Hop

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 considered [...] how long these plants stay in the ground. They emerge each year towards the end of Spring and are harvested near the end of Summer. [...] hairs to aid them in climbing. They are a vigorous grower with the ability to extend up to 20 inches a week, and even 50 ft tall in one season. They are

Box tree moth

include webbing of the branches with frass and residues of moulting such as black head capsules of different sizes. Life cycle and appearance of Box tree moth [...] Cydalima perspectalis ) belongs to the family of Crambidae . It originates in the temperate and sub-tropical regions of East Asia (Japan, Korea, China). The box [...] symptoms The larvae of the box tree moth ( Cydalima perspectalis ) feed on the leaves of box trees, but can also attack the bark of the trees, causing them

Broad mite

indication of an attack of broad mite ( Polyphagotarsonemus latus ), is the appearance of dark brown edges at the base of young leaves. In case of a mild [...] s latus) occurs in the tropics and in greenhouses in temperate regions. The broad mite (Polyphagotarsonemus latus) has a wide range of host plants, especially [...] caused by viruses. The typical pattern of damage consists of malformation and distortion of the above-ground growth of the plant. The mites show a preference

Pea leaf miner

cosmetic damage. In tropical and subtropical areas this can lead to burning in fruit such as tomato and melon. Loss of leaves also reduces yield. In full-grown [...] tunnel depends on the stage of development of the leaf, the species of host plant and the species of leaf miner. The older larvae make wider tunnels. Feeding [...] full-grown plants of fruiting vegetable crops, however, a considerable quantity of foliage can get damaged before the harvest is affected. The size of a leaf tunnel

Drososan

sides of the plot, in the hedge (if available) and in the crop. If the crop is low, make sure the traps hang at least one metre above the ground. In taller [...] drosophila in combination with Fruit Fly Attractant . Pests Spotted wing drosophila ( Drosophila suzukii). Crops Various fruit crops. Mode of action The [...] to be used in combination with Fruit Fly Attractant. The spotted wing drosophila are attracted to the trap by the liquid attractant. Once in the trap they

Garden chafer

family. It does most of its damage in the larval stage when it feeds on roots of grasses and clover. The adults feed on the leaves of trees like oak, hazelnut [...] developing fruits of, for instance, roses and cherries. Damage symptoms The garden chafer ( Phyllopertha horticola ) does most of its damage in the larval stage [...] bites out of the leaves, starting from the edge. This damage is usually not a problem in vegetables and fruit crops but reduces the value of ornamental

100% Sustainable Agriculture

with nature, that is the guiding principle in everything we do! Pioneering is not new to Koppert. In fact, it’s in our DNA. Fifty years ago our founder was [...] Growing a resilient crop takes expert knowledge and a great deal of experience! Growing in a sustainable manner with respect for our future generations makes [...] and bacteria. In short: natural solutions that contribute to a healthy, safe, resilient and productive crop. All this with the aim of achieving sustainable

Cutworms

usually observed as a cutting of young seedlings, often causing death of the cut seedlings. Sometimes wilting is observed because of partial cutting. A larva [...] the growing stalk, disrupting the sap flow in the plant. Life cycle and appearance of Cutworms The adults of Agrotis spp. have pale grey to grey-brown forewings [...] be encountered in the soil in a characteristic, circular position. Pupa are brown to dark brown and 17-25 mm long. Females are capable of laying several

Cactus mealybug

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 threads, called an [...] (formerly known as 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 [...] species, infestations with cactus mealybug cause discoloration of the plants and later necrosis of the tissue. Plant deformations can also occur. Heavily infested

Picusan

population. Presentation Ten sets in a box. Preparation When using the pheromone: place the pheromone dispenser in the top basket of the trap When using the kairomone: [...] Dosage For monitoring: 6 traps per hectare (2 in the centre of the field spaced at 25 metres and 4 at the borders of the field spaced at 100 metres) For protective [...] traps per hectare along the perimeter of the field with a distance of 25 metres between traps Combined use Use in combination with Pherosan Rhynchophorus