• Peach twig borer

  General The peach twig borer, Anarsia lineatella, is a pest of peach and also attacks apricots and almonds. It occurs in Europe, North Africa, North America [...] Damage symptoms The tips of attacked shoots wither and die but this is generally only a problem in nurseries and young orchards. Infested fruits develop large [...] The larvae are up to 16 mm long with a dark brown to reddish brown body, paler between the segments. The head is black. The pupae are 6-8 mm long and dark

• Barley

  vulgare) is a member of the grass family and a self pollinating crop. Barley is used in brewing beer, a popular source of animal fodder and a component [...] About This cereal grain is grown in temperate regions worldwide. It is one of the four most important cereal corps grown in the world, next to wheat, rice

• Leaf miners

  fruiting vegetable crops, however, a considerable quantity of foliage can be lost before the harvest is affected. The size of a leaf tunnel depends on the stage [...] the order Diptera (the true flies ) and form the family Agromyzidae. This is a family of small flies whose larvae tunnel into the leaves of plants, creating [...] in horticultural crops are mostly polyphagous; that is, they feed on many crops. However, this is not universal among the Agromyzidae. Of the approximately

• In control with Koppert

  crops. As a result, growers are increasingly searching for alternative methods. The Orius predatory bug is a natural predator of thrips and is used in [...] natural enemies, a preventive approach is crucial to stay ahead of pest insects. Boost zucchini yields with bumblebee pollination Pollination is an annual challenge [...] carnea feeds on all types of aphids, making it a highly versatile natural enemy. It is suitable for a wide range of crops, with Koppert trials showing

• Buckthorn-potato aphid

  nasturtii , has a nearly cosmopolitan distribution and is a major pest of potatoes, where it also transmits viruses. It also attacks a large number of [...] major problem in potatoes is the transmission of viruses. Life cycle and appearance of Buckthorn-potato aphid Aphids have a complex life cycle, with both [...] worldwide distribution. Damage symptoms Direct damage, caused by sucking of sap is rarely seen. Sometimes, large populations build up on potatoes or other hosts

• Tree specialist Wolterinck: Control of oak processionary caterpillar with Entonem

  cover, Bacillus thuringiensis can also have a good combatting effect.’ Staunch advocate Wolterinck BV is a staunch advocate of Entonem against the oak [...] Wolterinck BV in Beltrum, the Netherlands, is a specialist in tree care and weed control and works on behalf of local authorities and governmental bodies [...] The product is our preferred method over products based on Bacillus thuringiensis , which can only be used on trees with leaves. Nematodes are a better solution

• Lumiere

  action Lumiere is a biofungicide working by physical action in a preventative and curative manner against powdery mildew . Lumiere is also a bioinsecticide [...] ns. In case of any doubt regarding selectivity, always conduct a small-scale test on a limited number of plants before applying the product across the [...] controlling overwintering insects and leafhoppers curatively, by creating a film on the cuticle that causes suffocation of eggs, larvae/nymphs. Pack size

• Trichoderma harzianum

  If the crop cycle is long it is advised to perform regular applications with Trianum-P to keep a high number of change to maintain a solid barrier around [...] harzianum T-22 is a species of beneficial fungus commonly used in agriculture and horticulture for its various beneficial properties. This fungus is known for [...] substrate or applied in furrow at sowing using a granulator Trianum is most effective when used preventive: a good and early colonization of the root system

• Broccoli

  Broccoli looks a lot like cauliflower, which belongs to a different cultivar group of the same species. The plant has a large, flowering head that is usually [...] looks a bit like a tree and branches out from a single thick, edible stalk. Broccoli (both the head and the stalk) can be cooked and eaten as a vegetable [...] About Broccoli is a tasty, green plant. When it comes to botanical classification, the broccoli plant is categorized as part of the Italica cultivar group

• Sugar beet

  sucrose. It has a conical, white, fleshy root (a taproot) with a flat crown. The plant consists of the root and a rosette of leaves. Sugar is formed by ph [...] Altissima cultivar group of the common beet. Beta vulgaris (beet) is a plant which is included in Betoideae subfamily in the Amaranthaceae family. The root [...] and subtropical zones. The soil must contain a large supply of plant food, be rich in humus and must retain a great deal of moisture.