• Damping-off

  substrate the plant turns brown. A typical symptom of a Pythium infection is the easy stripping of the skin from the root cortex with a finger nail. Life cycle [...] later the plants wilt irreversibly. In potted plants the flower buds fall off. The side roots rot and very little of the root system survives. On the border [...] especially dehydration. Germination of the oospores is stimulated by exudates from roots of a susceptible host nearby. The oospores germinate and form so-called

• Precautionary measures for product allergies

  doctor. In case of a life-threatening situation call the emergency medical services immediately. A combination of factors The level of sensitivity differs [...] few weeks of the first moment of contact, or could take years to appear. Not everyone who is exposed to allergens will develop an allergy. It is difficult [...] Application device If you use an application device, avoid direct contact and make sure that there is no one in the direct airflow of the blower. Hygiene Once you

• Beneficial nematodes

  due to the bacterial infection. Feeding and reproduction: The nematodes feed on the multiplying bacteria and absorb the nutrients released by the bacterial [...] nourishment for the nematodes and supports their reproduction. As the bacterial population within the host insect continues to grow, so do the nematode populations [...] to apply nematodes The application of beneficial nematodes is a straightforward process that ensures they come into contact with the target insects. Nematodes

• Laeveld_Agrochem_GROEI_20_-_Winter_2022.pdf

  ejected by the GC are released onto the antenna of the insect which is coupled to an apparatus measuring the voltage output of the antenna. If the antenna [...] Independence. The structure of both these varieties is the highest priority in years one through four. The structure is the base for the rest of the tree’s (and [...] source, the chemical is likely an attractant. If no clear pattern is seen in the preferences of the insects, the odour might not influence the behaviour of

• Trial results onion fly and bean seed fly

  due to the cold and wet conditions at the beginning of the crop cycle. Ideal conditions for bean seed fly. The bean seed fly (Delia platura) is a common [...] nematodes play an 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 [...] 1986, many years of experience have gone into the selection, production and quality control of our beneficial nematodes. Each of the nematodes produced

• Thrips Identification Guide

  dracaenae Leaf-gall thrips of ficus Gynaikothrips uzeli 1 Pronotum is the foremost dorsal shield of the thorax. 2 Dorsal shields below the pronotum. Wing Meso- [...] Horticulture. The use of these images for commercial purposes is not allowed without permission. The translation of this poster was funded by the Agriculture [...] Horticulture. The use of these images for commercial purposes is not allowed without permission. The translation of this poster was funded by the Agriculture

• Trichoderma harzianum

  defence mechanism of the parts of the plant above ground, the so-called induced systemic resistance (ISR). Trianum-G has the capacity to make certain 'fixed' [...] on of the root system will avoid attacks of pathogens. Applications with Trianum-P or Trianum-G should start as early as possible, at the moment of sowing [...] transplanted crops it is possible to start applications from propagation. When the pathogen pressure is potentially high, the crop is sensible to soil diseases

• Parasitic wasps

  begin to feed on the host pest. They consume the host from the inside, which ultimately leads to the death of the host. Pupal stage: After the larvae have consumed [...] suitable host pest. The choice of host depends on the specific species of parasitic wasp, as they often exhibit host specificity. The female parasitic wasp [...] emerges from the host's body or the cocoon. The host pest is typically killed in the process. Host feeding In addition to parasitization, some parasitic

• Trial_and_Field_results_nematodes_in_fruit_orchards_EN_-_Koppert.pdf

  another half an hour. Once they are fully diluted, we add the mix into the tank. The sprayer is filled halfway and the bucket with the nematodes is injected [...] that the benefit of using Capirel nematodes is that it can also be used as a preventive treatment in the autumn to reduce the pest pressure for the following [...] injected into the preparation. And finally, we complete the volume of water to correspond with the quantity of nematodes,’ Michel explains. ‘It’s easy to dilute

• HyFood takes habanero to another level with biological control

  One of the key factors for the successful implementation of the biological control program was the training of personnel in pest monitoring and the release [...] exported is destined. "One of the main challenges we face in exporting to the United States is that there is a legal framework that prohibits the use of certain [...] successfully collaborated in the implementation of an IPM program, which has facilitated the protection of their crops without the use of agrochemicals and has