• Nematodes significantly reduce Tuta larvae

  applied Steinernema feltiae and after the first cycle of three nematode treatments, we saw a reduction of Tuta in the crop of more than 80%. The large i [...] a constant, safe and sustainable product. As the use of chemicals is under pressure and biological protection methods are positively perceived, vegetables [...] vegetables protected with IPM solutions are welcomed by customers,’ Zoboli explains. Growing with respect for nature Since the establishment of Società Agricola

• Verticillium wilt

  Verticillium species are non-specific plant pathogens. Many species are saprophytes, V erticillium albo-atrum and Verticillium dahlia e are the most important [...] nematodes. The fungus then grows into the vessels of the plant and produces spores that are transported upwards with the transpiration stream. As a defence mechanism [...] dahlia causes verticillium wilt and early dying of potato. Damage symptoms Verticillium species mostly cause wilting of plants. The wilting starts at the

• Beneficial nematodes for bean seed fly control

  owner of a 57-hectare organic arable farm and is growing a wide variety of crops, including onions, carrots, sweetcorn, pumpkins, beans, soybeans, and spinach [...] need for costly reseeding and saves growers from the frustration of replanting. He also stresses the importance of proper mixing and application, as Capirel [...] parasitic nematodes are a common soil pest that affect plants, entomopathogenic nematodes play an important role in the biological control of many pests. Meet

• Limonica Ulti-Mite

  Larvae of various species of thrips (first and second larval stages); Eggs and larvae of greenhouse whitefly ( Trialeurodes vaporariorum ) and cotton whitefly [...] please contact with your Koppert advisor. Combined use Can be combined with Orius spp. and whitefly parasitoids. Do not combine with other generalist predatory [...] effectively across a wide range of temperatures. It remains active and able to predate and reproduce in both cooler and warmer conditions. For further

• Early blight

  three days later and sporulation within five days. Infection is both direct and through wounds and stomata. Spores are dispersed by wind and in some species [...] species is the asexual stage. Conidia and mycelium overwinter in the soil and on crop residues and cause primary infection of the leaves. Survival can be several [...] Alternaria causes early blight of potato and early blight of tomato, which presents itself as spots on leaves, petals and stems. These spots can be dis

• Cotton aphid

  production. Life cycle and appearance of Cotton aphid Aphids have a complex life cycle, with both winged and wingless forms of adults and a great variety in [...] including the cucumber mosaic virus. Nymphs and adults extract nutrients from the plant and disturb the balance of growth hormones. As a result, the plant’s [...] extract large quantities of sap to get sufficient protein. The excess sugar is secreted in the form of honeydew, making the crop and its fruit sticky. Black

• Spidex Vital lives up to its promises

  in spider mite control. It changes the rules of the game and is even more in control of spider mites . And the grower reaps the benefits.’ [...] combination with Cucumeris, Feltiella, and Swirskii. Together, they create an effective mix. You can see them soon after they have been released and they get [...] and have to build up the necessary populations three times. This is always a critical and tense moment on cucumber farms like mine. And as spider mites

• Southern blight

  present girdling of the stem, which causes wilting of the upper part, necrosis, loss of leaves, and death of the plant. Symptoms begin with brown, aqueous [...] conditions for the development of the pathogen are temperatures between 25 and 30 ºC, relative humidity of over 90%, and a soil pH of under 7. The ideal pH range [...] that inhabits the soil, and is responsible for root and stem rot, wilting and damping-off of seedlings. It has a wide range of hosts, around 500 botanical

• Montdo-Mite Plus

  Pests Young larvae of various thrips species, eggs and larvae of whitefly . Also has an effect on all stages of non-webbing spider mites (e.g. European [...] ulmi ) and rust mites. Crops Do not use in tomato. Mode of action Predatory mites multiply in the sachet and disperse into the crop over a period of several [...] humidity below 70%. Combined use Can be combined with Orius spp. and whitefly parasitoids. Do not mix with other generalist predatory mites ( Amblyseius swirskii

• Leopard moth

  presence of the caterpillars is indicated by the accumulation of frass and wood particles that comes out of the entry holes. And later by withering of leaves [...] leaves and die-back of shoots. Infested branches may die and young trees can be killed completely. Trees up to 15 year of age are preferably attacked and the [...] stems of less than 10 cm diameter. Life cycle and appearance of Leopard moth The adults have a wingspan of 45-65 mm and white translucent wings with black