Macro-Mite

soil-dwelling insects. The mites appear in and on the soil and at the base of plant stems. The reduction of the infestation level occurs at a slow but steady [...] Pests Eggs, larvae and pupae of sciarid flies ; thrips pupae, Lyprauta larvae. Mode of action The predatory mites feed on larvae of sciarid flies , thrips pupae [...] soon as the first pests are detected in the crop. Introduction rates typically range from 100-500 per m 2 /release. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized

Deltatrap

trap into a triangle Place a sticky insert at the bottom of the trap, with the sticky surface facing upwards Fold both edges at the base of the triangle upwards [...] Place the Pherodis capsule in the middle of the sticky insert at the bottom of the trap Application Hang the traps approximately 10 cm above the crop in [...] sex pheromone which lures the males of the particular pest into the trap. Once in the trap they get stuck in the glue and are easy to detect, count and

Fusarium wilt

oxysporum is the only Fusarium that actually grows inside the vessel system of the host plant and spreads upwards inside the plants. The other species [...] 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 [...] Fusarium oxysporum is the species causing vascular wilt. First the leaves turn yellow and wilt, mostly on one side of the plant. Finally, the whole plant wilts

Crop Monitoring and Scouting

can determine the success or failure of a harvest. These essential techniques provide growers with insights into the health and growth of their crops, enabling [...] promptly detect the presence of pests and respond accordingly. Benefits of crop monitoring and scouting One of the most critical aspects of crop scouting [...] manually or use the scanner for Horiver sticky cards for automatic detection of pests. The dashboard provides you with a complete overview of your scouting

Codling moth

invading the fruit, the larvae first form a small cavity just under the skin. The entry hole can be seen and is usually plugged by dry frass. The larva then [...] burrows towards the core and eats a large proportion of the flesh, leaving behind brown frass. The entry point is then greatly enlarged as the tissue beneath [...] cycle and appearance of Codling moth The adults have a wing span of 15-22 mm, blackish-brown forewings, suffused with ash-grey and a large, metallic, bronzy

Picusan

dispenser in the top basket of the trap When using the kairomone: place the kairomone in the white bucket of the trap Pheromone and kairomone can be used [...] traps per hectare along the perimeter of the field with a distance of 25 metres between traps Combined use Use in combination with Pherosan Rhynchophorus [...] effectively reduces the reproductive potential of the population. Presentation Ten sets in a box. Preparation When using the pheromone: place the pheromone dispenser

Sticky plate

Sticky plates How to assemble the trap: Fold the delta trap into a triangle. Lay a sticky trap on the bottom of the trap, with the adhesive surface facing upwards [...] both edges at the base of the triangle inwards. Hang the trap in the appropriate place. How to install the trap: Prepare the desired number of pheromone traps [...] plates work? Sticky plates are an essential part of a Delta Trap for the detection of many species of flying pests in greenhouses. Sticky plates capture

Broad mite

to the damage caused by viruses. The typical pattern of damage consists of malformation and distortion of the above-ground growth of the plant. The mites [...] concentrated on the underside near the leaf stalk, which tends to cause the leaf to turn brown and curl up. A typical indication of an attack of broad mite [...] mite ( Polyphagotarsonemus latus ), is the appearance of dark brown edges at the base of young leaves. In case of a mild infestation, one can often see brown

Cotton aphid

including the cucumber mosaic virus. Nymphs and adults extract nutrients from the plant and disturb the balance of growth hormones. As a result, the plant’s [...] and kalanchoe. The cotton aphid ( Aphis gossypii ) is distributed throughout the world but prefers the warmer regions. It has been a pest in European [...] retarded giving rise to deformed leaves or, if the infestation occurs early enough in the season, the death of young plants. Retarded growth and defoliation

Green potted plants

into a decorative indoor object. The plant itself is a perennial, herbaceous plant with a straight stem. Croton belongs to the spurge family of Euphorbiaceae [...] hia 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 into [...] many species of green potted plants, the most common are: Ficus Skimmia come in many varieties and are usually used as garden plants, because of their attractive