Powdery mildew

apple, pear, outdoor grown rose and other Rosaceae , the fungus causing powdery mildew is extremely sensitive to water and ‘hides’ on the underside of the [...] mildew fungi and especially in greenhouse crops they don’t play a role in the epidemics. Fungal spores germinate on the leaf surface and the germ tubes [...] tubes grow and branch out on the leaf surface. Small structures are produced, the haustoria, from which the fungus penetrates the plant cell and takes up nutrients

Phytophthora blight

es between 15 and 23 °C and higher water content than is optimal for crop growth. Phytophthora overwinters in roots, infected tubers and bulbs or in the [...] growing root tips promote germination and attract the zoospores. The pathogen grows into the stem and on the plant surface and new sporangiophores (structures [...] ting and be careful with overhead irrigation since both a high water content of the soil and water splash promote disease. Ensure fast drying and wound

Verticillium wilt

erticillium albo-atrum and Verticillium dahlia e are the most important plant pathogens. Verticillium dahlia causes verticillium wilt and early dying of potato [...] microsclerotia, small hard survival structures that can withstand high and low temperatures and dehydration. Verticillium dahliae also survives as hyphae (mycelium) [...] Verticillium can also be seed-borne and tuber-borne. The optimum temperature for Verticillium albo-atrum is 21 °C and growth stops above 30 °C, whereas

Horiver Disc

root aphids and fungus gnats. Pests Root aphids , fungus gnats . Mode of action Insect pests are attracted to the colour of the sticky trap and get caught [...] Presentation Polysterene disc coated with dry sticky glue. Available colours and sizes Yellow: 18 cm diameter Numbers per package 50 pieces Application Remove [...] the top side of the trap Replace the traps when largely covered by insects and/or debris Dosage One Horiver Disc per plant. Storage temperature 0-32°C/32-104°F

Pollination

production of vegetables, fruit and seed. Well pollinated crops result in considerably higher yields and improve the quality and shelf-life of these products [...] ally for growers worldwide, offering reliable and efficient pollination solution that elevates crop yields and overall quality. Their carefully managed deployment [...] even in unfavorable weather conditions and protected environments. The Koppert hives are user-friendly, safe and necessitating minimal maintenance. By

Pollination

Deltatrap

monitoring and trapping male moths and mealybugs in protected and outdoor crops in combination with a species-specific pheromone. Pests Moths and mealybugs [...] into the trap. Once in the trap they get stuck in the glue and are easy to detect, count and identify. Trapping males also aids in reducing the number of [...] mealybugs . Crops Protected and outdoor crops. Mode of action The Deltatrap needs to be used in combination with Pherodis pheromone dispensers. The dispensers

Limonica Ulti-Mite

species of thrips (first and second larval stages); Eggs and larvae of greenhouse whitefly ( Trialeurodes vaporariorum ) and cotton whitefly ( Bemisia [...] sachet contains 125 predatory mites and prey mites. Presentation Sachets in cardboard box. Carrier Millet husks, bran and sawdust. Application Hang sachets [...] Dosage The dosage of Limonica Ulti-Mite depends on climate, crop and pest density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction

Bean seed fly

crucifers, cereals and tubers worldwide. Adult flies lay eggs near the base of bean plants, and upon hatching, the larvae burrow into the soil and feed on the [...] the seeds and roots of young plants. Larvae mainly attack seedlings by feeding on emerged roots and cotyledons. Plants that survive are weak and less tolerant [...] seek out and penetrate the larvae, releasing bacteria that quickly kill them. This biological control approach is environmentally friendly and poses no

Bugs

puncturing leaves and growing points with their piercing-sucking mouthparts and extracting nutrients from them, resulting in deformations and puncture holes [...] insects, containing both harmful and beneficial species. Heteropteran bugs are insects which have flattened bodies and fold their wings flat over their [...] an egg, usually five nymphal instars and the adult insect. Several species of especially the families Miridae and Pentatomidae are found as pests in a