• Powdery mildew

  penetrates the plant cell and takes up nutrients from the epidermal layer of plant cells. Most of the fungus remains on the outside of the plant surface. On [...] provide excess nitrogen since this promotes the disease Prevent plant diseases by optimizing plant potential and crop resilience. [...] Leveillula. Damage symptoms Powdery mildew symptoms are fairly similar in all plant-pathogen combinations. The symptoms are white fluffy colonies, first and

• Gummy stem blight

  Remove all pots and plant parts from previous crop that may serve as inoculum source for the new crop prevent condensation on all plant parts at all times [...] high-wire crops) Pick and remove dead and diseased leaves Prevent plant diseases by optimizing plant potential and crop resilience. [...] General Mycosphaerella cucumis (Didymella bryoniae) is a fungal plant pathogen that causes gummy stem blight. Damage symptoms Mycosphaerella cucumis in

• Red Headed Flea Beetle Eradication Described in April 2025 GrowerTalks Issue

  April 1, 2025

  He discusses the progress that has been made in managing this notorious pest in ornamentals , and a surprising discovery involving nematodes and cranberries [...] discovery to practical, efficient use of a biocontrol in the ornamental plant industry—especially if you’re dealing with red headed flea beetle. Jeremy [...] range of perennials, shrubs, annuals, and edibles, using both traditional pest treatments and innovative biocontrols, championing hybrid biosolutions.

• Cryptolaemus montrouzieri

  beneficial insect is a small but highly effective predator in biological pest control . Originating from Australia, this beetle species preys primarily [...] beetle Cryptolaemus montrouzieri is used for the control of the following pests: Mealybugs : e.g. citrus mealybug ( Planococcus citri ), long-tailed mealybug [...] montrouzieri , the mealybug destroyer, when using this predatory beetle as a pest control agent by observing their unique characteristics at each stage: Egg

• Tomato pinworm

  underside of the leaves. When the presence of the pest is high, they can be found on any part of the plant. They emerge 4 to 7 days after being laid. The

• World Soil Day – Soils, where food begins

  December 5, 2022

  biological pest management Adding organic matter to the soil instead of artificial fertilizers is the only way to protect our future, help plants to become [...] system. We also provide biological alternatives for chemical agents to combat pests and diseases in a way that does not impact on soil life. In this we are a [...] comes from soils. 18 naturally occurring chemical elements are essential to plants. Soils supply 15. Agricultural production will have to increase by 60% to

• Great Results in Combating Grubs in Blueberries

  March 19, 2019

  this pest. We didn’t want to disturb the cooperation that nature offers us. Fortunately, our climate is not conducive to the development of pests, so other [...] use even up to 95%. Such a large reduction of pests has greatly contributed to the condition of the plants. ‘Shrubs which were weak or were dying, started [...] Horticultural Farm in Białousy in the far east of Poland produced various plants and cut flowers. But in de mid-nineties the production changed to blueberries

• Pea

  a round seed in the seed pod of the fruit, Pisum sativum . Pods of this plant develop from the ovary of a pea flower and carry numerous peas. The vegetable

• The use of Swirski-Mite brings great advantages!

  December 13, 2022

  briefly halts the plant's development. In other words, you benefit the plant whenever you can avoid using a chemical control method. A plant that can grow [...] chemical plant protection is often underestimated. However, the fact is that some active ingredients - and certainly the excipients - are toxic to plants. They [...] levels, for example, or limit the types of residues permitted. Integrated Pest Management (IPM) allows you to meet these requirements and retain your status

• Aphidius matricariae

  the family Braconidae and is widely recognized for its role in biological pest control of aphids . This small wasp is a valuable natural enemy in both [...] settings. Aphidius matricariae is used for the control of the following pests: Myzus spp. The natural enemy Aphidius matricariae is available at Koppert [...] to the particular situation. Start introduction preventively soon after planting of the crop. Introduction rates typically range from 0.25-4 per m 2 /release