• Tomato pinworm

  can be confused with the eggplant leafminer (Gnorimoschema glochinella). For control, pheromones are usually used to disrupt the mating of adults, preventing [...] both the leaves and fruits of tomato. Mining by larvae in the leaves is the most common type of injury. Initially, the mine is long and narrow, but it later [...] are often marked by the presence of a small amount of frass or droppings. Life cycle and appearance of the tomato pinworm The eggs are whitish in colour

• Integrated crop management: the key to sustainable business operations

  September 20, 2022

  business is to produce an abundant, top-quality yield. However, climate change, changing regulations (less supply of chemical plant protection products, plus [...] system is quite complex and requires a long-term vision. Your soil is your most important asset: keeping it healthy gives your crop extra production power [...] products doesn’t do your soil any favours and is detrimental to valuable soil life – beneficial nematodes , fungi, bacteria, beetles , spiders, and predatory

• Crazy roots, hairy roots, crown gall

  rhizogenes and Agrobacterium rubi, n ow the first part of the name is changed to Rhizobium. Rhizobium rhizogenes or Rhizobium radiobacter causes crazy [...] the drippers get clogged. In tomato, excessive vegetative growth occurs. Life cycle and appearance of Crazy roots, hairy roots, crown gall The primary [...] have been isolated from crazy roots. This disease seems to be caused by a change in the hormonal system of the plant resulting from the Rhizobium infection

• House fly

  with human activity. As the most common species of fly found on livestock farms, they represent both a nuisance and a risk for disease transmission. High-density [...] create the ideal conditions for maggot development. In extreme cases, large fly populations can even create public health issues for the communities surrounding [...] feces, over the course of three to four days. Development time for all Musca domestica life stages is temperature-dependent, with maximum egg production

• Diamond back moth

  and will, in most cases, die. On rapeseed, larvae also feed on flower buds, flowers and young seed pods, causing loss of pods and seeds. Life cycle and [...] present wherever its cruciferous hosts exist and it is considered to be the most universally distributed lepidopteran species. It is highly migratory and [...] Throughout their development, larvae remain quite small and active. Except for the first instar, which mines in the leaf tissue, the larvae are voracious

• Cucumber

  infect plant bug larvae, disrupting their life cycle. By using nematodes, cucumber growers can reduce the need for chemical interventions. Limonica Ulti-Mite [...] scout observations by mobile phone manually or use the scanner for Horiver sticky cards for automatic detection of pests. The dashboard provides you with [...] plants, potentially decimating yields. Implementing IPM strategies is crucial for effectively controlling and mitigating the impacts of these pests and diseases

• Protected vegetables

  dependency: IPM reduces the need for chemical pesticides, minimizing the risk of harmful residues on vegetables. This is crucial for meeting stringent food safety [...] standards and consumer demand for pesticide-free produce. Cost-effective: Implementing IPM can result improve profitability for growers. By using targeted [...] yield: IPM practices, such as regular scouting for pests and diseases, help identify issues early, allowing for timely interventions and preserving crop quality

• Tomato

  scout observations by mobile phone manually or use the scanner for Horiver sticky cards for automatic detection of pests. The dashboard provides you with [...] threat to tomato crops, with various species causing notable damage. The most common species in tomato are the Glasshouse potato aphid ( Aulacorthum solani [...] Glasshouse potato aphid ( Aulacorthum solani ) has a particular affinity for tomato plants and can stunt their growth by extracting sap from the leaves

• Citrus mealybug

  sufficient to render the product unfit for sale. A very small population can thus cause considerable economic damage. Life cycle and appearance of Citrus mealybug [...] can also appear in cucumber, melon and aubergine. Damage symptoms Although most species of mealybug feed on the aerial parts of the plant, some species extract [...] affected plants. Fruit and flowers are also fouled, rendering them unfit for sale, and the reduced level of photosynthesis in the leaves also reduces flower

• Global awareness of food loss and waste reduction

  September 29, 2021

  in promoting food security and nutrition in the fight for Zero Hunger and against Climate Change. Globally, more than 14% of food produced is lost between [...] Responsible Consumption and Production, and Life on Land. In doing so, Koppert has become a ‘Partner for the Goals’. Ron Delissen [...] providing natural solutions we offer both preventive as well as reactive actions for growers, and on top of that, promote total plant health and a holistic approach