• Tomato

  pests in agriculture and horticulture. Rollertraps are used in case large numbers of whiteflies and thrips are present. These tools are designed to attract [...] inspection of crops to identify the presence and severity of pests and diseases. Growers use various techniques, including visual inspections, traps, and modern [...] development and overall yield. In protected tomato crops sufficient pollinators are often lacking and therefore need to be compensated with the release of managed

• Encarsia formosa

  balance and reduce the reliance on chemical pesticides. Life cycle and appearance of Encarsia formosa The development of E. formosa consists of six stages: [...] between 20°C and 25°C (68 and 77°F). At a 24 hours average temperature below 17°C/63°F the control of whiteflies may be insufficient. Behaviour of the parasitic [...] whiteflies but rely on nectar and honeydew produced by other insects for their sustenance. Their presence in greenhouses and other controlled environments helps

• Powdery mildew

  stomata. Conidia are the main means of dispersal. They are dispersed by wind, as are the ascospores. In general, powdery mildew fungi are not very resistant [...] the underside of the leaf, because the fungus infects the plant by entering through the stomata and there are more stomata on the underside of the leaf. On [...] leaves that are not infected yet. It depends on the cultivar how soon after infection this happens. In apple, pear, outdoor grown rose and other Rosaceae

• Aphelinus abdominalis

  material remains dry and at its introduction site for a few days The dosage of Aphilin depends on climate, crop and aphid density and should always be adjusted [...] briefly with the tips of the antennae. She turns herself around, curls up the wing tips, and will try to pierce the aphid in the abdomen with her long [...] Host feeding plays an important role in reducing pest numbers, with the adult wasp piercing the aphid with her ovipositor, and sucking it empty without laying

• Fit roots for plant health Technical bulletin 2020 EN

  chemistry. Levels 1 and 2 of plant health are purely a function The third and fourth stages involve changes in of nutritional integrity and are usually not difficult [...] importance of a wellcontrolled root zone temperature. and crops evolve to a higher level of pest and disease resistance and higher levels of plant health [...] instance, how smart use of screens supports the energy balance of the plant, maximizes photosynthesis, and keeps it active under all circumstances. And how smart

• Aphiscout

  around it 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 [...] crop and aphid density and species, and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction preventively soon after planting of the [...] 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

• Trianum-P improves open field pepper production in Portugal

  the end of their cycle with a high level of plant health and vigour so that the harvesting machine can do its work well. ‘With the introduction of mechanical [...] organic farming and that it does not leave residues on fruit. Trianum is aligned with the positioning of the company which is very conscious of sustainable [...] ic characteristics of the variety, free of pests and diseases and free of pesticides, guaranteeing the final consumer zero residue. Trianum has proven

• Aphidius ervi

  remains dry and is not moved from its introduction site for at least a few days The dosage of Ervipar depends on climate, crop and aphid density and should [...] control with the parasitic wasp Aphidius ervi Aphidius ervi is a parasitic wasp species that plays a significant role in biological control of aphids [...] most effective between 20 and 25°C (68 and 77°F). This natural enemy is not effective at temperatures above 30°C/86°F. Behaviour of the parasitic wasp Aphidius

• Fusarium wilt

  Fusarium is a group of soil-borne fungi with many different species. Fusarium is widespread and can infect a range of host crops. Many species are considered weak [...] wilts. Other symptoms are brown discolouration of the xylem vessels which can be seen when the stems are cut. In banana, whole plantations may die and the [...] the vessel system of the host plant and spreads upwards inside the plants. The other species are dispersed upwards on the outside of the plant. Most Fusarium

• Knowing & recognizing

  published 25 years ago and revised in 2003, the latest edition comprises 443 pages, 700 photographs, and dozens of illustrations of the most prevalent pests [...] updated edition of Knowing and recognizing also includes new biopesticides and biostimulants that increase the plant’s resilience to stress and help the plant [...] crop protection Knowing and recognizing does exactly what it implies. It empowers you with knowledge about the pest’s lifecycle and its many phases, as well