When reproduction is [...] head, a dark thorax and a dark abdomen that has pale to dark transverse bands. The body shape is similar to wingless females, but is 2.0-3.0 mm long. The [...] pierces the leaves or the fruit of sweet pepper it secretes a toxic substance, which leads to deformations in the growing tip of the plant. Precisely where

FAQ Spidex Vital

overcome to produce this product, I have been told it was near impossible? After years of research, Koppert has managed to develop a new formulation for better [...] species to the Spidex I am used to? No, it is exactly the same Phytoseiulus species as in de former Spidex Vital: Phytoseiulus persimilis. When does it turn [...] Application Why does it have a different colour than the Spidex I’m used to? During production of Spidex Vital the predatory mites don`t get to eat spider mites

Tobacco aphid

yield. Plant sap is rich in sugars, but has a low protein content. Aphids therefore need to extract large quantities of sap to get sufficient protein. The [...] appearance of Tobacco aphid Aphids have a complex life cycle, with both winged and wingless forms of adults and a great variety in colour. When reproduction is [...] appear matt, never glossy. Winged individuals have a brown-black head and thorax and a reddish abdomen. There is a dark brown spot on the abdomen and several

Chrysoperla carnea

soft-bodied insects that are harmful to plants. In agriculture, Chrysoperla carnea i s employed as a biological control agent to manage pest populations. The larvae [...] Chrysoperla carnea for pest control Chrysoperla carnea , commonly known as the green lacewing, is a beneficial insect used in agriculture as a natural predator [...] conditions for use of Chrysoperla carnea Chrysoperla carnea is effective in a wide temperature range including low temperatures (average > 12°C/54°F). It is most

Cerall Brochure

of the results from 11 field trials, 2 in Belgium, 2 in Germany, 2 in Italy, 1 in Spain, 1 in Sweden and 2 in Switzerland. Variation between trials is [...] Cerall A powerful seed treatment solution against seed-borne diseases in cereals A powerful weapon against fungal diseases In cereal production, seed-borne [...] the crop also in a later stage. For most of these diseases, seeds are the primary carrier of the infection. Cerall offers a powerful weapon to protect the

Cyclamen main pest pressures

Thrips There are many species of thrips, but Frankliniella occidentalis , or western flower thrips (WFT), is the most common species found in Cyclamen [...] Cyclamen mite, Phytonemus pallidus , is a very tiny mite, only just visible to the naked eye, and is must commonly found in glasshouses. The mites may be concentrated [...] before the flower buds have developed, as a preventative thrips control strategy. Swirski-Mite At bud development stage, switch to loose Swirski-Mite (

Cactus mealybug

Spilococcus cactearum ) is a pest of cacti and other succulents. It was first described in England but its origin is not clear. It is now found on many gr [...] form a pupa. After a complete metamorphosis, a winged male emerges from this pupa. The males lack mouth parts and are incapable of feeding. They have a brief [...] onwards are covered with a white waxy material in the form of powder, threads, spiky projections or platelets. Eggs are laid in a sticky, foamy mass of wax

Predatory mites

the years, we have further specialised in producing a wide range of natural enemies and have several patents to our name. Our stability in breeding, quality [...] due to a pest invading your crop, enabling you to introduce a substantial number of predatory mites at once. Examples of predatory mite solutions in bottles [...] deutonymphs are similar to the adults in appearance, but smaller in size. Predatory mites are typically measuring only a millimetre in length. Their bodies

Whitefly

actively engaged for several hours in seeking a suitable place on the leaf where they can feed. Once they have found such a spot, they remain there throughout [...] comparable in outline. Whitefly can be found in many different environments, but they are particularly common in greenhouse settings and in agricultural [...] insects that are typically about 1-2 mm in length. They have a distinctive, triangular shape and hold their wings in a vertical position over their body when