• Fusarium spp.

  xylem vessels, which can be seen when the stems are cut. In banana, whole plantations may die, and the soil may not be suitable for planting for many years [...] causes foot and/or root rot of the infected host plant, and the disease may manifest as wilting, stunting and chlorosis or lesions on the stem and/or leaves [...] seedling damping-off. On the foot of the stem, brown discolouration occurs. Infected glumes and kernels become white, due to dehydration, and later turn pinkish-red

• Powdery mildew

  entering through the stomata and there are more stomata on the underside of the leaf. On the upper side, yellow spots are noticeable. In case of a severe epidemic [...] Powdery mildew symptoms are fairly similar in all plant-pathogen combinations. The symptoms are white fluffy colonies, first and foremost on the upper side of [...] of the leaf. In severe epidemics in cereals, the ears may also be infected. In pepper, the fluffy colonies occur mostly on the underside of the leaf, because

• Bacilirid

  suppression of soil and foliar diseases affecting greenhouse, container, ornamentals , vegetables, and fruits, including fruit and vegetable transplants [...] transplants grown for the consumer market, and other labeled greenhouse-grown crops Diseases Botrytis, Fusarium, Rhizoctonia, and Pythium, as well as those organisms [...] powdery mildew and anthracnose. Crops Vegetables, Ornamentals in protected cultivation Availability Bacilirid is registered for sale in the following U

• Cyclamen mite

  mite. They are oval in form, smooth, transparent and twice as long as they are wide. Both ends are equally rounded. The larvae are opaque white and have only [...] growing tips and young folded leaves, where the humidity is highest and they are protected from direct sunlight. In such spots, they are difficult to observe [...] leaves are twisted or curled, distorted, brittle and smaller than usual. In cyclamen, the flowers are damaged and leaf growth is inhibited. In hedera,

• Rhizoctonia solani

  differ between crops. On the diseased areas, sclerotia can be seen, but they vary in size and colour and are therefore not a good feature to determine the cause [...] rus cucumeris depend on the time of infection. In general, the fungus causes symptoms on all plant parts that are in or close to the soil. Early infection [...] infect plant parts in contact with the soil and from there can grow upward. Lesions are brown and rot on fruits is brown, water-soaked and sunken. Late infection

• Chrysopa-E

  material Dosage The dosage of Chrysopa-E depends on climate, crop and pest density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Introduction rates [...] prey and suck their body fluids. Visual effect Prey is sucked out, shrivelled skins are difficult to find. Chrysoperla carnea larvae are active mainly [...] evenly on leaves Avoid clusters of eggs Can be applied with Natutec Airobreez , Natutec Airbug or Natutec Airobug only when mixed with (other products) with

• BioSulfur-S: Healthier crops, effortless application

  align with consumer and retailer demands for eco-conscious farming Safe for beneficials : Formulated to be gentle on beneficial insects and respectful of natural [...] making it easy to integrate to spray programs and helping reducing labor and operational costs Mix partner : Its hydrophilic nature and liquid-friendly [...] innovation, science, and nature to help growers achieve healthier, stronger, and more resilient crops. For over 50 years, we’ve been pioneers in sustainable a

• Horiver Drystick

  trapping in hotspots use one Horiver Drystick per 2 to 20 m 2 Notes In contrast to Horiver Wetstick , the glue of Horiver Drystick does not come off on your [...] White: Lygus spp. Mode of action Insect pests are attracted to the colour of the sticky trap and get caught in the glue. Presentation Polysterene cards coated [...] openings Attach traps to wires or sticks at max. 30 cm above the crop and adjust height when plants are growing Do not place traps in-between the plants as

• Flies

  major pest on soft fruits in Europe and North America. Sciarid flies and shore flies are mainly a problem in greenhouses. Their larvae live in the ground [...] sciarid flies ) and Ephydridae (shore flies). The larvae of these insects generally live on rotting plant material and are mostly found in the soil. The [...] ground and prefer moist substrates that is rich in organic matter. Although they cause little direct damage to plants, they are often a problem due to their

• Mite vs. Mite: Controlling Hop Pests Sustainably

  May 11, 2018

  pests every year to bring a healthy hop crop to market, but a Netherlands-based firm believes bugs can be more effective than chemicals in controlling them [...] 2017 trial in Independence used beneficial arachnids to control two aggressive hop pests: the hop aphid and the two-spot spider mite. Results are encouraging [...] encouraging and could bring more sustainable solutions to Northwest hop farms. To learn more about the encouraging results visit Oregon Beer Growler Koppert has