• Spot the caterpillar!

  June 28, 2023

  types of species and sizes. Some stand out from the foliage, but most are the same color as the plant from which they live. They’re also masters of hide-and-seek [...] squirm and quickly lower themselves down to the ground on a thread of their own silk. The caterpillars of Tuta absoluta ( tomato leaf miner ) like to hide [...] legs and up to five pairs of false legs (prolegs). The prolegs have small hooks that the caterpillar uses to hold onto the plant. Not sure which caterpillar

• Downy mildew of Cucurbits

  brown. On the underside of the leave fluffy growth appears which is first white and later turns grey-brown. This is actually the sporulation of the pathogens [...] For most downy mildews, the optimum temperature is around 15 o C and the closer the temperature is to this, the shorter the leaf wetness period that is [...] Inside the plant, the pathogens produce haustoria, small organs with which the pathogen can take up nutrients from the living plant cells. The pathogens

• Bacterial canker of tomato

  potato, the disease usually only occurs in the second half of the season. The first symptoms are wilting of the lower leaves and subsequent expansion of the [...] then growing into the vessels of the plant. Plant growth is inhibited and the plant wilts because the xylem vessels become blocked. The bacterium can survive [...] upwards. Cutting the stem at the foot shows whitish ooze with bacteria in the case of C lavibacter infection, but other than that the disease is difficult

• 50 Years of Experience and a lot of R&D Efforts

  November 14, 2019

  have R&D centers in every part of the world. Continuous research brings new insights: the level of disease suppression in the soil, for example, is extremely [...] bacteria which naturally improve the growth and productivity of plants, while strengthening the natural resilience of crops against diseases that are mainly [...] factors. They help with planning (up front) of the introduction schedule over the growing season. Customizing the ideal integrated pest management (IPM) system

• Got Mealybugs? Here’s The Solution.

  July 17, 2025

  up a plant in as little as 15 minutes after they are applied, chasing mealybugs into the nooks and crannies of dense crops. If, down the road, some stray [...] explosion in the life of butterflies and moths Spot the caterpillar! Ten need-to-know facts about caterpillars Economical and Better Biocontrol of Aphids, Mealybugs [...] ornamental growers are familiar with mealybugs and their nasty habit of ruining the retail value of crops. Both adults and juveniles chew on leaves, causing foliage

• Optimal placement of bumblebee hives

  advisable to position the hives at a height of 20 – 60 cm above the ground on the south side of the path. This location ensures that the hives receive adequate [...] Correct placement of hives The right placement of bumblebee hives can significantly enhance the pollination efficiency of bumblebees. The following steps [...] sunlight, typically on the north side. If needed, the hives can be placed higher inside the crop, at a minimum height of 1.4 meters above the ground, particularly

• Prevention: the most powerful weapon in the fight against Fusarium

  December 13, 2022

  diseases no chance! What is Biological Control? Condition of the Crop the best Indicator of the Effect of Trianum Fungi and Bacteria Deserve Greater Appreciation [...] Trianum is a true all-rounder Fusarium opens the door to other diseases and pests The advantages of Trianum The Trichoderma harzianum T-22 fungus in Trianum [...] fungus that manifests in many different ways. The symptoms of the disease caused by this fungus, which causes the disease Fusarium wilt, vary widely and are

• The nematodes are doing their job

  December 14, 2020

  ensue; the host is eaten from the inside out. The bacteria start by liquefying the innards, and then the nematodes slurp up the contents. At the end all [...] good indicator that the treatment has been effective! The level of damage to your crop is also a good indicator of whether or not the nematodes are proving [...] explosion in the life of butterflies and moths Spot the caterpillar! Ten need-to-know facts about caterpillars Beneficial nematodes; the natural move towards

• The top ten pests in roses

  August 18, 2022

  prepared for the main threats. Thrips and spider mites are right at the top of the list! Thrips Various types of thrips exist, but they all employ the same strategy: [...] Caterpillars are the larvae of butterflies and moths. They can feed on large amounts of leaves, causing damage to the crop in this way. The species of caterpillar [...] several variants of this insect. Mealybugs suck the sap out of plants and weaken them. The sugars in the sap are secreted out again by the bugs and form honeydew

• The Pest is Gone, but What Happened to the Good Guys?

  April 24, 2019

  supply of their favorite prey. In the case of predatory bugs used against whitefly , the difference can be as much as a factor of ten! To stimulate the development [...] decline over time. The use of banker plants is also a proven method of maintaining the population. To better understand how to keep your standing army, standing [...] species of predatory mites can survive for quite a while without food, as long as several weeks. And some species of mites can even go into a sort of hibernation