False codling moth

drops to the ground where it pupates in the top layer of the soil. The moths emerge after a couple of weeks. The life cycle varies between 5 weeks to 3 months [...] fruit this area is orange, but eventually becomes sunken and brown as the damage tissue decays. The mature larvae enlarge the hole to leave the fruit and pupate [...] penetrate the fruit. All five instars of larval development take place inside the fruit. Once the final instar (fifth) is ready to pupate, it exist the fruit

Green potted plants

object. The plant itself is a perennial, herbaceous plant with a straight stem. Croton belongs to the spurge family of Euphorbiaceae and is an extensive [...] Dieffenbachia is a very popular ornamental plant and usually sold as houseplant. The leaves of the Dieffenbachia have white spots and specks and turn the plant [...] Succulents , also referred to as succulent plants or at times as water storage plants, are plants with thick and fleshy parts that serve to retain water in arid

Trianum effectively controls Pythium in cucumber

fewer chemicals,’ he explained. The biggest threat to his crop is thrips , especially during the darkest period of the year. ‘Nature basically shuts down [...] of production at the end of cultivation. Whole mats and whole rows had to be rejected, and the fungus would spread through the gutters to adjacent mats. [...] sorts of conditions have a bigger impact on the beneficials than on the thrips, which means I need to be alert. The same goes for caterpillars , since there’s

Citrus thrips

4-6 days. The larva will move towards the shady area of the tree to pupate, if a suitable site is not found, the larva will drop to the ground to pupate. [...] brown when exposed to the sun later in the season. Severe scarring of fruit can occur up to 13 weeks after petal fall, after which the damage appears as [...] using chemical treatments. Even though citrus thrips is an important pest, it is unlikely to be on the fruit at harvest, so it’s not considered a quarantine

Fusarium spp.

This species is the only Fusarium that actually grows inside the vascular system of the host plant and spreads upwards inside the plants. The other species [...] upwards. At the same time, the plant produces gum as a defence mechanism to stop the fungus from spreading. This gum blocks the xylem and causes the wilting [...] Fusarium wilt ) is the species that causes vascular wilt. Initially, the leaves turn yellow and wilt, mostly on one side of the plant. Finally, the whole plant

Raspberry

About The raspberry ( Rubus idaeus ), also referred to as red raspberry or occasionally as European raspberry to distinguish it from other raspberries [...] , is a red-fruited species of Rubus. This particular plant species has its origins in Europe and northern Asia, but nowadays the fruit is being extensively [...] regions. In North America, the variety Rubus idaeus var. strigosus , is usually regarded as a distinct species, namely the Rubus strigosus (American Red

Horiver Drystick

Lygus spp. Mode of action Insect pests are attracted to the colour of the sticky trap and get caught in the glue. Presentation Polysterene cards coated with [...] Attach traps to wires or sticks at max. 30 cm above the crop and adjust height when plants are growing Do not place traps in-between the plants as parasitic [...] parasitic wasps will then also be trapped Remove the silicone cover paper from both sides of the trap Replace the traps when largely covered by insects and/or

Rhyzobug FAQ

What is the best application time during the day? Apply in the evening. What is the best application time related to the pest level? As soon as the pest [...] positive. Who can apply the product into the crop and is it safe to use? Everyone is able to apply Rhyzobug. It is safe for the user and no permits are [...] pest is detected. How do I apply the Rhyzobius lophanthae into the field? Open the cap of the tube and tap the ladybird adults on the plants. On which crops

Onion

About The onion ( Allium cepa L.) , also referred to as the bulb onion or common onion, is a vegetable. This particular species is the most extensively [...] species of the genus of Allium . The onion plant is usually a biennial or perennial plant. When cultivated however, the plant is mostly handled as an annual [...] harvested at the end of its first production season. Onions are popular and therefore cultivated and used for cooking all around the world. Their flesh is pungent

Rhyzobug

Buckwheat hulls. Application Apply Rhyzobug in the evening. Open the cap and tap the beetles directly on the plants. Be aware that adults may not fly away [...] after release. Dosage The dosage of Rhyzobug depends on climate, crop and armoured scale density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation [...] scales are consumed entirely. In larger scales feeding damage is visible as irregular holes in the scale cover. Pack size 500 adults. Presentation 90 ml cardboard