Beneficial nematodes

What are nematodes? Nematodes, commonly referred to as roundworms, are a diverse group of worms belonging to the phylum Nematoda. Nematodes are characterised [...] also referred to as roundworms, threadworms, and eelworms. Beneficial nematodes for pest control Nematodes for pest control, often referred to as entomopathogenic [...] cuticle areas. Some nematodes release enzymes to help digest and soften the host's cuticle, allowing them to enter. Symbiotic bacteria release: Once inside

Fusarium head blight or scab

How to prevent Fusarium head blight or scab Remove or destroy crop residues Choose resistant cultivars Use clean propagation materials (seed can be treated [...] primarily infects the older, lower leaves. The spores are dispersed upwards to the ears by splashing rain drops or wind. On the infected ears, the typical

Manual Growing lights

it takes up to 60-90 minutes for the last foraging bumblebee to return to the hive. Under low light conditions, this time increases up to 120 minutes. [...] greenhouse. Several placement systems can be used for this. It is also important to give the bumblebees the opportunity to work during the hours with the most [...] the entrance of the hive to help the bumblebees find their way back to their own hive. Tests showed that the blue door led to 12% more direct entries of

Lyprauta

Netherlands. Dutch farmers call these larvae potworms, however, they should not be confused with the actual potworms which are small earthworms of the family [...] roots. Especially the root tips are affected. They become black and start to rot internally. Just above the damaged area, the roots produce large numbers [...] Life cycle and appearance of Lyprauta The adults of the three species can be distinguished by the wing pattern of adults. Adults of P. trinidadensis have

Codling moth

the larvae first form a small cavity just under the skin. The entry hole can be seen and is usually plugged by dry frass. The larva then burrows towards the [...] Later, the developing embryo is visible as a red ring. The larvae are up to 20 mm long, initially whitish and later pale pinkish white, with a brown head [...] head and a pale anal plate. The pupa is 8-10 mm long and yellowish brown to dark brown, with several hook-tipped bristles at the tip. In Europe, the first

Cabbage leafroller

leafroller (Clepsis spectrana) is native to North-West Europe. It is a highly polyphagous species causing damage to field grown cabbage, apple, pear as well [...] opening bud to the growing tip, while older caterpillars eat a hole in the shoot and hollow it out, causing the shoot or growing point to wilt and die [...] cabbage leafroller has also become a pest in greenhouse crops. Great damage can be inflicted on ornamental crops, such as roses, alstroemeria, azalea, cyclamen

Spidex Vital: Your Vital partner in spider mite control

mite formed the foundation of our spider mite control. Over time it grew to be one of the most important products for our growers. As the result of many [...] Vital: Your Vital partner in spider mite control Born to fight Spidex Vital predatory mites are born to fight your spider mites . It gives you the best control [...] Spidex Vital has continuous access to nutrition during logistics, the females of Spidex Vital already have enough energy to develop their eggs. As a result

Glasshouse potato aphid

a dark thorax and a dark abdomen that has pale to dark transverse bands. The body shape is similar to wingless females, but is 2.0-3.0 mm long. The glasshouse [...] leaves or the fruit of sweet pepper it secretes a toxic substance, which leads to deformations in the growing tip of the plant. Precisely where the plant is [...] visible in lower leaves in the form of yellow patches. Heavy yellowing may even be followed by defoliation. Life cycle Glasshouse potato aphid Aphids have a

Mycotal Brochure

successfully in many countries across the world. This bioinsecticide can be used to control white fly, both greenhouse whiteflies (Trialeurodes vaporium) [...] insect. The fungus continues to grow inside the insect and subsequently kills it. At optimal conditions, new spores can be produced after the insect is [...] of the product, spores reach the insect and start to germinate External sporulation may spread to other pests Growing hyphal threads of the fungus

Mycotal - Effective at lower temperatures

can be present in your greenhouse. Although the pest reproduction might be low in colder conditions, or the pest may be inactive, they will start to build [...] are favourable. This can become a serious threat to you crop in a later stage. Therefor it’s crucial to eliminate pests in wintertime, when pest pressure [...] you start the new season in a clean way, giving your beneficial insects time to build up a standing army before new pests enter from outside the greenhouse