Bacterial canker of tomato

the plants in greenhouse crops and by water in field crops, for example through splashes of rain or irrigation. Both in greenhouses and in the field, spraying [...] with a brown centre. In potato, the disease usually only occurs in the second half of the season. The first symptoms are wilting of the lower leaves and [...] and subsequent expansion of the wilt upwards. Cutting the stem at the foot shows whitish ooze with bacteria in the case of C lavibacter infection, but other

Black leg of seedlings

Pythium affects roots, in particular those of seedlings. Infected plants lag in growth. Seedlings fall over (‘damping-off’). In slightly older plants, [...] infection is the easy stripping of the skin from the root cortex with a finger nail. Life cycle and appearance of Black leg of seedlings Pythium belongs to [...] by humans or machinery. Pythium can survive very well in the soil or substrate in the absence of plants. Many species are entirely saprophytic, so these

Downy mildew of Cucurbits

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 extruding [...] or surviving mycelium sporangia are formed, structures in which zoospores are produced. However, in downy mildews, sporangia often germinate directly and [...] extruding from the stomata. Life cycle and appearance of Downy mildew Pathogens causing downy mildew are not fungi but Oomycetes and related to Pythium

Control Bean Seed Fly with Beneficial Nematodes

Witnessing the positive impact of biological control, Remijn realized the crucial role Capirel ( Steinernema feltiae ) plays in managing bean seed fly infestations [...] friendly solution for biological pest control of bean seed flies , leaving natural enemies unharmed. Wilco Remijn, co-owner of an organic arable farm, recognizes [...] recognizes the potential and efficacy of these beneficial nematodes in protecting his sweet corn crop. Bean seed fly control and organic farming practices Wilco

Beneficial nematodes for bean seed fly control

important role in the biological control of many pests. Meet Frank Keijzer, the owner of a 57-hectare organic arable farm and is growing a wide variety of crops [...] ultimately killing the larva. This biological control method helps reduce the population of bean seed fly larvae in the soil, preventing further damage to crops [...] management practices. Benefits of Capirel nematodes Frank highlights the benefits of using beneficial nematodes for pest control, emphasizing that it's a c

Treatment of bumblebee stings and allergies

Hyperventilation In addition to a severe Level 4 allergic reaction hyperventilation, perhaps because of shock, may also cause loss of consciousness. In such cases [...] through the stinger. In humans, this generates a short severe pain that then eventually fades away. Occasionally (in approximately 1% of cases), an allergic [...] site. In addition, many anti-itch ointments are available (e.g. containing diethyl-m-toluamide) which help to reduce symptoms. In the rare case of a sting

Effective spider mite control with predatory mites

gradual, continuous release in greenhouses. Ulti-Mite sachets For biological control in suboptimal circumstances. Made of industrially compostable foil [...] health. Koppert is the pioneer in the development of predatory mite solutions, starting in 1967 with the production of the predatory mite Phytoseiulus [...] pests in horticulture, damaging crops rapidly and thriving in hot, dry conditions. Their resistance to chemical pesticides makes biological control a critical

A step-by-step guide to whitefly control

microorganisms and the use of sticky traps are all important tools in the IPM strategy for these crops. They integrate diverse control mechanisms to target various [...] various stages of the whitefly life cycle. The foundation of effective whitefly control Monitoring for early detection Evenly distribute the sticky traps [...] powerful entomopathogenic fungus for controlling whiteflies, particularly in tomato crops. This biological control agent employs a multifaceted infection

HyFood takes habanero to another level with biological control

production manager. One of the key factors for the successful implementation of the biological control program was the training of personnel in pest monitoring [...] the leading exporter of several varieties of chili, representing 90% of total world consumption. In the last 10 years, exports of this fruit have had an [...] increase of 1.8% in volume and 11.4% in economic value, with the main client of Mexican chili being the United States, a country to which around 99% of the

Biosolutions for Tropicals: Pest Control for Floral and Foliage Crops

eggs. Even in cooler temperatures, it continues to feed on many kinds of thrips as well as whiteflies and spider mites . In the presence of prey, Limonica’s [...] crazy when pollen is around—WFT fecundity is approximately 4x greater in the presence of pollen. Armor Up With Amendments An efficient defense comes from a [...] over time than other generalists. Now available in larger bottle counts. Substitute with Swirski-Mite in high temperatures. Hybrid IPM Programs Tropicals