Fusarium spp.

boat-shaped pink macroconidia are produced, which may be dispersed further. How to prevent Fusarium spp? Remove or destroy crop residues Select resistant cultivar [...] brown discolouration occurs. Infected glumes and kernels become white, due to dehydration, and later turn pinkish-red as spores are formed. Ear infection [...] of which DON (deoxynivalenol) is the best-known. The mycotoxins are toxic to mammals so maximum levels have been determined. Fusarium sambucinum (a.k.a

Vine mealybug

on grapevines, but also on figs and pomegranates. Control Vine Mealybug How to get rid of vine mealybug Life cycle and appearance of Vine mealybug The [...] Planococcus ficus Vine mealybug General The vine mealybug Planococcus ficus belongs to the family Pseudococcidae, and is also known by the names Mediterranean vine [...] egg sac (ovisac) containing from 300-500 eggs. The nymphs are very similar to the adult female, even if they are smaller. The prepupa and pupa stages are

Fit roots for plant health Technical bulletin 2020 EN

contribute to plant resilience. A balanced Ratio Temperature to Radiation will provide the best possible supply of assimilates to the root zone to feed the [...] problem/solution strategy to a more proactive, holistic approach. They apply new insights as from Growing by Plant Empowerment, aiming to grow crops with minimum [...] Whitepaper: Fit Roots for Plant Health How to facilitate root health and -condition to get the best possible Plant Health Preface This white paper is

Mycotal Brochure

. 3 How Mycotal works After applying Mycotal, the spores germinate and the germ tube invades the target insect. The fungus continues to grow inside [...] product, spores reach the insect and start to germinate External sporulation may spread to other pests Growing hyphal threads of the fungus Effective [...] the fungus grows from within through the insect cuticle and produces spores on the outside of the dead body, which may spread the infection to other vulnerable

Bacterial canker of tomato

strong efforts are used to prevent the bacterium from entering. When the occasional infection is found, strict measures are taken to eradicate the infection [...] Infected tubers can infect healthy tubers during post-harvest storage. How to prevent Bacterial canker of tomato Use clean propagation material: Use only [...] Replanting can only take place after thorough disinfection has been proven to the authorities. Potato growers lose their entire crop of the affected field

Damping-off

with flagellae, which enable the spores to move through water. The zoospores are chemically drawn to the growing roots of young plants and move towards [...] plant, new sporangia with zoospores are formed, that allow the disease to spread to neighbouring plants. The zoospores disperse via water. Therefore, this [...] plants. Many species are entirely saprophytic, so these do not harm plants. How to prevent Damping-off Use resistant cultivars or graft on tolerant cultivars

Nematodes significantly reduce Tuta larvae

wanted to offer safe and sustainable products to our customers,’ Zoboli continues. ‘It is better to use them when the larvae are small in order to maximize [...] first greenhouses in the ‘90s for growing tomatoes using innovative production techniques. ‘Today, this allows us to offer a consistent quality that is [...] per hectare. We prefer to apply them in the evening so that the leaves stay wet for longer and the nematodes have more time to reach their targets. We

Aphidius matricariae

as Aphipar-M . Aphidius matricariae products Aphipar-M Expand all items How to use Aphidius matricariae The parasitic wasp Aphidius matricariae is available [...] eggs inside an aphid, the larvae hatch and begin to feed internally. They use their specialized mouthparts to penetrate the aphid’s body and siphon off its [...] within. This feeding strategy is highly efficient, allowing the larvae to develop and grow while depleting the aphid population. The larvae are adept at adjusting

How to Use Beneficial Nematodes in Outdoor Crops: A Step-by-Step Guide

Ulti-Mite: Revolutionising biocontrol with innovative predatory mite sachets

mites , designed to enhance biological pest control across a wide range of crops. In 2016, we introduced this groundbreaking product variant to our product [...] designed to withstand both low and high levels of humidity, making them ideal for use in environments where traditional paper sachets are prone to dry out [...] reproductive process would halt. How do predatory mite sachets work? The Ulti-Mite predatory mite sachet is specifically designed to support continuous reproduction