• The nematodes are doing their job

  December 14, 2020

  microscope, you will see the small nematodes wriggling inside the caterpillar. Infected larvae in a humid environment can quickly become slimy. After that, you

• Southern European marshland pyralid

  and possibly stem collapse. The holes bored into the stem can facilitate infection by the fungus Botrytis cinerea . In gerbera, the flower buds may also be

• Investing in thrips control: always a good idea

  March 6, 2023

  other types of viruses. The trouble is that you can't get rid of a viral infection, and the crop can die from it. Investing in safety Investing in prevention

• Botrytis: ten must-knows

  November 15, 2021

  and there are many species. The fungus is found all over the world and can infect a wide variety of plants. If conditions are unfavorable, the damage can

• Leaf miners

  visible leaf damage, lower crop quality and can open the way for secondary infections. Effective leaf miner control is essential to protect plant vitality and

• Strawberry

  can infest strawberry plants and feed on their root tissues. As a result, infected plants may exhibit stunted growth, reduced vigour, and nutrient deficiencies [...] nematodes' feeding activity can also create entry points for secondary infections by fungi and bacteria, further compromising plant health . Spider mites [...] various life stages. The entomopathogenic fungus Isaria fumosorosea (ISARID) infects and kills aphids, contributing to population reduction. These biocontrol

• Stable fly

  flies than they spend eating). Open feeding wounds can develop secondary infections. Overheating if animals begin to bunch together (an avoidance strategy

• Got Mealybugs? Here’s The Solution.

  July 17, 2025

  pressure on the stragglers. You’ll know Isarid ™ is working when you spot infected mealybugs . They become fuzzier and whiter than normal, as the spores multiply

• FAQ Nematodes

  of the pest insect? It depends. Some pests are susceptible to nematode infection in both larval and adult stages, some only during the larval stages (and [...] dependent on how quickly a nematode has found a host. Is the effect visible? Infected larvae will change color because of the growth of the bacteria and nematodes [...] pink-reddish and Steinernema yellow-brownish. Under practical conditions, infected insect larvae will quickly become slimy and thus will no longer be found

• The How and Why of IPM

  April 4, 2019

  useful soil fungi and bacteria. Afterwards, you should try to prevent infection with diseases and attack by pests as much as possible. If problems do occur