• Powdery mildew

  resistant to water so rain often limits the epidemics and spore dispersal by rain is negligible, since spores explode when in contact with water for no more [...] it harder for the fungi to enter the leaves To reduce chances of powdery mildew in greenhouses, it is advised to first ventilate by only opening the windows [...] apple, pear, outdoor grown rose and other Rosaceae , the fungus causing powdery mildew is extremely sensitive to water and ‘hides’ on the underside of the

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• Cerall, a powerful seed treatment solution against seed-borne diseases in cereal crops

  Improves plant growth and reduces abiotic stresses, resulting in improved crop yields Easy and safe to use Can be applied with existing seed-treatment [...] Subsequently, the bacteria will start to compete with other pathogens for nutrients and space and continue to produce metabolites. This will further inhibit [...] Seed-borne diseases are harmful to your crop and can have a big impact on your yield. Want to know more about these diseases and how to recognise them? Click on

• Pear psylla

  psylla feeding leads to growth inhibition and malformation of leaves and fruits. Heavy infestations can cause premature leaf fall and fruit drop. Flowers [...] leaves and developing fruits with a sticky black layer. Life cycle and appearance of Pear psylla Adults pear psyllas are 2-3 mm long and orange red to blackish [...] eyes. Later instars are purplish to reddish brown with whitish longitudinal stripes and blackish markings on the head and body. Pear psyllas overwinter as

• Optimal placement of bumblebee hives

  enabling easy identification and access for both parties. For optimal visibility, it is recommended to place the colonies near pathways, preferably within a distance [...] ty of bumblebees: To ensure successful communication between bumblebees and humans, it is crucial to position the hives in visible locations, enabling [...] need sunlight to be effective pollinators. Additionally, it is essential to maintain humidity around the hives below 80%. Hive placement for different seasons

• Buckthorn-potato aphid

  viruses. Life cycle and appearance of Buckthorn-potato aphid Aphids have a complex life cycle, with both winged and wingless forms of adults and a great variety [...] plants and are not very mobile. In autumn, winged males and females are produced, which return to the primary host buckthorn where they lay eggs for overwintering [...] cosmopolitan distribution and is a major pest of potatoes, where it also transmits viruses. It also attacks a large number of other crops, for instance sweet pepper

• Spidend

  (>80% relative humidity) and at temperatures between 20 and 27°C (68 and 81°F). Combined use Should be used in combination with Spidex Vital . Storage time [...] Leave the cap next to the bottle so that the wasps can feed on the sugar water in the felt inside it. The wasps will emerge and scout for spidermite hotspots [...] sunlight and water. Leave the bottle in place for at least two weeks. Dosage The dosage of Spidend depends on climate, crop and spider mite density and should

• Blueberry aphid

  scammelli , is most likely of North American origin and was probably introduced into Europe with plant material. It feeds on blueberries and is a vector of [...] loss. Life cycle and appearance of Blueberry aphid Aphids have a complex life cycle, with both winged and wingless forms of adults and a great variety in [...] reached in June and July. Sexual adults are produced in September and October and the sexual females lay eggs on blueberry bushes for overwintering.

• Blackcurrant aphid

  , attacks black currant and also red current. It is widespread throughout Europe and also present in the Russian Far East and North America. Damage symptoms [...] black sooty mould fungi grow. Leaves and fruit quickly turn black and fruit can become unmarketable. Life cycle and appearance of Blackcurrant aphid Aphids [...] cycle, with both winged and wingless forms of adults and a great variety in colour. In greenhouses, reproduction takes place by parthenogenesis, with unfertilized

• Enermix

  needs to be at least 20°C/68°F. Eretmocerus eremicus is still active at temperatures above 30°C/86°F. Combined use Enermix is best to be used in combination [...] places exposed to direct sunlight Dosage The dosage of Enermix depends on climate, crop and whitefly density and should always be adjusted to the particular [...] weekly intervals or until control is achieved. Depending on the specific situation, it may be better to switch to the use of En-strip or Ercal . Consult a