Precautionary measures for product allergies

y. A combination of factors The level of sensitivity differs per person. Allergy problems can occur within just a few weeks of the first moment of contact [...] respiratory equipment with a P3 filter as a minimum, but preferably a full mask with a P3 filter. Exposure via skin If there is a risk of exposure via your skin [...] practice which substance will cause an allergic reaction. An allergy can also be caused by other triggers, or a combination of triggers, from your environment

Long-tailed 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 product unfit for sale. A very small population can thus cause considerable economic damage. Life cycle and appearance of long-tailed mealybug The l [...] secretion of the mealybugs, reduces the ornamental value of the affected plants. Fruit and flowers are also fouled, rendering them unfit for sale, and the reduced

Broad mite

tends to cause the leaf to turn brown and curl up. A typical indication of an attack of broad mite ( Polyphagotarsonemus latus ), is the appearance of dark [...] consists of malformation and distortion of the above-ground growth of the plant. The mites show a preference for young, developing plant tissue, like the growing [...] at the base of young leaves. In case of a mild infestation, one can often see brown, frequently collapsed spots, or brown stripes forming a fine network

Beneficial microorganisms

that provide positive effects to their environment, including various biological systems and organisms. These microorganisms play a crucial role in biological [...] pest control by effectively infecting and controlling harmful pests. Beneficial microorganisms for pest control include fungi, bacteria and viruses that naturally [...] examples of beneficial microbes are the fungi Akanthomyces muscarius , Beauveria bassiana, Metarhizium anisopliae and Isaria fumosoroseus and the bacterium

Control Bean Seed Fly with Beneficial Nematodes

platura ), a common pest affecting a wide range of crops, can cause significant damage. However, beneficial nematodes offer an effective and environmentally [...] host plants. Larvae hatch and tunnel into the soil, feeding on seeds and roots of young plants, causing patchy emergence and crop loss. The rapid damage [...] time and money, and sparing them the frustration of replanting. Furthermore, he notes that biological control aligns perfectly with their goals of promoting

Crazy roots, hairy roots, crown gall

four species cause the growth of galls on the stems, which are first white and later turn brown. Only Rhizobium radiobacter causes galls and tumours on [...] 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 in [...] hormonal system of the plant resulting from the Rhizobium infection. Rhizobium rhizogenes puts a Ri-plasmid in the plant tissue and causes a genetic change

Hemp russet mite

is caused by the mites sucking out the contents of plant cells. Hemp russet mite develops on the stems and petioles of the hemp plant and can cause stunting [...] the number of buds and dwarfed buds. This damage can reduce yield and quality. Other signs of damage include dull, greyish, or bronzed leaves and upward curling [...] on other plants. Life cycle and appearance of Hemp russet mite All life stages of the hemp russet mite are extremely small and difficult to observe. They

Beneficial nematodes for bean seed fly control

owner of a 57-hectare organic arable farm and is growing a wide variety of crops, including onions, carrots, sweetcorn, pumpkins, beans, soybeans, and spinach [...] bean seed fly ( Delia platura ) is a common pest that can cause significant damage to crops such as onion, radish, and cabbage. Bean seed fly damages crops [...] emphasizing that it's a cost-effective solution that prevents the need for costly reseeding and saves growers from the frustration of replanting. He also

Impatiens thrips

been able to spread as a consequence of the trade in foliage plants. Impatiens thrips (Echinothrips americanus) has a wide range of hosts. In addition to [...] cells of the surface tissues and sucking out their contents, causing the surrounding tissue to die. The resulting silver-grey patches on leaves and the black [...] Adults are found on both upper- and undersides of the leaves. This species of thrips is relatively large. Both males and females are dark brown to black

Plant Disease Management

biological disease control? Biological control of plant diseases is a method used to manage and reduce the impact of plant diseases by utilizing beneficial organisms [...] damage caused by these pathogens while minimizing the use of chemical pesticides and their associated environmental risks. Plant diseases pose a significant [...] diseases Effective prevention of plant diseases involves several key practices. Monitoring Regular monitoring of your plants is vital. Keep a close eye