Wheat bunt

sporidia infect the wheat seedlings even before emergence and the fungi grow inside the plants to the growing tip. The fungi grow between the plant cells and [...] although affected plants may be slightly stunted. Infected (bunted) heads are slender and remain green longer than healthy heads. The glumes are opened either [...] sporidium. Two mating types are distinguished. The filiform basidiospores fuse in the middle with a basidiospore of the other mating type so that H-shaped structures

En-Strip

carefully inside the greenhouse Bend and tear off the strips opposite to the mounting hole Make sure not to touch the pupae during handling Suspend the cards in [...] in the crop, if possible approximately 75 cm under the plant head Avoid hanging cards at places exposed to direct sunlight Dosage The dosage of En-Strip [...] whitefly density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction preventively soon after planting of the crop. Introduction

Lyprauta

stage. The root damage can also form entry points for pathogens. Life cycle and appearance of Lyprauta The adults of the three species can be distinguished [...] distinguished by the wing pattern of adults. Adults of P. trinidadensis have a variation of dark-coloured markings spread over their wings. Adults of L. cambria [...] especially in greenhouses in the Netherlands. Dutch farmers call these larvae potworms, however, they should not be confused with the actual potworms which are

Mycotal FAQ

during the day. Humidity levels must be 70%(RH) at the moment of application and a couple of hours after the application. The humidity within the leaf canopy [...] can be formed on the outside of the affected insect which may infect other vulnerable pests. Is the effect visible? Dead, shriveled insects can be found [...] penetrate the pest’s body cavity. Here they proliferate and destroy the tissues, killing the insect. At high humidity, the fungus then grows through the insect

Yellow rose aphid

to extract large quantities of sap to get sufficient protein. The excess sugar is secreted in the form of honeydew, making the crop and its fruit sticky [...] South America. It attacks plants of the family Rosaceae and is a pest of strawberries and roses. Damage symptoms The yellow rose aphids usually live in [...] Nymphs and adults extract nutrients from the plant and disturb the balance of growth hormones. As a result, the plant’s growth is retarded giving rise to

Bumblebee pollination

guarantees maximum pollination . The Natupol system is the result of over 35 years of accumulated expertise coupled to the latest technology – our best bumblebees [...] last longer. The hive design developed over the years helps bumblebees to save 20% of the energy usually spent on cooling and heating the hive. High quality [...] benefit growers economically but also contribute to the preservation of biodiversity and the overall health of ecosystems About bumblebees Greenhouse crop p

Silver-Y moth

leaves, accumulation of frass and destruction of growing points. Life cycle and appearance of Silver-Y moth The forewings of the silver-Y moth ( Autographa [...] with their wings folded roof-like above the body. The female lays up to 2,000 eggs on the underside of the leaves of their host plant, usually separately [...] characteristic feature of this caterpillar is the oscillatory swaying movement of the anterior end. The caterpillars are nocturnal. When the caterpillar is full-grown

Enermix

carefully inside the greenhouse Bend and tear off the strips opposite to the mounting hole Make sure not to touch the pupae during handling Suspend the cards in [...] in the crop, if possible approximately 75 cm under the plant head Avoid hanging cards at places exposed to direct sunlight Dosage The dosage of Enermix [...] whitefly density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction preventively soon after planting of the crop. Introduction

Bacterial wilt, brown rot

show signs of wilting during the day which may disappear in the early stages of infection. Under conditions favourable for the bacteria, the whole plant [...] s roots on the stem. The vascular stem tissue is coloured brown and when the stem is cut, bacterial slime oozes from the wound. This is the way to distinguish [...] yellowing of leaves and stunted plants. Inside, vascular browning is common with bacterial slime oozing from the cut. When the bacteria transfers to young

Glasshouse potato aphid

deformations in the growing tip of the plant. Precisely where the plant is pierced is unimportant. The piercing of the lower leaves in the crop can cause [...] margins. The immediate effects of piercing by the aphids are visible in lower leaves in the form of yellow patches. Heavy yellowing may even be followed [...] a number of darker bands, and their length exceeds that of the body. The legs are also long, there are two distinctive dark green spots on the abdomen at