Potato

is an integral part of the world’s food supply and many people’s diet. In terms of volume, potato is the fourth-largest food crop in the world, after maize [...] is an herbaceous perennial and came to Europe from Latin America in the second half of the 16th century. Potatoes as a food crop were introduced by the [...] some 60 cm tall. Its leaves die after flowering, fruiting and the development of the potatoes. The plant’s flowers vary from white, pink, red or blue, to purple

Anthurium

perennial plant and has beautiful, long lasting flowers that come in a variety of colours. However, the ‘flower’ is actually an altered leaf (also called [...] flowers on the spadix. Standard varieties of anthuriums are recognized by its uniform colours and heart-shaped spathes. In many markets, red is the most popular [...] than the standard ones and their spathe has a more prolonged shape that comes in two or more colours.

Aphiscout

occurring aphids . Mode of action Adult parasitic wasps emerge from the mummies and females lay their eggs into aphids . The next generation of parasitic wasps [...] mummy. The adult parasitic wasp emerges through a hole in the mummy. The first mummies are noticed in the crop around 2 weeks after the first introduction [...] and sticking the end of the label back onto the label Turn the lid until the small holes align with the opening Dosage The dosage of Aphiscout depends on

Pepper weevil

move towards the middle of the mass of young seeds; whereas, when they hatch inside the flower bud, they feed on immature pollen. In both cases, they begin [...] Curculionidae family, which is made up of more than 40,000 species. They have very hard bodies and are small in size. They prefer crops from the Solanaceae [...] the loss of fruit, whether they fall to the ground or contain holes where eggs are laid or adults were hatched. Meanwhile, the larvae develop in flower buds

Tutasan

tomato leaf miner moths in combination with Pherodis Tuta absoluta . Pests Tomato leaf miner moth ( Tuta absoluta ). Crops Tomato. Mode of action The Tutasan [...] moths to the trap where they get trapped in the water. Trapping males reduces the amount of eggs laid by females who fail to mate. Presentation One trap [...] Preparation Place the pheromone dispenser in the green canister and attach it to the upper central part of the trap Fill the trap with water to the level

Buxus

to the genus of Buxus of the family of Buxaceae . The plant is also commonly named box (mostly in English-speaking countries) or boxwood (in North America)

Pea and Bean Weevil Trap

bean weevil in combination with species-specific pheromone. Pests Pea and bean weevil ( Sitona lineatus ). Crops Broad bean, peas. Mode of action The Pea [...] traps 10 meters apart on a grass margin or headland of a field that was planted with peas or beans in the previous year Place the trap on the ground Ensure [...] spring-sown crops of peas and beans. Traps should be placed from February onwards (depending on geographic location). Combined use Use in combination with

Common asparagus beetle

host-specific pest of asparagus in most asparagus producing regions of the world. Damage symptoms Both adults and larvae feed on the leaves of asparagus. As [...] fluid, consisting of faecal material, which may contaminate the plant. Life cycle and appearance of Common asparagus beetle The life cycle of the asparagus [...] have two distinctive rows of white or yellow spots. Eggs are oval and black to greenish brown and laid singly or in rows of 3 to 10 eggs, standing per

Thripex-V

Pests Young larvae of various thrips species. Crops Do not use in tomato. Mode of action Predatory mites pierce their prey with their sucking mouthparts [...] Vermiculite and a fraction of bran. Application Turn and shake the bottle or bucket gently before use Bottle: Push the centre of the cap to open the dosage [...] Storage time after receipt Apply on day of receipt. Storage temperature 8-10°C/47-50°F. Storage conditions In the dark, bottle horizontally.

Radish

This plant was already domesticated in Europe in pre-Roman times. Radish comes in several varieties that all vary in flavour, colour, size and time it takes [...] myrosinase, and isothiocyanate. Radish is now produced and consumed in all parts of the world. The seeds are used to produce oil. Other varieties are developed