• Effective spider mite control with predatory mites

  needs. Phytoseiulus persimilis Phytoseiulus persimilis is a specialist predator of spider mites , it is extremely effective in controlling outbreaks under [...] conditions and feeds on low densities of spider mites, making it ideal for preventive control. A predatory mite solution for each growing environment We offer [...] Bottles with dosing caps for quick and easy manual application - ideal for hot spots and fast pest response. Also suitable for distribution via application

• Control spidermite with Phytoseiulus in soft fruit

  May 8, 2019

  product is supplied in bottle sizes of 2,000 and 10,000. The mite is a specialist predator of spider mites and does not feed on anything else. As a result [...] Applications of Spidex should continue on a weekly basis until a good balance between predator and prey is achieved. This can be seen by the new growth of the plant [...] largely rely on biological control of spider mites in their crops. Control of spider mite control is achieved with the use of predatory mites , the most effective

• Gummy stem blight

  tools and hands of workers. The ascospores are the main source of dispersal of disease upwards in the crop and the conidia for spread of the disease downwards [...] most important symptom is internal fruit rot, which can only be recognized from the outside by the small narrowing of the tip of the mature fruits. The [...] General Mycosphaerella cucumis (Didymella bryoniae) is a fungal plant pathogen that causes gummy stem blight. Damage symptoms Mycosphaerella cucumis in

• Green peach aphid

  peach tree, is native, however it is now a pest with a world-wide distribution. The green peach aphid ( Myzus persicae subsp. persicae ) is a particularly [...] malformations of the growing tips. Life cycle and appearance of green peach aphid Aphids have a complex life cycle, with both winged and wingless forms of adults [...] Biological control of aphids - Aphidius colemani Damage symptoms Of all the aphids , the peach potato aphid ( Myzus persicae subsp. persicae ) is the most important

• Phytophthora blight

  was a period of mass starvation caused by this disease which ravaged potato crops throughout Europe during the 1840s. Life cycle and appearance of Phytophthora [...] s containing sporangia, a type of spores) with sporangia are formed that protrude through the stomata. Secondary infection is either by germinating sporangia [...] zoospores produced in the sporangia. For germination on above-ground plant parts, leaf wetness is required. Dispersal is by wind and rain causes the pathogen

• Cryptobug-L

  at intervals of 1-2 weeks, or until the pest is controlled. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognised distributor of Koppert products for advice on the [...] the best strategy for your situation. Environmental conditions The minimum temperature for use of Cryptobug is 16°C/61°F. However, as Cryptolaemus montrouzieri [...] temperatures, Cryptobug is most effective at temperatures between 25°C and 28°C (68 and 82°F). Combined use For effective control of citrus mealybug and grape

• Trianum-P improves open field pepper production in Portugal

  conscious of sustainable agricultural practices that respect the environment. ‘Without a doubt it is a product with a lot of potential for pepper cultivation [...] Agrícola Militão, in the town of Ribatejo, in a pepper crop for the processing industry. Pedro Militão is one of the two owners of the company Sociedade Agrícola [...] the end of their cycle with a high level of plant health and vigour so that the harvesting machine can do its work well. ‘With the introduction of mechanical

• Early blight

  years, up to eight years for several Alternaria spp. Typically, Alternaria causes early blight of potato and early blight of tomato, which presents itself [...] leathery lesions occur at the side of the stem. Life cycle and appearance of Early blight From the primary infection of leaves, Alternaria solani can spread [...] but in general the risk of Alternaria infection is larger under quite warm and humid conditions. Infection may take place within a few hours, with lesions

• Trichoderma harzianum

  Biofungicide for crop protection Trichoderma harzianum T-22 is a species of beneficial fungus commonly used in agriculture and horticulture for its various [...] sowing using a granulator Trianum is most effective when used preventive: a good and early colonization of the root system will avoid attacks of pathogens [...] crop is sensible to soil diseases. If the crop cycle is long it is advised to perform regular applications with Trianum-P to keep a high number of change

• Caterpillars

  Effective caterpillar control is therefore essential for maintaining healthy and productive crops. Biological control of caterpillars combines monitoring [...] the Noctuidae (the noctuid or owl moths), which is the largest of all lepidopteran families. Most adults of this family are nocturnal. The caterpillars mostly [...] can rapidly decimate a plant. Very small caterpillars are not able to chew and therefore graze the underside of leaves. This causes a window effect where