• Beetles

  greenhouse and field crops by feeding on leaves, roots, or fruits, leading to reduced growth and yield loss. Effective beetle control is essential to maintain [...] damage Both larvae and adults of beetles can cause damage to crops. The larvae of some species feed on growing tips and roots or chew and bore into stems [...] contribute to the control of aphids . Beetles undergo a complete metamorphosis, that is, the larvae do not resemble the adult at all, and must pass through

• Bacterial wilt, brown rot

  warmer regions. Different races are distinguished with a differing, but overlapping host-range. Race 3 is pretty much restricted to potato and tomato. Whereas [...] well in water and in many different soil types and on alternative hosts like weeds. It invades the plants through wounds or stomata and then spreads into [...] Europe and considered a bioterrorist organism in the United States. It is a commonly found soil-inhabitant in tropical and subtropical regions and is transferred

• World Soil Day

  December 3, 2020

  that we halt and reverse land degradation and put an end to biodiversity loss. It aims to combat desertification, restore degraded land and soil, including [...] drought and floods, and strive to achieve a land degradation-neutral world. The SDGs call for action from all countries to promote prosperity and protect [...] increasing soil awareness and encouraging governments, organizations, communities and individuals around the world to commit to proactively improving soil

• Open field pollination

  temperatures and low light intensities. Bumblebees visit up to two times more flowers and transfer up to 2,7 times more pollen than honeybees to give growers [...] more uniform and larger fruits and vegetables, ultimately leading to increased yields. Adaptability to weather conditions Bumblebees exhibit an impressive [...] impressive adaptability to diverse weather conditions due to their ability to regulate body temperature. This unique feature allows them to remain active across

• Heterorhabditis bacteriophora

  applied to the soil. This biological control method, offers a natural and environmentally friendly approach to pest management in agriculture and horticulture [...] parasitizing and killing them, providing a natural and environmentally friendly method of pest management in agriculture and horticulture. How to apply He [...] centrifugal or piston pumps Water tank temperature must not exceed 25°C/77°F and pH must be between 4 and 8 Distribute the spraying solution evenly over the

• Swirskii Predatory Mite Not All That Demanding

  August 18, 2021

  strawberries and other soft fruits, cut flowers (such as roses and chrysanthemums ), and potted plants. Yet, it does have a few preferences. To begin with [...] will have nothing to do with tomatoes. This crop protects itself against pests with sticky hairs, which make no distinction between beneficial and harmful [...] insects. Swirskii and most other mites, both useful and harmful, get stuck in them. The crop's glandular hairs form a physical barrier and are also covered

• FAQ Nematodes

  can overwinter. However, this is never to the extent that enough nematodes are available in spring to be able to have a sufficiently controlling effect. Do [...] Therefore, a suspension must always be kept in motion or aerated. Which pH and EC values are safe? pH values between 4-8 and EC values up to 5 are safe for nematodes [...] carrier material harmful to humans? No, it is biodegradable and not harmful to humans or any animals. Is the carrier material harmful to the environment? No

• Nematodes established solution for Nesidiocoris in France

  close to Nesidiocoris . Therefore, Capsanem must be aimed at the top of the plant and run-off must be avoided. We honed our recommendations to try to affect [...] Châteaurenard near Marseille, and have done for four generations. We have to control Nesidiocoris because it is very strong in this sector,’ says co-manager [...] in France. We saw that it was effective. We have used Capsanem on several blocks to regulate the bug and have tried several application methods: the small

• Crazy roots, hairy roots, crown gall

  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 [...] roots, hairy roots and crown gall. Damage symptoms The four pathogenic Rhizobium species cause different symptoms, like galls, tumours and excessive root growth [...] which are first white and later turn brown. Only Rhizobium radiobacter causes galls and tumours on underground plant parts and on the crown. Furthermore

• Vine mealybug

  tail filaments and transparent wings and has no mouthparts. The female is larger (3 mm) and voluminous, has an elongated oval shape and has no wings. The [...] mealybug Planococcus ficus belongs to the family Pseudococcidae, and is also known by the names Mediterranean vine mealybug and Grapevine mealybug. As the name [...] growth and causing deformation and / or yellowing of leaves, sometimes followed by defoliation. The overall effect is a reduction of photosynthesis and therefore