Cottony soft rot

next crop. The dispersal to neighbouring plants is by mycelial growth. How to prevent Cottony soft rot Practice dry cultivation/be careful with irrigation [...] soft rot. In the mycelium, big, dark sclerotia are formed. They can easily be seen with the naked eye and look like rat droppings. The symptoms may occur [...] occur on stems but also on leaves, fruits and pods. Root infection often leads to premature wilting and death of plants. Life cycle and appearance of Cottony

Cannabis

are present. These tools are designed to attract, capture, and help identify specific pests, allowing growers to assess pest populations and make informed [...] (IPM) in cannabis Integrated pest management (IPM) is important when it comes to keeping cannabis plants healthy and productive. This is because cannabis can [...] involves the use of natural predators, parasitoids, or beneficial organisms to manage pest populations. Some of the common pests that you might find on cannabis

Plant Disease Management

increasing pressure to adopt sustainable and environmentally responsible agricultural practices, biological disease control is set to play a more prominent [...] accessible to plants. These natural alternatives to chemical fungicides enhance soil health, increase crop productivity, and contribute to environmental [...] method used to manage and reduce the impact of plant diseases by utilizing beneficial organisms. This method relies on the use of living organisms to suppress

Whitefly

important to confirm their presence and take appropriate measures to control their population. Whitefly damage The damage caused by whiteflies can be recognized [...] Bemisia argentifolii ), but this name actually refers to the same species. How to prevent whitefly To prevent whitefly infestations in crops, there are several [...] are not true flies but belong to the order Hemiptera (true bugs ). Together with aphids and scale insects, they belong to the division Sternorrhyncha. The

Pollination checklist Natupol Fly

is below 15 ˚C. The outcome will be unpredictable and will often take longer than a week. In the event of having to use Natupol Fly at a temperature below [...] crops that produce very little pollen. The Natupol Fly Checklist shows how to achieve the best pollination results. Download poster The emergence of Natupol [...] ml of pupae per square metre as standard. Modify this quantity in relation to the number of flowers per square metre. Protect the pupae from direct sunlight

Plant Pollinator interactions in high temperatures

within one to four hours and make it possible to check the bumblebees’ work. These brown marks can be used to help determine how many hives must be ordered [...] temperature to affect pollination takes at least one to two weeks. Similarly, it takes two weeks of cold weather for pollination to return to normal. 2 [...] pollination suffers. Add to this the knowledge that flower temperature might also play a role; the influence of radiation also needs to be considered. A flower

Outdoor crops pollination advice

pollination and explore practical advice to maximize pollination rates and overall crop productivity. From attracting pollinators to implementing pollination [...] we aim to equip you with the knowledge and tools needed to ensure bountiful and thriving outdoor crops. Good pollination in outdoor crops can be achieved [...] crop immediately after delivery or within one day to allow the bumblebees to find food sources. Placement To maximize pollination results, evenly position

Onion fly

infestations It can be difficult to identify an onion fly infestation because the signs may not always be visible. But there are a few symptoms to watch out for [...] foliage. This leads to retarded growth, decreased yield, or even death of the plant. For onion growers, onion fly infestations can be a major concern, but [...] but there are a few control strategies that can be used to manage this pest. These include crop rotation, planting resistant varieties, using biocontrol

Ephedrus cerasicola

still present. If the aphid species present is known it might be better to switch to an appropriate single species product ( Aphilin , Aphipar , Aphipar-M [...] depends on climate, crop and aphid density and species, and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction preventively soon after [...] per m 2 . This is equivalent to one unit every 250-350 m 2 . The parasitic wasps will emerge within 2 weeks. Releases should be repeated when aphids are still

Natupol Booster

Pay attention to advice for best practice in hot environments. Provide protection against direct sunlight. Storage time after receipt To guarantee the [...] Natupol Booster is developed for crops with a short (one to four weeks) intensive blossom period and which produce a lot of nectar. For early blossoming [...] bumblebees start pollinating the flowers while at the same time collecting pollen to feed the brood. More workers emerge from the brood in the weeks after the