• Gummy stem blight

  the leaves Pick flowers within two days after opening in areas suspected of disease (only feasible in high-wire crops) Pick and remove dead and diseased leaves [...] pathogen that causes gummy stem blight. Damage symptoms Mycosphaerella cucumis in cucumber causes brown lesions on the foot and higher up on the stem. On the [...] spores, become visible. On the leaves, round and extending lesions may occur. In cucumber, the most important symptom is internal fruit rot, which can only

• Natutec Mini-Airbug

  accessories in a dry and dust-free area. The Airbug can be stored in the supplied case. Always store the batteries in the chargers when not in use. Recommended [...] material). Downloads Natutec Portfolio - the right system for you Application Adjust the size of the holes in the dosing pot to the required dosage based [...] Use the Natutec Mini-Airbug for the distribution of natural enemies in the crop. The Mini-Airbug can be used for full-field distribution, specific hot

• Optimal placement of bumblebee hives

  of 20 – 60 cm above the ground on the south side of the path. This location ensures that the hives receive adequate shade throughout the day. In case of [...] additional measures should be taken, especially in autumn when the Wireless Beehome System is closed. In times of high temperatures, protect your bumblebees [...] Additionally, provide protection from direct sunlight in the afternoon using screens placed above the hives.In times of low temperature, protect your bumblebees

• Downy mildew of Cucurbits

  or surviving mycelium sporangia are formed, structures in which zoospores are produced. However, in downy mildews, sporangia often germinate directly and [...] density, good aeration during propagation and maintaining a warm and dry climate in greenhouses. Use hygiene measures. Start clean, remove crop residues and prevent

• Biodiversity: Research into our positive impact on nature

  May 23, 2022

  farming by 2030. This policy is in potential very beneficial for the market position of biological control industry. However, in practice the market introduction [...] Market Access Manager, Evert Hamblok. Biodiversity research in progress Monitoring biodiversity in order to prove the overall positive impact our solutions [...] is declining worldwide due to the loss of habitats, the use of pesticides in agriculture, acidification of our soil, and climate change. Biodiversity is

• Potato aphid

  occurs 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 [...] pink or red (especially in tomato), depending on the food source. Even the winged forms can be red. Wingless potato aphids are 1.7 - 3.6 mm long, elongated [...] longitudinal stripe running along the dorsal surface. In green individuals, this stripe is dark green, while in pink specimens it is dark red. This longitudinal

• Sweet pepper

  Capsicum annuum . These different cultivars of the sweet pepper plant bear fruit in different colours ranging from vanilla/white and yellow to orange, green and [...] vitamin C and antioxidants. The level of carotene is even nine times higher in red peppers. Red coloured peppers also contain twice as much vitamin C than

• When it comes to whitefly, misfortune never comes alone

  December 13, 2022

  . Worse still is the likelihood that other diseases and pests will strike – as a grower, you certainly want to avoid that! A healthy plant is a basis for [...] The result will be a plant that is more attractive to pests like whitefly – it's not only the plant that likes nitrogen; it's a tasty snack for whitefly [...] well. Naturally, this will increase the size of the whitefly infestation. In short, nitrogen-rich plants are a real treat for whitefly! Contact our experts

• Sized for Success: Introducing the 125k Entomite-M for Cost-Efficient IPM!

  November 30, 2023

  Flower Thrips can establish a beachhead. Also – keep moisture in mind with respect to how long they'll last in your growing medium. At the end of the day [...] 125k in the same-sized packaging as our 50k as well ! This gives you a few key advantages, the first of which will be a significant reduction in freight [...] cleanup for Fungus Gnat blow-ups, they leave a bit to be desired in terms of longevity in the growing media and require reapplication on a weekly basis for

• Flies

  shore flies are mainly a problem in greenhouses. Their larvae live in the ground and prefer moist substrates that is rich in organic matter. Although they [...] are mostly found in the soil. The spotted wing drosophila , Drosophila suzukii , has recently developed into a major pest on soft fruits in Europe and North [...] Biological control of flies Flies are a common pest problem in greenhouse and field crops, where they disturb plant growth, spread diseases and affect