Capsanem

Application Nematodes can be applied using a watering can, an airblast sprayer, through a sprinkler system, with a backpack sprayer, or a vehicle-mounted spray [...] range of temperature and humidity, as described above Side Effects & Compatibility Pesticides can have (in)direct effects on biological solutions As a general [...] Order Capsanem Capsanem can be used for biological control of various insect pests in protected and outdoor crops. It is effective in a wide temperature range

Caterpillars

damage crops. Most of them feed on nectar. In contrast, the caterpillars have biting and chewing mouthparts and can devour large amounts of plant tissue. Many [...] on leaves and young shoots, and their enormous feeding capacity can rapidly decimate a plant. Very small caterpillars are not able to chew and therefore [...] therefore graze the underside of leaves. This causes a window effect where the epidermis of the upper leaf surface remains undamaged. Young caterpillars are often

Leaf miners

full-grown plants of fruiting vegetable crops, however, a considerable quantity of foliage can be lost before the harvest is affected. The size of a leaf tunnel [...] tunnel depends on the stage of development of the leaf, the species of host plant and the species of leaf miner. The older larvae make wider tunnels. Feeding [...] females can also reduce yield, although with the exception of ornamental crops, this is usually of less significance. Seedlings and young plants can be totally

Rhizoctonia solani

infection of the growing tips of the roots shortly after germination causes death of seedlings (‘damping-off’), both before and after emergence. A typical [...] and are therefore not a good feature to determine the cause of the disease. Life cycle and appearance of Thanatephorus cucumeris The mycelium infects the [...] with the soil and from there can grow upward. Lesions are brown and rot on fruits is brown, water-soaked and sunken. Late infection causes top leaves to

Aphids

Aphids damage Aphids can cause damage to plants in several ways, and the damage can vary depending on the species of aphid and the type of plant being attacked [...] over 4,000 species of aphids that have been described, and they can be found in a variety of habitats throughout the world. Aphids form a single, very large [...] excrete a sugary substance called honeydew, which can coat the leaves and stems of infested plants. Sooty mold: Honeydew can also promote the growth of a black

Whitefly

settings and in agricultural fields. They feed on the sap of plants, which can cause damage to the leaves and stunting of growth. They can also transmit [...] Here are some of the common signs of whitefly damage: Yellowing of leaves: Whiteflies feed on plant sap, which can cause the leaves of infested plants [...] excrete a sugary substance called honeydew, which can coat the leaves and stems of infested plants. Sooty mold: Honeydew can also promote the growth of a black

How beneficial nematodes control onion fly

growers can achieve a good harvest yield. Effective control of the onion fly ensures that the harvested onion bulbs are free from damage and of high quality [...] must be proactive and effective due to the rapid onset of damage. Effective control with Capirel After Michiel witnessed the success of biological control [...] Onions are a common crop worldwide, but their cultivation is often challenged by onion fly ( Delia antiqua ). The larvae of the onion fly can cause significant

Cyclamen mite

flowers are damaged and leaf growth is inhibited. In hedera, a mite attack can cause baldness in parts of the stem. Gerbera flowers deform and discolour with [...] pallidus ) can occur both on vegetable and ornamental crops. Life cycle and appearance of Cyclamen mite The life cycle of the cyclamen mite ( Phytonemus pallidus [...] along the midrib. Even a mild infestation can cause enormous damage, and with heavier infestations plant growth is arrested and the flower buds are so

Vine mealybug

growth and causing deformation and / or yellowing of leaves, sometimes followed by defoliation. The overall effect is a reduction of photosynthesis and therefore [...] The body is covered with a fine waxy material and have 18 pairs of wax rods round the edge of the body, and two slightly longer 'tail filaments' that project [...] grapevines, but also on figs and pomegranates. Control Vine Mealybug How to get rid of vine mealybug Life cycle and appearance of Vine mealybug The Mediterranean

Tomato leaf miner

tomato and melon. Loss of leaves also reduces yield. In full-grown plants of fruiting vegetable crops, however, a considerable quantity of foliage can get [...] appearance of Tomato leaf miner The life cycle of a leaf miner has the following stages: egg, three larval instars, a pupal instar and the adult fly. Adult [...] bryoniae) has many host plants and has caused crop damage in many parts of the world, including North Africa, Europe and northern Asia. In warmer regions