Botrytis problems often have company

Crazy roots, hairy roots, crown gall

root nodules of legumes. Additionally, pathogenic Agrobacterium s pecies have recently been assigned to the genus Rhizobium . These pathogenic bacteria [...] dispersed by rain and wind and by humans and tools. Until now, no bacteria have been isolated from crazy roots. This disease seems to be caused by a change

Pepino mosaic virus

the crop cycle when the infection takes place is another factor that might have an important impact on the damage that is caused. For instance, an infection [...] Nettle-like heads and/or bubbling of the leaves Stunted leaf growth Leaves have a pale or grey colour Necrotic and dying leaves Yellow (chlorotic) and brown [...] diseased. This can also occur when objects such as clothing or telephones have been in contact with infected crops. If one plant in a greenhouse contracts

Municipality Venray: biological control of oak processionary caterpillars

difference According to Bergeijk, the results have been generally positive. ‘The trees that we have treated have been 90% cleared. What is interesting is that [...] of oak processionary caterpillar, while those running north to south still have some nests. It is possible that there has been more drift during spraying [...] which means that the nematodes are more easily blown away. In some cases, we have to take curative action and extract the nests. But, on balance, Entonem makes

Two-spotted spider mite

length. They have an oval-shaped body with eight legs, which distinguishes them from insects that have six legs. Color: Spider mites can have a variety of [...] mite Two-spotted spider mites are small and have eight legs. Adult females are about 0.5 mm long. They have an oval body that is rounded at the rear end [...] , on tomatoes they are mainly red-brown). Both males and females usually have two large black spots, giving rise to the common name, “two-spotted spider

La Hacienda Fresh increases crop profitability thanks to biological control

us to have a better yield by lengthening the harvest weeks. We have managed to reach 42 weeks thanks to the fact that agrochemical applications have decreased [...] Hacienda Fresh and Koppert have been implementing a successful biological pest control program for the past four years. Together they have managed to control pests [...] natural enemies of these pests and the reduction of agrochemical applications have had a positive impact on their crops. "Koppert products are easy to implement

Hop

Although these plants have a very long life cycle, with the continued popularity of microbrews across the globe, genetics for flavoring have dictated how long [...] frequently referred to as hops “vine”, this plant is technically a bine. Bines have stout stems with stiff hairs to aid them in climbing. They are a vigorous

Corn earworm

cold winters. The pupae measure around 18 mm and have a slightly shiny brown colour. The adults have a brown-coloured body, with a wingspan of 35 to 40 [...] aggregation sex pheromone traps, are population monitoring tools for moths. They have regular migratory habits, seeking warm or mild climates, since the cold reduces [...] earworm are a milky-white colour, which turn dark grey before hatching, and have a ribbed spherical shape. The larvae hatch after around four days. The corn

Nematodes significantly reduce Tuta larvae

reduced these destructive larvae in his crop. ‘This is the first year we have applied Steinernema feltiae and after the first cycle of three nematode [...] parasitic nematodes moving inside them,’ Zoboli continues. ‘After this result, we have kept spraying with nematodes every time there was a new wave of small larvae [...] after that.’ Reduction of chemicals ‘Using biological control methods, we have been able to significantly reduce the amount of chemicals used in our greenhouses

Rancho Los Pinos is nature's ally

pesticides. In addition, together with them, cutting-edge solutions have been developed that have enabled them to increase the productivity and profitability of [...] seek innovative solutions for sustainability. Over the past 20 years, they have reduced water consumption by 65% and minimized pesticide use by implementing [...] production. We are very proud of this achievement." At Rancho Los Pinos, they have set out to continue implementing policies and technology to minimise env