• Phytophthora blight

  the water content of the soil or substrate is higher than normal or optimal for crop growth. How to prevent Phytophthora blight Apply hygiene measures, [...] very destructive organisms belonging to the Oomycetes and are therefore strictly speaking not fungi. They thrive at soil temperatures between 15 and 23 [...] Zoospores are spores with flagellae which enable them to move through water. Infection is usually from the root to the foot, but direct infection of the foot also

• Gummy stem blight

  downwards. How to prevent Gummy stem blight Before cropping: Remove all crop debris and disinfect the greenhouse Choose a cultivar that is less susceptible [...] previous crop that may serve as inoculum source for the new crop prevent condensation on all plant parts at all times Extra Silicon and/or Calcium nutrition hardens [...] General Mycosphaerella cucumis (Didymella bryoniae) is a fungal plant pathogen that causes gummy stem blight. Damage symptoms Mycosphaerella cucumis in

• Root and crown rot of strawberry

  development. How to prevent Root and crown rot of strawberry Avoid stress: Take runner tips at the right stage to avoid stress and make plants less susceptible [...] General New diseases in strawberry have been ascribed to Pestalotiopsis clavispora in the case of root and crown rot (of strawberry), first found in The [...] clavispora. Pestalotiopsis clavispora has been connected to strawberry diseases, but has also been linked to rose diseases. Damage symptoms Pestalotiopsis clavispora

• Natupol Smart

  Natupol Smart can be used in small greenhouses up to 1000 m² or in crops that produce less pollen (less than 25 flowers per m²). Crops Round, beef and plum [...] position the hive near the top of plants, in such a way that the hive is exposed to the first daylight Wait for at least 15 minutes after positioning the hive [...] conditions Keep hives in a well ventilated environment, out of direct sunlight. Hygiene Never move a hive from one greenhouse to another Remove bumblebee

• Pollination checklist Natupol Fly

  will often take longer than a week. In the event of having to use Natupol Fly at a temperature below 15 ˚C, first mature them in a warm environment. Release [...] of Natupol Fly adults from the pupae more or less stops at a storage temperature of between 3 ˚C and 8 ˚C. At higher temperatures, the fully-grown flies [...] small scale crops with just a few flowers or for crops that produce very little pollen. The Natupol Fly Checklist shows how to achieve the best pollination

• Mycotal - Effective at lower temperatures

  they will start to build up a population as soon as the conditions are favourable. This can become a serious threat to you crop in a later stage. Therefore [...] beneficial insects time to Click here to learn more about Mycotal Biocontrol is our nature build up a standing army before new pests enter from outside [...] fungi. 80 Tested in lab conditions at a temperature regime of 5 °C at night and 14 °C during the day, mimicking a cold day in the greenhouse. 60 40

• Ulti-Mite: Revolutionising biocontrol with innovative predatory mite sachets

  Similar to other sachet products, the feeder mite population inside increases, creating a sustainable food source for the predatory mites to build new populations [...] Ulti-Mite represents a significant advancement in the packaging of predatory mites , designed to enhance biological pest control across a wide range of crops [...] out and perform less. Extended release The breeding sachets function like a continuous engine, allowing predatory mites to reproduce within the sachet and

• Beneficial Nematodes For Biological Pest Control

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  possible to use them on leaves as well. This development opens up a world of new possibilities for biological control. Nematodes can be used to combat a variety [...] Beneficial nematodes measure much less than a millimetre, so you can’t see them with the naked eye. Great care and precision needs to go into the production of [...] large numbers. The pest insect dies within a few days. The nematodes that emerge then start their search for a new host. Beneficial nematodes are an important

• Aphelinus abdominalis

  are slightly smaller and their abdomen is a slightly darker colour. A parasitized aphid hardens to become a leathery, black mummy. The adult wasp appears [...] Aphelinus abdominalis is available at Koppert as Aphilin . Aphelinus abdominalus products Aphilin Expand all items How to use Aphelinus abdominalis The parasitic [...] 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 to the particular

• Amblydromalus limonicus

  whitefly eggs (less than 24 hours old, white in colour) are a much better prey than older whitefly eggs (more than 24 hours old, brown in colour). At 25°C under [...] and does not build up a population. How to use Amblydromalus limonicus The predatory mite Amblydromalus limonicus is available in a bottle ( Limonica ). [...] offering a sustainable and environmentally friendly alternative to chemical pesticides. Amblydromalus limonicus is valued for its effectiveness at relatively