• Effective Wireworm Control In Potato Crops With Beneficial Nematodes

  July 19, 2024

  are active. Timing is critical, as nematodes are most effective against young wireworm larvae in the soil. Early spring or late summer applications coincide [...] beetles , which lay eggs in the soil, can help predict wireworm infestations and is also a helpful protocol in which to determine the species of the pest. Digging [...] effective biocontrol combinations to target wireworms in irrigated potatoes. When applied to the soil, these nematodes seek out wireworm larvae and infect

• Flowering and Pollination in Blueberry

  April 2, 2019

  a strong combination, especially during the spring, when plants are flowering, and pollination is taking place: the right bio-stimulant at the right growth [...] blueberry growth-cycle. The first is bud initiation in the autumn. Before the plant goes into dormancy, the plant is ‘deciding’ which buds will be vegetative [...] Poor growth in the late summer/early autumn will limit the number of generative buds, and, consequently, the yield. Flowering is the second critical period

• Long-tailed mealybug

  l regions, but these days it is widespread throughout the world. The range of host plants of Pseudococcus longispinus is less extensive than that of the [...] defoliation. The overall effect is a reduction of photosynthesis and therefore the yield. Flowers and fruit often drop off. Plant sap is rich in sugars, but low [...] the body itself. The length of the other filaments is roughly half the width of the body. The female is 3 - 4 mm long. Reproduction in Pseudococcus longispinus

• Entonem

  Spray the solution as soon as it is prepared and within a short timeframe. Do not store mixed suspensions Dosage Entonem is typically applied at a rate of [...] days after application. When possible, irrigate the crop before and right after application For foliar application, spray Entonem when relative humidity will [...] the compatible product The product is safe for most beneficial insects and mites, but can have some effect on a few when in direct contact with foliar applied

• Koppert collaborates with Valto to control harmful tomato virus

  December 18, 2018

  discoloration, fruit size reduction and cracking. Transmission is often through plant sap when working with tomato plants and by using infected materials like [...] greenhouse. V10 covers both so mutation is less likely and plants are protected naturally. This twofold protection is what distinguishes us from our competitors’ [...] Kris De Smet. ‘Registration in several European countries is expected in a few weeks or months’ time. We expect that tomato growers all over Europe will

• Aphids

  of which is much larger than the other. For a large part of the season an aphid population consists of viviparous females. As reproduction is asexual, [...] the progeny of a single female is genetically identical to the mother. In other words, they are clones. Because there is no genetic recombination, different [...] their summer host plant, migrating to their winter host plant in autumn, where they reproduce sexually and lay eggs that overwinter. The summer host plants

• Casea

  Spray the solution as soon as it is prepared and within a short timeframe. Do not store mixed suspensions Dosage Casea is typically applied against foliar [...] the compatible product The product is safe for most beneficial insects and mites, but can have some effect on a few when in direct contact with foliar applied [...] and pour the contents of the bucket into the half-filled spray tank (except when tank mixing with a compatible product) Maintain agitation of mixture in the

• Cottony cushion scale

  subtropical countries of the world. It is also periodically discovered in greenhouses in temperate regions, but is not generally a pest in these situations [...] General The cottony cushion scale, Icerya purchasi , is considered to have originated in Australia. It was accidentally introduced to California in about [...] situations. Damage symptoms Cottony cushion scale is a particular pest of citrus, Acacia spp ., Casuarina spp . and Pittosporum spp ., but it can damage many

• Bedding plants

  in gardens and parks. There is a wide range of plants especially produced to demonstrate coloured flowers in spring and summer. They are easily divided in

• European biocontrol industry proposes new EU regulatory framework

  December 18, 2018

  legislators reacted to this paper? ‘It is still unclear at this stage, but we all hope they will support it. Pressure is being exerted from various quarters [...] s tools for the management of pests and diseases, and that is great! The current system is completely unreliable. This new proposal points towards precise [...] been successful due to the European Commission which is reluctant to move forward. An example of this is the repeal of the resolution for low risk PPP. Despite