• Fusarium spp.

  Fusarium spp. is a group of soil-borne fungi with many different species. Fusarium is widespread and can infect a range of host crops. Many species are [...] (deoxynivalenol) is the best-known. The mycotoxins are toxic to mammals so maximum levels have been determined. Fusarium sambucinum (a.k.a. F. sulphureum [...] of Fusarium spp. Fusarium is a group of soil-borne fungi with many different species. Fusarium is widespread and can infect a range of host crops. Many

• Aphidoletes aphidimyza

  close to, an aphid colony, finding prey for the newly hatched larvae is normally not difficult. When a gall midge larva attacks an aphid, it injects a paralyzing [...] m 2 /release. Releases should be repeated at weekly intervals until control is achieved. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert [...] temperatures. As gall-midges are active at night, it is crucial to keep the night temperature above 12°C/61°F, to ensure optimal conditions for oviposition. Apply

• Oleander scale

  olives this is seen as green spots on purple fruits. Damage to foliage is particularly important in ornamentals . Heavy infestation can lead to yellowing [...] oleander scales are a greyish, dirty white or yellowy colour, round in shape, with a scale whose apex is off-centred. This scale resembles a miniature fried [...] fried egg with a diameter of 2 mm. The newly hatched crawlers are roughly 0.3 mm long. They quickly attach themselves to the plant and form a scale. Colonies

• Two-spotted spider mite

  urticae ) is a pest of many crops throughout the world. Despite their small size, they are capable of very rapidly doing severe damage, due to their great [...] urticae ) is by far the most important species in greenhouses and many outdoor crops. Damage symptoms Larvae, nymphs and adults cause damage to the host [...] the larval and nymphal stages, an active period and a resting period of roughly equal duration can be distinguished. Eggs are usually found on the underside

• The crucial role of ant control in your IPM strategy

  September 26, 2024

  Through careful monitoring and a combination of cultural, biological, and chemical controls, it is possible to achieve a balanced and thriving orchard ecosystem [...] problem and can be very effective if placed correctly. Insecticides: Direct applications of insecticides should be used judiciously to avoid harming beneficial [...] Effective ant control is a vital part of managing a successful fruit orchard. By understanding the role ants play in pest dynamics and employing a range of control

• Cottony soft rot

  as cottony soft root, is a plant pathogenic fungus. It has a very wide range of host plants. Damage symptoms The first symptoms of a cottony soft root ( [...] tubers, thereby creating a source of infection for the next crop. The dispersal to neighbouring plants is by mycelial growth. How to prevent Cottony soft rot [...] the stem base. The plant above it wilts and rots. White, fluffy fungal mycelium grows on the lesions, giving this disease its name cottony soft rot. In the

• Rhyzobug Brochure

  pesticide applications • Reduces the number of active ingredients • Makes it able to comply to the black pesticide list in the value chain Health and environment [...] • Contributes to a healthier end product • Environmentally friendly • Helps biodiversity • Natural solution Product benefits • Easy to apply by anyone [...] detected and repeat if necessary • The dosage of Rhyzobug depends on climate, crop and armoured scale density and should always be adjusted to the particular

• False codling moth

  (fifth) is ready to pupate, it exist the fruit and drops to the ground where it pupates in the top layer of the soil. The moths emerge after a couple of [...] pest status is its quarantine status and is not due to the economic losses. Damage and symptoms Larval penetration holes in the fruit can only be found through [...] Thaumatotibia leucotreta ) is native to sub-Saharan Africa and is found in all citrus production areas in Southern Africa. It also occurs on some of the

• Trianum effectively controls Pythium in cucumber

  He decided to do this in response to his crop’s susceptibility to Pythium. ‘My crop gets 20 hours of light a day, which means it requires a lot of water [...] which makes it susceptible to Pythium. A very acceptable level Kees grows Rijk Zwaan’s variety Skyson RZ, which has a lot of vigour and is suited to exposure [...] through the gutters to adjacent mats. ‘We sometimes lost up to 50% of production on the affected mats. It all adds up, and I don’t want to be faced with another

• Orange

  oranges. The orange is a hybrid and derives from pomelo ( Citrus maxima ) and mandarin ( Citrus reticulata ). Its genes can be traced to about 25% pomelo [...] hybrid however is not a basic backcrossed BC1 hybrid, but the orange is actually hybridized over multiple generations. When it comes to the fruit of various [...] fruit of the Citrus X sinensis is regarded as a sweet orange, while the fruit of the Citrus X aurantium is recognized as a bitter orange.