• Verticillium wilt

  January 1, 1970

  or through wounds caused by for example nematodes. The fungus then grows into the vessels of the plant and produces spores that are transported upwards [...] The presence of both the fungus and the gum causes the xylem vessels to get blocked, which in turn causes the plant to wilt. Spores may be wind-dispersed

• Spidex Vital lives up to its promises

  January 1, 1970

  effective mix. You can see them soon after they have been released and they get right down to doing their job.’ A tense moment Sjaak van Dijk switched over [...] what Koppert promised in the leaflet, he tells us. ‘Spidex Vital immediately gets to work on tackling spider mites and hot-spots, the beneficials search more [...] more than fifty years ago, Spidex Vital has the full potential to develop into a game changer in spider mite control. It changes the rules of the game and

• Spidex Vital Plus – Effective spider mite control in a sachet

  November 13, 2022

  Plus allows Phytoseiulus persimilis to multiply in the sachet and disperse into the crop over a period of several weeks, extending the efficacy. Spidex Vital [...] the colour will gradually change to the characteristic red-orange colour. Get in contact

• Roots Growers positive about Mycotal against whitefly

  January 1, 1970

  fact that there are almost no effective chemical products that slot neatly into a biological control system. Roots Growers, producer of mini vine cherry [...] SON-T and LED lamps, grows crops from week 34 to week 31 inclusive. ‘It never gets cold in there, so the level of infestation is higher and whitefly levels [...] of other pests such as thrips , aphids and mealybugs . We are working to get these new targets approved on the label. In several independent studies, Mycotal

• Green peach aphid

  January 1, 1970

  protein content. Aphids therefore need to extract large quantities of sap to get sufficient protein. The excess sugar is secreted in the form of honeydew, [...] abdomen and several transverse black bands across the body. Nymphs that develop into winged adults are often pink or red in colour.

• Pepino mosaic virus

  January 1, 1970

  replicate. Inside the host cells, the viral RNA is copied and integrated into the host genome. This process involves the synthesis of viral proteins and [...] insects, etc. In other words, all means by which plant sap of an infected plant gets in contact with a non-infected plant. As soon as one single plant in the [...] the rapid spread of the virus. Strict hygiene protocols to prevent entry into the greenhouse are therefore essential. The most effective way to prevent

• Mirical

  January 1, 1970

  plant and, at the end, shake out any remaining M. pygmaeus from the tray into the crop. Hang the cardboard strips over the stalk of a fully-grown leaf [...] Spread material thinly (maximum 1 cm thick) to enable the predatory bugs to get out of the carrier material Dosage The dosage of Mirical depends on climate

• How to protect bumblebees from heat

  January 1, 1970

  of 35 years, has led to a number of innovations that have now been built into the design of the popular Natupol hives. Natupol Excel for instance have [...] interaction in hot temperatures Pollination success can be tricky in the heat. Get informed about the various factors that influence pollination, like bumblebee

• Trianum-G

  January 1, 1970

  faster on the surface of the root than other soil-borne fungi. Other fungi get less chance to establish on the roots. Competition for nutrients Trianum-G [...] application. Cover applied product with soil or otherwise incorporate it into the soil. In case of mechanical application with a granule spreader, the

• Horiver Drystick

  January 1, 1970

  of action Insect pests are attracted to the colour of the sticky trap and get caught in the glue. Presentation Polysterene cards coated with dry sticky [...] generally do not catch insects for as long as Horiver Wetstick as the glue gets saturated earlier with insects or dust and debris The silicone cover paper