Spidex: dos and don’ts in a nutshell

Category: Cultivation advice Date published: November 28, 2021 Spidex: dos and don’ts in a nutshell More about spider mite control

Effective thrips control with predatory mites

Thrips are one of the most challenging pests in horticulture and agriculture, causing both direct and indirect damage to a wide range of crops. Their ability [...] s is a versatile predator, effective against a broader spectrum of small pests, including thrips and whiteflies. It originates from tropical and subtropical [...] feeding on thrips, whiteflies and other small insects and mites. It feeds on all larval stages of thrips and has a big appetite compared to other predatory

Effective control with Chrysopa-E!

types of aphids, mealybugs and Echinothrips, so this is a natural enemy with a big menu in that respect. Chrysopa-E is suitable for a wide range of crops [...] enemy of aphids , mealy bugs and echinothrips – growers can now tackle hotspots of these harmful pests more effectively and economically. While the larval [...] Economical and better biocontrol of aphids, mealy bugs and Echinothrips Aphids and mealy bugs are difficult to control and an increasing problem in many

Effective spider mite control with predatory mites

in greenhouse and open-field crops. These pests pierce plant cells, causing stippling, leaf yellowing, and eventual necrosis. Outbreaks can escalate quickly [...] 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 [...] Phytoseiulus persimilis is a specialist predator of spider mites , it is extremely effective in controlling outbreaks under warm and humid conditions. This

Want To Know Whether Spical Will Be Effective? Check, check, and double-check!

Want To Know Whether Spical Will Be Effective? Check, check, and double-check! More Information about Spical

Trianum effectively controls Pythium in cucumber

until 2019, there was a lot of damage and loss of production at the end of cultivation. Whole mats and whole rows had to be rejected, and the fungus would spread [...] to Pythium. ‘My crop gets 20 hours of light a day, which means it requires a lot of water. That larger quantity of water makes the plant more susceptible [...] I’ll continue to use Trianum. A combination of this product and growing-based interventions keeps levels of Phythium at a very acceptable level. Treatment

Mealybugs and scales

sale. A very small population can thus cause considerable loss of value. Soft scales feed mostly on leaves and twigs, causing discolouration of foliage [...] wingless and immobile, and covered with a hard scale (armoured scales and soft scales) or with waxy threads (mealybugs). They suck the sap of plants and are [...] stunting growth and causing deformation and/or yellowing of leaves, sometimes followed by defoliation. The overall effect reduces photosynthesis and therefore

Towards a chemical-free future in agriculture: The vision of grower Koen

traditional and organic agriculture come together. Koen shares his personal experiences and insights about the future of agriculture, where traditional and organic [...] path to the future. "You grow into it a bit," notes Koen. With the growing availability of knowledge and the number of biological crop protection products [...] expects more and more that agriculture is environmentally friendly and responsible. And that the vegetables consumers eat are safe. Future of biological

Downy mildew of Cucurbits

watermelon and squash. Life cycle and appearance of Downy mildew Pathogens causing downy mildew are not fungi but Oomycetes and related to Pythium and Phytophthora [...] stems and fruits. They cause lesions on the upper leaf surface, bordered by the veins, which are first yellow and then turn brown. On the underside of the [...] during propagation and maintaining a warm and dry climate in greenhouses. Use hygiene measures. Start clean, remove crop residues and prevent splashing

Black leg of seedlings

temperatures and causes among others cereal diseases. Life cycle and appearance of Black leg of seedlings Pythium belongs to the Oomycetes, a separate group [...] roots rot and very little of the root system survives. On the border between air and soil or substrate the plant turns brown. A typical symptom of a Pythium [...] ultimum Black leg of seedlings General Pythium is considered a ‘weak pathogen’, meaning that it can usually only affect plants that are in a sub-optimal condition