• Ten facts about Spical

  August 3, 2022

  Magazine A life-long passion for predatory mites The Swirski-Mite Revolution: A Game-Changer in Pest Control The Swirski-Mite Revolution: A Game-Changer [...] about spider mite control Spidex: dos and don’ts in a nutshell Spidex, Phytoseiulus persimilis, is a powerful natural enemy of the spider mite. At least [...] insects, and pollen. As this predatory mite isn’t a picky eater, you can also use it preventatively and give it a head start. The Spical predatory mite is more

• Grey mould

  area, new spores are formed within a few days. Under circumstances unfavourable for germination, the spores can survive a few days on the plant surface and [...] greenhouse crops Remove diseased plants or plant parts in a closed plastic bag In tomato: prune with a knife and not by hand, to avoid rugged, irregular wound [...] General Grey mould ( Botryotinia fuckeliana / Botrytis cinerea ) is a commonly found fungus in many environments. It survives in plant parts like bulbs

• Rhizoctonia solani

  long believed to be a sterile fungus, but recently it was discovered that the fungus produces basidiospores. These spores don’t play a role in the epidemics [...] ff’), both before and after emergence. A typical symptom of root infection is that the taproot is reduced to a thread. Reddish-brown lesions occur on the [...] mycelium grows in a typical way, with branching at 90 degree angles. This feature makes the fungus more easily identifiable under a microscope. Within

• Enjoy multiple benefits against spider mite with Spical

  December 14, 2021

  GrowerTalks Magazine A life-long passion for predatory mites The Swirski-Mite Revolution: A Game-Changer in Pest Control Predatory mite pioneers: A journey of [...] The Swirski-Mite Revolution: A Game-Changer in Pest Control A life-long passion for predatory mites Predatory mite pioneers: A journey of biocontrol innovations [...] Biocontrol for Spider Mites Spidex: dos and don’ts in a nutshell Spidex, Phytoseiulus persimilis, is a powerful natural enemy of the spider mite. At least

• Black leg of seedlings

  substrate the plant turns brown. A typical symptom of a Pythium infection is the easy stripping of the skin from the root cortex with a finger nail. Life cycle [...] General Pythium is considered a ‘weak pathogen’, meaning that it can usually only affect plants that are in a sub-optimal condition or suffer from stress [...] of seedlings Pythium belongs to the Oomycetes, a separate group of microorganisms and is therefore not a real fungus. It survives as oospores, resting spores

• Bacterial wilt, brown rot

  solanacearum is a plant pathogenic bacterium. It is a soil-borne disease and colonises the xylem, causing bacterial wilt and brown rot in a very wide range [...] Ralstonia solanacearum is a quarantine organism in Europe and considered a bioterrorist organism in the United States. It is a commonly found soil-inhabitant [...] incidence with up to 250% Quarantine measures are in place, including a five-year ban on using a field for potato cropping after infection of potatoes from that

• Koppert introduces nematode solutions for agricultural pests

  November 21, 2022

  Investing in thrips control: always a good idea Trianum can hold its ground Thrips: a tiny pest with big consequences Trianum is a true all-rounder Want to know [...] solutions specifically for agricultural pests. They are a fast and effective biological solution to control a broad range of pests in top fruit, stone fruit, soft [...] they are safe for humans and the environment supporting a more sustainable way of growing. A long history of product development Koppert has produced

• Ten facts about spider mites

  November 19, 2021

  the spider mite. Is a spider mite an insect? Nothing could be farther from the truth! It is a tiny spider and lives off plant sap. A spider mite attack [...] agriculture A life-long passion for predatory mites The Swirski-Mite Revolution: A Game-Changer in Pest Control Predatory mite pioneers: A journey of [...] The Swirski-Mite Revolution: A Game-Changer in Pest Control A life-long passion for predatory mites Predatory mite pioneers: A journey of biocontrol innovations

• The top ten pests in roses

  August 18, 2022

  control: plenty of options! IPM: The Path to a Successful Approach Biocontrol for Spider Mites A crop of roses is a delicious treat for many species of insects [...] frustration among rose growers. A helping hand for crops As mentioned earlier, a flourishing crop that experiences little stress has a natural resilience against [...] This is because it takes a certain amount of time to build a biological balance between natural enemies and pests. In short, a good start is half the battle

• Downy mildew of Cucurbits

  prevent Downey mildew Choose resistant cultivars Use a wide crop rotation with non-host crops Prevent a humid microclimate. Achieve this by lowering crop [...] General Pseudoperonospora cubensis is a plant pathogen causing downy mildew on cucurbit crops like cucumber, cantaloupe, pumpkin, watermelon and squash [...] living plant cells. The pathogens continue to grow inside the leaves and after a while new spore-bearing structures are protruding from the stomata. Because