Glume blotch

conidia on crop residues and winter wheat seedlings. Ascospores germinate at any temperature above freezing when water is available. Conidia require a [...] these pycnidia emerge in a pink slimy substance. The conidia are released at high relative humidity (RH). The optimum temperature for germination of the

Gummy stem blight

simultaneously. The spores germinate when free water is present on the plant, at high relative humidity (RH) and on wounds. Leaves can be infected directly [...] as inoculum source for the new crop prevent condensation on all plant parts at all times Extra Silicon and/or Calcium nutrition hardens the cell walls and

Oak processionary moth

instar on, the larvae start building silken nests at the base of lower branches, on the trunks or at the base of the trunks, which may contain thousands [...] individuals. The larvae usually stay in their nests during the day leaving at night in a characteristic procession to feed in the canopy of the trees. If [...] larvae move away from the tree collectively to colonise another host nearby. At pupation time (late June, early July), the larvae spin cocoons inside the

Aphidius matricariae

following pests: Myzus spp. The natural enemy Aphidius matricariae is available at Koppert as Aphipar-M . Aphidius matricariae products Aphipar-M Expand all [...] sure the material remains dry and is not moved from its introduction site for at least a few days The dosage of Aphipar -M depends on climate, crop and aphid [...] typically range from 0.25-4 per m 2 /release. Releases should be repeated at least 3 times. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert

Picusan

per hectare (2 in the centre of the field spaced at 25 metres and 4 at the borders of the field spaced at 100 metres) For protective pull strategy safety [...] Place Picusan traps on the ground at least 5 metres away from the palm trees Replace the pheromones and/or kairomones at least every 3 months Dosage For

Cryptolaemus montrouzieri

Pseudocous longispinus ) The natural enemy Cryptolaemus montriouzieri is available at Koppert as Cryptobug and Cryptobug-L . Mealybug species Citrus mealybug L [...] Cryptolaemus montouzieri favors high temperatures, Cryptobug is most effective at temperatures between 25°C and 28°C (68 and 82°F). Feeding behaviour of Cr [...] new prey. Sometimes the larvae resort to cannibalism under these conditions. At a temperature of 21°C, during the whole period of its development to adult

Adalia bipunctata

Adalia bipunctata contributes to natural pest control, by preying upon aphids at various stages of their life cycle, helping to control aphid populations and [...] Start introduction as soon as the first aphids are detected on the trees. Use at least one cotton bag per tree and up to 3 bags for large trees. Consult a [...] conditions for use of Adalia bipunctata Adalia bipunctata is most effective at temperatures between 15 and 30°C (59 and 86°F). Feeding behaviour of Adalia

Enermix

typically range from 1-10 per m 2 /release. Releases should be repeated at least 3 times at weekly intervals or until control is achieved. Depending on the specific [...] conditions Encarsia formosa is most effective at temperatures between 20°C and 25°C (68 and 77°F). At a 24 hours average temperature below 17°C/63°F the [...] hour average greenhouse temperature needs to be at least 20°C/68°F. Eretmocerus eremicus is still active at temperatures above 30°C/86°F. Combined use Enermix

Fusarium spp.

(a.k.a. F. sulphureum ) causes dry rot of potato. The rot is dark and wet at first. The lesions are irregular and sharp-edged. In cavities, pink sporulation [...] Primary infection is either seed-borne or takes place as infection of the roots at the root tip, or in small wounds, for example where lateral roots branch off [...] produces mycelium and many spores (microconidia), which are transported upwards. At the same time, the plant produces gum as a defence mechanism to stop the fungus

Pollination checklist tomato

are active at temperatures between 8 and 32 degrees Celsius. Their optimum activity level is at temperatures between 8 and 28 degrees Celsius. At temperatures [...] day have between one and five bite marks Check the work of the bumblebees at least once every two days. Introduce a new bumblebee hive once the number [...] bite marks has dropped to just one or two per flower. Pollen is released best at a relative humidity (RH) of between 50% and 80%. A relative humidity of more