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damage they can cause, and specific behavioural characteristics. Shop now Koppert - A knowledge company The use of biological control is not a simple process [...] process, it has become a complex system in which many aspects need to be considered. The need for knowledge has been recognized by Koppert for over 50 years [...] better and remain healthier. Koppert believes that sharing this knowledge can play an important role towards achieving 100% sustainable horticulture and

Bacterial canker of tomato

potatoes or other Solaneceaous crops can be planted for five years. On other fields on the same farm, no seed potatoes can be grown for one year after infection [...] crop is old, only the plants in the infected area, with a substantial buffer zone. Replanting can only take place after thorough disinfection has been proven [...] and in the field, spraying may also spread the bacteria. The bacteria can also be dispersed by machinery, crates and tools. The bacteria infect the new

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Fusarium wilt

General Fusarium is a group of soil-borne fungi with many different species. Fusarium is widespread and can infect a range of host crops. Many species [...] of the 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 [...] residues Choose resistant cultivars Use clean propagation materials (seed can be treated effectively with hot water) Use clean substrate in greenhouse crops

Tomato pinworm

orange as they develop and can be found on the underside of the leaves. When the presence of the pest is high, they can be found on any part of the plant [...] similar habits. Due to the initial damage of the larva which forms a mine, it can be confused with the eggplant leafminer (Gnorimoschema glochinella). For [...] to 7 days after being laid. The larvae have a yellowish-grayish body, changing to gray with purple spots or completely purple, with a dark brown head.

Thrips

mites can be an effective preventative measure, as these natural enemies can help keep thrips populations in check. Predatory mites in sachets can be a good [...] larval instars, a pre-pupa and a pupal instar, and finally the adult insect. The eggs are kidney-shaped and have a white or yellow shell. Before a female deposits [...] this stage can the particular species of thrips be identified based on form, colour and pattern of hairs. Recognize thrips Thrips adults can be identified

Coleobug

quickly. Pests Effective against different aphid species. Crops Coleobug can be used on a wide variety of crops thanks to its adaptability and generalist diet [...] segmented, with the youngest being about 1 mm long. By the final larval stage before pupation, they can reach 1.4 mm. Pupae can range in color from yellowish [...] If needed, Diboxes can be used for release. Dosage The Coleobug dose depends on climate, crop, and pest density and should always be tailored to the specific

Cabbage looper

skeletonizing the leaf. They have a voracious appetite and can daily consume up to three times their body weight. Plants can be severely defoliated and stunted [...] General Trichoplusia is not only a damaging pest in crucifers, their favourite host, it can also be found in crops such as tomato, pepper, some cucurbits [...] plants. The pupae have a green colour and then change to a coffee brown colour when close to adult emergence. Finally, the adult has a mottled grayish-brown

Rhizoctonia solani

long believed to be a sterile fungus, but recently it was discovered that the fungus produces basidiospores. These spores don’t play a role in the epidemics [...] storage. Potato tubers get a crusty layer (black scab). Symptoms may differ between crops. On the diseased areas, sclerotia can be seen, but they vary in size [...] ff’), both before and after emergence. A typical symptom of root infection is that the taproot is reduced to a thread. Reddish-brown lesions occur on the

Spider mites and other mites

of the plant. The number of eggs laid by a single female can vary, and they can hatch within a few days to a couple of weeks, again depending on environmental [...] formation of leaf gall. Infested fruits can show yellow or brown spots or can be distorted. Heavy infestation can affect the overall health and growth of [...] forests and grasslands to horticultural and agricultural crops. Plant mites can be a significant pest in horticulture and agriculture, causing damage to crops