• A Future Vision of IPM in Agriculture

  July 22, 2022

  pests in open field cropping systems. One of the main drivers has been the continued demise of approved agrochemicals, in particular insecticides in Europe [...] Diversification of IPM In the future there will be a proliferation of smaller agribusiness companies as the multinationals reduce product ranges of chemical [...] Europe. In addition, the development of insect resistance has also become a serious issue in pests such as aphids , thrips and Lepidoptera species. Further

• Licence permits release of Koppert Swirski Mite® in polytunnels in England

  January 6, 2021

  licence permits the release of Koppert Swirski Mite® in polythene tunnels in England Koppert can announce the launch of a suite of products aimed at improving [...] robustness of IPM programmes in strawberry crops grown under polythene tunnels. The new developments have centred around the control of various species of thrips [...] has been increasing in tunnel strawberry crops in recent years.” Koppert has gained many years of experience with Swirski Mite® in various glasshouse crops

• Bacterial canker of tomato

  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, spraying [...] with a brown centre. In potato, the disease usually only occurs in the second half of the season. The first symptoms are wilting of the lower leaves and [...] and subsequent expansion of the wilt upwards. Cutting the stem at the foot shows whitish ooze with bacteria in the case of C lavibacter infection, but other

• Pierce's disease of grapevine

  depends on the plant species: in peach, bacteria are found in high numbers in the roots, whereas in plum, high numbers are found in leaves and fruits. The bacteria [...] becoming more problematic in olive. Damage symptoms Grapevines: Primary infection of leaves results in leaf scorch. Part of a green leaf suddenly dies [...] die. This happens faster in younger vines than in older ones and faster in susceptible cultivars (within 2-3 years) than in more tolerant cultivars, which

• Vidi Fol (Fortafol)

  All crops. Mode of action Fulvic acids improve permeability the of cell membranes, leading to better transport of nutrients. This results in higher photosynthesis [...] systems: Dissolve the required amount of Vidi Fol in the appropriate amount of water for the device that is used The pH of the solution should be between 5 [...] water Add the correct amount of Vidi Fol to the water Mix thoroughly Fill the tank with the remaining amount of water The pH of the solution should be between

• Black root rot of cucurbits

  away. Infection in the early stages of the crop results in stunted growth and smaller leaves with an intense green colour. Severe infection in this stage may [...] may kill the plants. In case of a less severe infection, the vines may wilt at a late stage of the crop, but when water supply is in any way limited during [...] appearance of Black root rot of cucurbits Phomopsis sclerotioides survives in the soil and is a strong saprophytic competitor, which means it can rapidly

• Fortafol ‘in-favour’ for growing strawberries in re-used coir bags

  January 6, 2021

  Fortafol ‘in-favour’ for growing strawberries in re-used coir bags There is a much wider and growing appreciation for the role that biostimulants play in integrated [...] when the treatment is applied within 4-7 days of planting in a re-used coir bag, it helps to re-instate some of the conditions and advantages associated with [...] “Although the effect of a single treatment is short-lived, it can be extended by applying a second treatment three weeks later.” The total cost of both treatments

• Chula Brand is a pioneer in biological pest control in papaya

  leading company in the production and export of papayas, which has managed to control the pests responsible for losses in its production in a safe and effective [...] 20 years of experience in the production and distribution of papaya and other tropical fruits such as pineapple and lime. An important part of their mission [...] part of an integrated pest management strategy (IPM). Although understanding the adaptability of insects in open field and the preventive approach of natural

• Vidi Terrum

  half the required amount of water Add the required amount of Vidi Terrum to the water Mix thoroughly Add the remaining amount of water Apply immediately [...] better bulb size. Crops All crops. Mode of action Vidi Terrum provides the plant with extra energy for the formation of fruit, tubers or bulbs. Energy is provided [...] herbal scent. Content 10% amino acids in herbal extract. Preparation Shake the container (or stir the content of the IBC) well before use Fill the application

• Optimising disease biocontrol in propagation

  April 26, 2021

  lesion that extends upwards from the basal end. Infected cuttings generally lead to poor root development, or in severe cases, to a complete loss of rooting [...] avoided. A hygiene programme is a significant part of the disease control strategy. The use of peroxyacetic acid, e.g. Jet 5, at a 1% v/v dilution, is the [...] harzianum (strain T22). A second application of Vidi Parva and Trianum-P should be applied 10-14 days later. In 2020, a development study demonstrated that