Sweet pepper

different colours ranging from vanilla/white and yellow to orange, green and red and even dark purple and brown. The sweet pepper is a very rich source of [...] About The sweet pepper, also referred to as bell pepper or just pepper, is part of a specific group of cultivars that belongs to the species Capsicum annuum [...] of vitamin C and antioxidants. The level of carotene is even nine times higher in red peppers. Red coloured peppers also contain twice as much vitamin C

Tomato pinworm

fruits of tomato. Mining by larvae in the leaves is the most common type of injury. Initially, the mine is long and narrow, but it later widens to become [...] damage is caused to the crop when older larvae penetrate fruits by burrowing under the calyx into the fruit. The name tomato pinworm in derived from the very [...] also survive in other Solanaceae species, especially eggplant and potato. It is frequently confused with similar species that might be present, with which

Mealybugs and scales

fruit quality and overall yield. Effective control of mealybugs and scales is essential to maintain healthy and marketable crops. Biological control of [...] ). They suck the sap of plants and are mostly host plant specific. Apart from the damage they cause by sucking plant sap, mealybugs and soft scales also [...] on the aerial parts of the plant, some species extract their nourishment from roots, whilst others are gall-formers. A few species can also transmit harmful

Acadian

interaction of chemicals is unknown, a "jar" compatibility test is recommended. Notes The product may not be applied if heavy rain is expected. Storage time [...] in water and is suitable for use in liquid foliar, soil applied, and irrigation water applications. ACADIAN® Liquid Seaweed Concentrate is compatible with [...] adding the calcium product. If interaction of chemicals is unknown, a "jar" compatibility test is recommended.Regular applications are important for maximizing

Aphidoletes aphidimyza

predatory gall midge Aphidoletes aphidimyza is used for the control of the following pests: Aphids Aphidoletes aphidimyza is available at Koppert as Aphidend . [...] Introduction rates typically range from 1-10 per m 2 /release. Releases should be repeated at weekly intervals until control is achieved. Consult a Koppert advisor [...] they jump from the leaves and Aphidoletes aphidimyza pupate in the top layer of moist soil, where they form an oval silk cocoon constructed from long sticky

Air Blowers to distribute and apply beneficials

airflow from the fan guarantees the even distribution of this material up to a distance of 10-12 metres from the Airobug. Airbug The Airbug is a hand-held [...] airflow from the fan guarantees the even distribution of this material up to a distance of 3-5 metres from the Airbug. Mini-Airbug The Mini-Airbug is a hand-held [...] cultivations. The air flow from the fan guarantees the even distribution of this material up to a distance of 2-3 metres from the Mini-Airbug. More information

Black vine weevil

approximately 12 mm. A larva is often curled into the typical C-shape which it assumes whenever it is disturbed. The body is covered with stiff white to [...] active at night, taking round bites out of the leaves, starting from the edge. This damage is usually not a problem in vegetables and fruit crops but reduces [...] Outdoors there is a single generation each year. A population of black vine weevils consists entirely of females and reproduction is by parthenogenesis

Natutec Scout

precision pest monitoring and real-time pest detection alerts. Natutec Scout is a crop scouting tool for effective and efficient pest monitoring. With Natutec [...] let you stay ahead of potential crop damage. Together with remote support from technical advisors you'll be on top of your Integrated Pest Management strategy [...] disease populations by using technologies to collect, process, and analyze data from crops in real-time, enabling more informed and effective decision-making

Fall Armyworm

General The fall armyworm is a polyphagous pest that is indigenous throughout the Americas. Recently, it has been found in Africa too. The caterpillars [...] radius of about 500 km (300 miles) before oviposition, which is sufficient for them to move from seasonally dry habitats to wet habitats in Central America [...] caterpillars ) are 30-40 mm long. They have six instars that vary in colour from light tan to green to black. They have a distinct white inverted Y-shaped

Aphilin

persicae ) and other aphid species. Mode of action Adult parasitic wasps emerge from the mummies and females lay their eggs in aphids . The next generation of [...] Application Release mummies near infested plants, because Aphelinus abdominalis is not very mobile Spread material on rock wool slabs or in application boxes [...] preventively soon after planting of the crop. Introduction rates typically range from 0.25-4 per m 2 /release. Releases should be repeated a number of times. Consult