Downy mildew of Cucurbits

germination free water is required. For most downy mildews, the optimum temperature is around 15 o C and the closer the temperature is to this, the shorter [...] after a while new spore-bearing structures are protruding from the stomata. Because there are more stomata on the underside of the leaf, this is where [...] General Pseudoperonospora cubensis is a plant pathogen causing downy mildew on cucurbit crops like cucumber, cantaloupe, pumpkin, watermelon and squash

Atheta

Atheta? Atheta is most effective when introduced preventatively, prior to the establishment of pest populations. How does Atheta work? Atheta is a soil-dwelling [...] Atheta coriaria are typically light to dark-brown – in many cases al- most black – in color. The adult beetle can be anywhere between 3-4 mm. long. They [...] quality. In case you do need to store Atheta, please follow the instructions below. Koppert B.V. is not liable for any loss of quality if the product is stored

Cotton aphid

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 [...] with both winged and wingless forms of adults and a great variety in colour. In greenhouses reproduction takes place by parthenogenesis, with unfertilized [...] cotton aphid ( Aphis gossypii ) is distributed throughout the world but prefers the warmer regions. It has been a pest in European greenhouses since the

Corn

as starch in cooking practices. Nowadays, corn is extensively cultivated all over the world. When it comes to numbers and volumes; there is more maize [...] About Corn or maize ( Zea mays subsp. mays ), is a large grain plant that divided in six main types: flint corn, dent corn, popcorn, pod corn, sweet corn [...] corn was domesticated by the indigenous communities in Mexico and it still plays a main role in the preparation of Mexican food dishes. The leafy stalk

Eretmocerus eremicus

death and contributing to a decline in whitefly populations. Eretmocerus eremicus is particularly noted for its adaptability in varying environmental conditions [...] eremicus Eretmocerus eremicus is a small parasitic wasp belonging to the family Aphelinidae . This beneficial insect is used as an important biological [...] s eremicus is still active at temperatures above 30°C/86°F. Behaviour of the parasitic wasp Eretmocerus eremicus Eretmocerus eremicus is a highly effective

Lesser house fly

(inside a puparium) in a week or more. Fannia puparia resemble the larval form, and the flies develop for another week before emerging as new adults. The [...] maggot development. In extreme cases, large fly populations can even represent a public health concern for the communities surrounding a farm. Damage symptoms [...] legs. When the flies mate, adult males will form swarms in areas with still air out of direct sunlight where they remain in flight as they wait to be visited

Soybean

soya bean is a so-called legume and indigenous to East Asia. It is extensively cultivated for its edible beans. The fruit of the plant is a hairy pod, [...] seeds that measure 5-11 mm in diameter. Soybean seeds vary greatly in size and the hull can be black or brown, but also blue, yellow or green. When planting [...] planting soybean plants, there is considerably more protein produced per acre than when planting other crops. Major producers of soybeans are Argentina, Brazil

Cryptobug

None. Application Deploy Cryptobug on rock wool slabs or in Diboxes close to or at a hotspot Apply in the evening Dosage The dosage of Cryptobug depends on [...] 2 /release. Releases should be made in infested areas only and repeated if necessary. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products [...] Mode of action Adults and larvae consume the mealybugs completely. Visual effect Mealybugs are consumed entirely. Pack size 500 adults. Presentation Cardboard

Herbs

food products. In the culinary world, there is a strict difference between herbs and spices. Herbs are the leafy green or flowering parts of a plant, which [...] dried seeds, berries, roots, bark and fruits. Botanically speaking, ‘herb’ is synonymously to ‘herbaceous plant.’

Flowering potted plants

used as ornamental houseplants in countries with colder climates. Kalanchoe is a tropical, succulent flowering plant and a genus that consists of about 125 [...] About There are many species of flowering potted plants, the most common species are: Poinsettia is well known and popular for its large red, white and [...] and green leaves, especially around Christmas. Begonia is a perennial flowering plants and belongs to the family of Begoniaceae . The genus consists of 1