Mealybugs and scales

(mealybugs). 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 [...] Mealybug & scale damage Although most species of mealybugs feed on the aerial parts of the plant, some species extract their nourishment from roots, whilst [...] harmful viruses. Mealybugs inflict damage on the crop in various ways: nymphs and females extract the sap from the plant, stunting growth and causing deformation

Hemp russet mite

(vagrant) on hemp/cannabis plants. Aculops cannabicola is host specific to hemp/cannabis ( Cannabis sativa ). It cannot survive on other plants. Damage symptoms [...] 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. When populations [...] populations are large, the mites can also be found on the underside of leaves. This results in smaller leaf size and suppressed bud growth leading to a reduction

Beneficial nematodes

harmful to humans, animals, or plants but are highly effective in controlling harmful insects. Plant-parasitic nematodes Plant-parasitic nematodes are a group [...] detrimental to crop health and can cause yield losses. They feed on plant roots, disrupting the plants' ability to take up water and nutrients, which ultimately [...] be applied by foliar or soil application, depending on the target pest. Here's a general guideline on how to apply nematodes (always check the label for

Cotton aphid

Aphis gossypii ) is an extremely polyphagous aphid found on more than 700 plant species. Crop plants attacked by this aphid include cotton, citrus, coffee [...] and adults extract nutrients from the plant and disturb the balance of growth hormones. As a result, the plant’s growth is retarded giving rise to deformed [...] early enough in the season, the death of young plants. Retarded growth and defoliation reduce yield. Plant sap is rich in sugars, but has a low protein content

Cannabis

that you might find on cannabis plants are aphids , whitefly , thrips , spider mites , and leaf miners . These pests can damage the plants, which results in [...] cannabis plants can also suffer from plant diseases like bacterial infections, mold, and other fungal diseases. These diseases can make the plants weaker [...] threats. Scouting typically begins before planting and continues throughout the growing season, with a focus on early detection. Early identification of

Effective spider mite control with predatory mites

impact on crops Tetranychus urticae ( Two-spotted spider mite ) is the most common species in greenhouse and open-field crops. These pests pierce plant cells [...] spider mites with predatory mites Certain predatory mites specialize in feeding on spider mites across multiple life stages, including eggs, larvae, and adults [...] chemical use. Key benefits of using predatory mites Targeted action: feeding on all life stages of spider mites. No side effects: a natural solution without

Trianum effectively controls Pythium in cucumber

roots. He puts two grams of Trianium-G on each mat before putting out the new plants in ‘duo’ pots (two plants in one rockwool cube). He decided to do [...] just ticking over. Those sorts of conditions have a bigger impact on the beneficials than on the thrips, which means I need to be alert. The same goes for [...] Thripex , in an overkill) keep thrips under control on the farm. Hendriks releases Montdorensis every week on half of his crop – the even rows one week, the

Trichoderma harzianum

This fungus is known for its ability to promote plant growth, enhance plant health , and suppress plant diseases. Trichoderma harzianum colonizes the root [...] fungus produces enzymes and metabolites that have antagonistic effects on plant pathogens, such as fungi, bacteria, and nematodes. Trichoderma harzianum [...] ( Trianum-G ). Control plant diseases with Trichoderma harzianum The beneficial fungus Trichoderma harzianum T-22 protects plants against a range of soil-borne

Trianum-G

control of soilborne plant pathogens and plant root diseases. Trichoderma harzianum strain T-22 when applied as an inoculant to soil, planting mixes or turf, [...] soil. GREENHOUSE PLANTING MIX AMENDMENT: Mix Trianum-G with planting mixes. For best results, thoroughly incorporate Trianum-G into planting mixes during mix [...] Trianum-G granules to the planting hole and incorporate into the planting soil or soil mix. Dosage The dosage of Trianum-G depends on the crop and should always

Southern European marshland pyralid

species feeding on a wide range of hosts from 38 plant families. They include ornamental crop plants, such as roses and gerbera, aquatic plants, vegetable crops [...] decaying organic material on the ground or substrate. They feed on detritus as well as life materials. Young larvae feed on the leaves and flowers before [...] sometimes attacking the stem of the plant as well as the leaves. Late instar larvae burrow into soft woody or herbaceous plant stems causing withering or drying