• Foot rot of cereals

  release of spores from infected plant debris or soil. These spores, known as conidia, are spread by wind, water, or human activity to susceptible plant tissues [...] At harvest, ear blight can result in shrivelled grains with a chalky white or pink appearance, although this is not always the case. Life cycle and appearance [...] tissues. Upon encountering favorable conditions, such as cool temperatures and high humidity, the conidia germinate and penetrate the host's tissues. Inside

• Rancho Los Pinos is nature's ally

  Europe, North America, and domestically. The large production scale, high water demand, and pest pressures challenge the Los Pinos team to seek innovative [...] solutions for sustainability. Over the past 20 years, they have reduced water consumption by 65% and minimized pesticide use by implementing biological [...] and biological control in our crops significantly reduced our reliance on high-impact pesticides," noted José Antonio Cruz, general manager of Grupo Los

• Bacterial wilt, brown rot

  survives well in water and in many different soil types and on alternative hosts like weeds. It invades the plants through wounds or stomata and then spreads [...] bacteria can also be transported by irrigation water. Disease incidence is highest when soil moisture is high, such as during rainy periods. When temperature [...] oozes from the wound. This is the way to distinguish it from Verticillium or Fusarium wilts. Life cycle and appearance of Bacterial wilt, brown rot Ralstonia

• Beneficial nematodes

  matter in soil or water, and are essential for nutrient recycling. Others are called parasitic nematodes, infecting plants, insects, animals, or humans. There [...] nematodes or beneficial nematodes, are microscopic roundworms that serve as natural agents for biological pest control . Beneficial nematodes are highly specific [...] nematode suspension by mixing them with water following provided instructions For soil application: Ensure the soil or growing media is adequately moist (not

• Tomato moth

  protected place just below the ground surface or under rockwool matting. A light, loose silk cocoon is spun and two or three days later a red-brown pupa is formed [...] layers. The eggs are greenish at first, but gradually change to a light yellow or almost white. There are six larval stages. The head is a pale green in the [...] narrow gray stripe. Older larvae may vary from light green to light brown, or even a reddish colour with three dark grey dorsal stripes, partly overshadowed

• Verticillium wilt

  mycelium or the microsclerotia are formed. The spread of the fungus by mycelium growth is limited. Dispersal from plant to plant takes place via water, soil [...] Start with clean soil or substrate by heating it at a temperature if at least 65 o C for a minimum of 30 minutes Use clean seed, tubers or cuttings Grow less [...] the stalk horizontally reveals a slight discolouration of the vessels, brown or greenish, but much less distinct than the discolouration caused by Fusarium

• V10

  disinfected bucket which is rinsed well with water before use Dilute 0.8 litre V10 with 8 litres of cold water (4-10°C/39-50°F) Use the diluted solution within [...] its degradation by RNA silencing. In this way the plant is equipped with a high level of protection against subsequent attempted infections by virulent PepMV

• Cerall

  wide variety of seed-borne diseases. How does it work? Cerall contains a high concentration of P. chlororaphis strain MA342 After the application of Cerall [...] Cerall will stay inactive when the seeds are stored dry. After sowing, when water availability increases, the bacteria will become active and will rapidly [...] reduces abiotic stresses, which results in improved crop yields. Pack size 200 or 1000 litre. Formulation Suspension concentrate for seed treatment (FS) with

• Aphidius matricariae

  available in a bottle ( Aphipar-M ). Spread the material on rock wool slabs or in Diboxes Make sure the material remains dry and is not moved from its i [...] /release. Releases should be repeated at least 3 times. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognised distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy [...] nutrients, effectively consuming the host from within. This feeding strategy is highly efficient, allowing the larvae to develop and grow while depleting the aphid

• Feltiella acarisuga

  sugar water in the felt inside it. The wasps will emerge and scout for spidermite hotspots themselves. Protect against direct sunlight and water. Leave [...] repeated at least 3 times at weekly intervals, or until the pest is controlled. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognised distributor of Koppert products [...] control with Feltiella acarisuga Feltiella acarisuga is a predatory gall midge highly effective in the biological control of spider mites . This beneficial insect