• Nematodes significantly reduce Tuta larvae

  saw a reduction of Tuta in the crop of more than 80%. The large infestation which was present was reduced and under control, and the application greatly [...] chemicals used in our greenhouses. Società Agricola Gandini Antonio supplies several high-end supermarkets and we want to offer a constant, safe and sustainable [...] Agricola Gandini Antonio in the 1950s, the company has based its farming methods on criteria that respect the environment and people, and the quality of its

• Downy mildew of Cucurbits

  during propagation and maintaining a warm and dry climate in greenhouses. Use hygiene measures. Start clean, remove crop residues and prevent splashing [...] stomata. Life cycle and appearance of Downy mildew Pathogens causing downy mildew are not fungi but Oomycetes and related to Pythium and Phytophthora. They [...] sporangia are formed, structures in which zoospores are produced. However, in downy mildews, sporangia often germinate directly and the germ tubes infect the

• Deltatrap

  monitoring and trapping male moths and mealybugs in protected and outdoor crops in combination with a species-specific pheromone. Pests Moths and mealybugs [...] into the trap. Once in the trap they get stuck in the glue and are easy to detect, count and identify. Trapping males also aids in reducing the number [...] mealybugs . Crops Protected and outdoor crops. Mode of action The Deltatrap needs to be used in combination with Pherodis pheromone dispensers. The dispensers

• Horiver Disc

  root aphids and fungus gnats. Pests Root aphids , fungus gnats . Mode of action Insect pests are attracted to the colour of the sticky trap and get caught [...] caught in the glue. Presentation Polysterene disc coated with dry sticky glue. Available colours and sizes Yellow: 18 cm diameter Numbers per package 50 pieces [...] insects and/or debris Dosage One Horiver Disc per plant. Storage temperature 0-32°C/32-104°F. Storage time See Best before date. Storage conditions In a cool

• Sweet pepper

  pepper plant bear fruit in different colours ranging from vanilla/white and yellow to orange, green and red and even dark purple and brown. The sweet pepper [...] pepper is a very rich source of vitamin C and antioxidants. The level of carotene is even nine times higher in red peppers. Red coloured peppers also contain

• Cannabis aphid

  flowers and stems to overwinter and produce the next generation of aphids in the spring. In greenhouses, sexual reproduction is very rare and only triggered [...] originating from Colorado in 2016 and is now widespread throughout that state and Oregon. Its range also includes several other states and parts of Canada. The [...] wingless but a winged form appears in late summer. Early in the season, the aphids are nearly colourless to pale yellow, and as the days become shorter, they

• Bugs

  puncturing leaves and growing points with their piercing-sucking mouthparts and extracting nutrients from them, resulting in deformations and puncture holes [...] extensive damage to greenhouse and field crops by feeding on plant tissues and fruits, leading to deformation, discoloration, and yield loss. Effective bug [...] five nymphal instars and the adult insect. Several species of especially the families Miridae and Pentatomidae are found as pests in agricultural crops.

• Stable fly

  somewhere in Eurasia. Stable flies superficially resemble house flies, but are lighter in colour and have biting mouth parts. Both male and female flies [...] mammalian blood (particularly cattle and horses, humans, and pigs to a lesser extent). Although they are extremely common and exist worldwide, it is believed [...] feed on animal blood, and females must be engorged with blood to lay eggs. They are highly mobile insects and can travel up to 20 km in search of new hosts

• Pollination

  production of vegetables, fruit and seed. Well pollinated crops result in considerably higher yields and improve the quality and shelf-life of these products [...] ally for growers worldwide, offering reliable and efficient pollination solution that elevates crop yields and overall quality. Their carefully managed deployment [...] set and enhanced crop uniformity, ultimately driving profits for growers. Bumblebees work diligently seven days a week, from dawn to dusk, even in unfavorable

• Spotted Wing Drosophila

  its invasion in 2008/2009, the spotted wing drosophila, which is originally from Asia, has spread extensively in North and South America and Europe where [...] three larval instars and in the third instar the larvae are about 3.9 mm long. The pupae of Drosophila suzukii are tan-brown and 3 mm long. Contrary to [...] where it has caused severe yield losses in many berry crops, cherries and grapes. Damage symptoms After oviposition, the respiration tubes extend from the