• Dwarf bunt

  General Tilletia controversa is a plant pathogen. It is a fungus known to cause the smut disease TCK smut in soft white and hard red winter wheats, as [...] the risk of infection by Triticum tritici and Triticum laevis . Since Triticum controversa mostly attacks the 2-3 leaf stage, this is less effective for this [...] some or on all spikelets, showing the bunt (smut spore) they contain, which is larger than a normal kernel. The bunt balls are grey-brown. They rupture at

• Carnation tortrix

  Madeira. It is polyphagous, observed on 160 cultivated and wild plant species – trees as well as herbaceous forms - of 42 plant families, and it is the major [...] producing holes. Finally, at the third larval instar, the whole leaf is attacked and surrounded by a dense silken mass. The larvae hide inside the rolled leaves [...] damage flower buds, fruit and leaves. The buds are penetrated by the larvae. Petals may be joined by larval silk, thus hampering opening and giving flowers a

• Outdoor crops pollination advice

  precaution is necessary to prevent honeybees from being attracted to the sugar water in the bumblebee hives, especially if the main crop is not yet flowering [...] hive from excessive heat caused by direct sunlight, especially during warm periods. Ensure sufficient shade for the hive by positioning it in the shadow of [...] Make sure the hive entrance is visible to both humans and bumblebees during the flowering period. You can achieve this by placing the hive on a crate or

• Natutec Mini-Airbug

  Adjustable dosing pot and mixing pot The Mini-Airbug is also available for use on trolleys and is then delivered with a converter Volume of dosing pot/drum [...] the blower Start the Mini-Airbug by pushing both buttons Walk at constant speed Hold the blower at the right angle to cover the crop well Storage conditions

• Rye

  About Rye is grown extensively as a grain as a cover crop and forage crop. Rye ( Secale cereale ) is a member of the wheat family, Triticeae , a close [...] close relative to the cereal, barley and wheat. It is used to make flour to make rye bread, and is a component of beverages such a beer, certain whiskeys and

• Pepper weevil

  the best approach is to monitor them during the cooler parts of the day, as this is when they are most active. Another recommendation is to inspect the ground [...] reddish-brown, or nearly black. Their main distinguishing feature is a ‘snout’ which is longer than their head and prothorax. Two days after hatching and [...] Overview They belong to the Curculionidae family, which is made up of more than 40,000 species. They have very hard bodies and are small in size. They

• Turf and grass

  for a wide variety of sporting grounds around the world. It is also prized as a ground cover for recreational purposes such as green urban areas and private

• Greenhouse whitefly

  and the excess is excreted as honeydew, with larger larvae expelling large quantities. The damage that whiteflies cause to a crop is the result of sucking [...] es: If the population is very large, feeding on plant sap can affect the physiology of the plant, as a result of which growth is retarded. In full sunlight [...] consumption of plant sap and secreting of honeydew by whiteflies reduce the aesthetic value of crops. This is particularly important in ornamentals . Life cycle

• Vidi Funda

  into the top layer to promote the decomposition process If the soil is to be covered with plastic foil, the Vidi Funda pellets must be worked into the soil [...] may develop fungal growth. Under aerobic conditions this is a sign that the substrate biology is active and becoming more resilient The fungus will disappear [...] microbial population, and release the minerals into the surrounding soil. It is this gradual decomposition that supports and develops the microbial life and

• Horiver Rollertrap

  additional support. It is recommended to replace the Rollertrap after 10 months, or earlier if the surface is largely covered by insects and/or debris For [...] black and transparent Standard sizes: 5, 15 and 30 cm x 100 m 15 cm width is also available in lengths of 125, 150 and 500 m; other lengths on request [...] more easily. Application Place Rollertraps in areas where high pest pressure is expected, such as along gables, near ventilation windows and at (other) places