• Bacterial canker of tomato

  touching the plants in greenhouse crops and by water in field crops, for example through splashes of rain or irrigation. Both in greenhouses and in the field [...] infection. In tomato, growers must either destroy the infected crop entirely or, if the crop is old, only the plants in the infected area, with a substantial [...] farm, are labelled as ‘suspect’ that year. On the infected field no potatoes or other Solaneceaous crops can be planted for five years. On other fields on

• Entonem keeps young orchids free from fungus gnats

  .’ A high standard To prevent damage to the young plants, the company has decided to pursue a strict preventive policy. ‘We have set a very high standard [...] that are on the leaves. A while later, I collect a few drops of drainage water from underneath the treated crop. I examine this under a microscope to check [...] Mulder. ‘Our dosages and introductions have therefore always been on the high side. It is better to use a little too much than not enough; infestations

• Fusarium spp.

  foot and/or root rot of the infected host plant, and the disease may manifest as wilting, stunting and chlorosis or lesions on the stem and/or leaves. Life [...] mycelium cells) or mycelium. Survival is also possible on seed, greenhouse structures, tools and machinery. Primary infection is either seed-borne or takes place [...] treated effectively with hot water) Use clean substrate in greenhouse crops Disinfect tools, machinery and irrigation water in greenhouses Prevent plant

• Natupol Trio

  large colonies of bumblebees including a queen, workers, brood and sugar water. Application Natupol Trio hives can be placed 4-7 days before the crop flowers [...] and depends on environmental conditions. Always consult a Koppert advisor or a recognised distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy [...] ‘Beehome’ system should be closed. Remove the plastic liner and the sugar water tank from the hive, then place the liner back inside. Seal the entire hive

• Outdoor crops pollination advice

  against strong winds by placing it in a sheltered spot or securing it in place with weights or other stabilizing measures. Chemical compatibility Exercise [...] Ensure that the hive is positioned in the crop immediately after delivery or within one day to allow the bumblebees to find food sources. Placement To [...] hive horizontally, so that the bumblebees always have access to the sugar water supplied with the hive. Read more about optimal placement of bumblebees hives

• Pea blight, leaf and pod spot

  a fungal plant pathogen that causes A scochyta blight on pea (leaf blight or pea blight) and lesions of stems, leaves, and pods (pea leaf spot and pea [...] of Pea blight, leaf and pod spot Ascochyta pisi hardly survives in the soil or on crop residues because of its poor saprophytic competitiveness and because [...] cause primary infection. The conidia germinate and infect through the stomata or directly through the cuticle. On the lesions, pycnidia are formed from which

• Combating Strawberry Aphids with Aphiscout

  March 15, 2019

  Aphiscout can be introduced as a solo treatment, or integrated with other aphid control measures, either biological or selective aphicide sprays. If required, a [...] pests are a major threat to protected strawberry production because of their high reproductive potential and their ability to transmit plant virus diseases [...] pad provides the newly-emerged parasitic wasps with energy-providing sugar water for the task ahead. In addition to the nectar pad, the cylindrical packaging

• Ervibank

  dripper to the tussock for continuous supply of water and nutrients, arrange proper drainage for any excess water Move the dripper from tussock to rock wool [...] hyperparasitoids occur in banker plants or crop Dosage Use 5-15 Ervibank per hectare. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognised distributor of Koppert products

• Common cockchafer

  General The cockchafer ( Melolontha melolontha) , also known as the doodlebug or May bug is a European beetle of the genus Melolontha, in the family Scarabaeidae [...] Melolontha melolontha ) are 2 x 3 mm, but they increase in size by absorbing water. The larvae (grubs) have a whitish curved body, large head, with strong mandibles [...] mandibles and long, hairy, well developed yellow legs. It takes three or four years for the larvae to fully develop. The grubs are 10 to 20 mm in the first

• Protected vegetables

  reducing the reliance on chemical pesticides, IPM helps preserve soil health, water quality, and biodiversity. This sustainable approach safeguards the long-term [...] contributes to a healthier environment. Reduced chemical runoff protects water quality and supports biodiversity and overall ecosystem balance. Compliance [...] mitigate pest populations. These organisms can be predators, parasitic wasps, or beneficial fungi that specifically target the pests causing harm to crops