Pepper

The pepper plant (genus Capsicum ) belongs to the nightshade family Solanaceae. This plant genus includes all varieties of peppers, including the mild [...] or breakage of their tender stems. The pepper plant has become one of the most widely cultivated crop worldwide. The development of greenhouse technology [...] by seeding direct into the soil or by transplanting seedlings in a greenhouse environment. Plant height can vary depending on species and variety. Tall

Bugs

their body when at rest. The wings overlap each other exposing the scutellum, a prominent triangular region of the thorax between the wing bases. This dis [...] consists of an egg, usually five nymphal instars and the adult insect. Several species of especially the families Miridae and Pentatomidae are found as pests [...] nutrients from them, resulting in deformations and puncture holes. The most obvious damage is the deformation of growing points. They also cause tissue damage

Hop

About The hop is a small genus of flowering plants in the family Cannabaceae. Hops are the female flowers (seed cones, strobiles) of the plant and are [...] with the ability to extend up to 20 inches a week, and even 50 ft tall in one season. They are typically trained on strings up to 25 ft tall. The hop is [...] cycle, with the continued popularity of microbrews across the globe, genetics for flavoring have dictated how long these plants stay in the ground. They emerge

Leek

‘trenching’). The plant is usually sold as a small seedling and planted in a greenhouse. Later on, as weather permits, the leek is planted outside in the soil. [...] Control & Healthy Roots About The vegetable leek is a cultivar of Allium ampeloprasum , the broadleaf wild leek. In the past, many different scientific [...] but now they are all classified as cultivars of Allium ampeloprasum . The part of the plant that can be eaten is at times erroneously called a stem or stalk

Mottled arum aphid

broken along the midline, and a large horseshoe-shaped spot on the back of the abdomen. These black markings can be highly variable. Adult females are 1.2-2 [...] sexual stage in the life cycle. Wingless females of the mottled arum aphid are shiny whitish, yellowish or green with black cross bands behind the head, broken [...] greatly reduce plant vigour and kill the plant through sucking of plant sap. However, also at lower densities the aphids can damage plants because they

En-Strip

carefully inside the greenhouse Bend and tear off the strips opposite to the mounting hole Make sure not to touch the pupae during handling Suspend the cards in [...] in the crop, if possible approximately 75 cm under the plant head Avoid hanging cards at places exposed to direct sunlight Dosage The dosage of En-Strip [...] better to switch to the use of Enermix or Ercal . Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognised distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for

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 canopy [...] insect cuticle and produces spores on the outside of the cadaver, which may spread the infection to other vulnerable pests. Mycotal: how does it work? How

Treatment of bumblebee stings and allergies

epinephrine into the thigh in the case of a sting. Tests and treatments are available at the Allergology department of the RdGG (Dr de Groot) at the Diakonessehuis [...] allergic reaction In the event of a fever occurring or a grade 1 reaction, contact a GP. The decision can be made to keep an eye on the situation and see [...] allergies This information on bumblebee stings provides guidance for reducing the chance of being stung by a bumblebee and about the possible reaction to a

Geranium aphid

symptoms Wingless aphids may form large colonies on young strawberry foliage, particularly along the petioles. In outdoor strawberries they reach their [...] Winged aphids are formed from May onwards and are responsible for spreading the infestation to other strawberry plants. Acyrthosiphon malvae rogersii can [...] adulthood. With each moult they shed white skin, betraying their presence in the crop. Acyrthosiphon malvae rogersii is holocyclic (i.e. they mate in autumn

Lettuce

About Lettuce (Lactuca sativa) belongs to the daisy family, Asteraceae. It is a hardy annual that is easy to cultivate and most often grown for its leaves [...] leaves. It is, however, often plagued on by a number of insect and mammal pests and fungal and bacterial diseases, and can suffer numerous nutrient deficiencies