• Celebrating real food heroes

  October 14, 2022

  a climate change, biodiversity and job opportunities for the socially disadvantaged. ‘Once we change the means of production, we can change the means of [...] accelerated climate change, and a rising cost of living. World Food Day is a day on which to think about ways to achieve food security for everyone. ‘Now that [...] promote global awareness and action for those who suffer from hunger and to highlight the need to ensure healthy diets for all. Food production awareness is

• Leaf spot of strawberry

  seems also able to cause fruit rot. Life cycle and appearance of Leaf spot of strawberry Not much is known about the life cycle. The fungus produces ascospores [...] reported mainly from Brazil. The genus is quite complex, so the taxonomy may change. Pestalotiopsis clavispora is also called Neopestalotiopsis clavispora [...] trays, tools, gutters etc. between subsequent crops Disinfect water used for irrigation Prevent plant diseases by optimizing plant potential and crop

• Tomato moth

  second generation of larvae often causes greater loss of fruit than the first. Life cycle and appearance of Tomato moth The forewings of adult tomato moths [...] thin, toothed white line along the posterior edge of the forewing. As in most noctuid moths, the hindwing is greyish and lighter than the forewing, with [...] often arranged in layers. The eggs are greenish at first, but gradually change to a light yellow or almost white. There are six larval stages. The head

• Citrus mealybug

  sufficient to render the product unfit for sale. A very small population can thus cause considerable economic damage. Life cycle and appearance of Citrus mealybug [...] can also appear in cucumber, melon and aubergine. Damage symptoms Although most species of mealybug feed on the aerial parts of the plant, some species extract [...] affected plants. Fruit and flowers are also fouled, rendering them unfit for sale, and the reduced level of photosynthesis in the leaves also reduces flower

• Tobacco thrips

  these scars can serve as entry points for pathogens, further threatening the health and value of the produce. Life cycle of Thrips parvispinus The tobacco [...] To detect Thrips parvispinus , look for signs on the undersides of leaves and within flowers, where they are most commonly found. In cases of severe i [...] points for thrips. Remove weeds and crop residues : Eliminate weeds and crop residues in and around greenhouses, as they can serve as reservoirs for Thrips

• Great results in combatting grubs in blueberries

  March 7, 2019

  blueberry crop. Owner and General Manager Jerzy Wilczewski: ‘For this reason we started searching for biological methods to combat these pests in 2016. We conducted [...] The Wilczewscy Garden Farm has worked with Koppert for many years when it comes to using bumblebees for pollination . ‘We already knew that biological protection [...] every step in the production process that the quality of our fruit is most important for us. And the natural environment of our farms helps us to avoid using

• Small bramble aphid

  appearing is early summer cause leaf curl. Life cycle and appearance of Small bramble aphid Aphids have a complex life cycle, with both winged and wingless forms [...] host alternate to another host for overwintering. Sexual forms appear in autumn and eggs are laid on blackberry bushes for overwintering. Wingless females [...] leaves. These winged forms disperse to other blackberry bushes. The colour change from spring to summer seems to be related to the colour of leaves and stems

• Spidex Vital Plus – Effective spider mite control in a sachet

  time making it difficult for spider mites to escape the predatory mites easily. This strategy can be applied where it is needed most. The increased efficacy [...] are eventually completely eradicated. Spidex Vital Plus works well on all life stages of the two-spotted spider mite but prefers to feed on younger stages [...] predatory mite has consumed several spider mites, the colour will gradually change to the characteristic red-orange colour. Get in contact

• Neoseiulus cucumeris

  Amblyseius cucumeris ) is widely used for the biological control of thrips in greenhouse crops. These predatory mites feed mostly on first instar thrips larvae [...] help control thrips populations. Neoseiulus cucumeris for pest control Neoseiulus cucumeris is used for the control of the following pests: Thrips Neoseiulus [...] occidentalis) larvae per day and lays about two eggs per day. Life cycle of Neoseiulus cucumeris The life cycle of Neoseiulus cucumeris consists of the following

• Brown soft scale

  pink crawlers are active for two or three days and disperse locally before settling. Once fixed in position, their colour changes to a transparent, light [...] flowers and fruit of the host and reduce photosynthesis and respiration. Life cycle and appearance of Brown soft scale The scale of the female is flat