Pest control

Damping-off

subsequently zoospores are produced. Zoospores are spores with flagellae, which enable the spores to move through water. The zoospores are chemically drawn to [...] where the side roots are formed or through other similarly damaged spots. On the infected plant, new sporangia with zoospores are formed, that allow the [...] water content ( > 70%) of the soil or substrate. Oospores are dispersed when soil particles are moved around by humans or machinery. Pythium can survive

Customer experiences

Limonica

to the particular situation. Start introduction as soon as the first pests are detected in the crop. Introduction rates typically range from 50-250 per m

Spidex Vital lives up to its promises

switch to Spidex Vital . His initial experiences in using the new product are positive. ‘I’ve known Phytoseiulus my whole life,’ the cucumber grower begins [...] Although spider mites prefer a drier greenhouse climate, predatory mites are somewhat less keen on it. Spidex Vital still has to prove itself in such dry

Sticky plate

inside or outside the greenhouse. How does Sticky plates work? Sticky plates are an essential part of a Delta Trap for the detection of many species of flying

Fusarium wilt

whole plant wilts. Other symptoms are brown discolouration of the xylem vessels which can be seen when the stems are cut. In banana, whole plantations [...] Fusarium is widespread and can infect a range of host crops. Many species are considered weak pathogens and can only infect wounded or stressed host plants [...] Fusarium wilt Fusarium oxysporum has many different formae speciales which are each selectively pathogenic on a limited number of crops. Even within one

Spidex Vital: Your Vital partner in spider mite control

present, so when applied in hotspots the adults are followed up by the growing nymphs and also Spidex eggs that are present will hatch amidst the appropriate [...] partner in spider mite control Born to fight Spidex Vital predatory mites are born to fight your spider mites . It gives you the best control over hotspots; [...] improved formulation makes sure our predatory mites have an energetic start and are better capable of travelling the given distance. In a bottle of Spidex Vital

Cyclamen mite

adult mite. They are oval in form, smooth, transparent and twice as long as they are wide. Both ends are equally rounded. The larvae are opaque white and [...] The males are smaller than the females and their hind legs are modified and used to transport pharate females. Eggs of the cyclamen mite are about half [...] parts. The mites are mostly found within the flower buds, growing tips and young folded leaves, where the humidity is highest and they are protected from

Cotton bollworm

brown. Full grown larvae are 30 to 40 mm long. The first instars are the most mobile, and move like loopers. The caterpillars are often aggressive and c [...] drop off. In legumes, flowers are attacked, and seed pods may be pierced. Life cycle and appearance of Cotton bollworm Eggs are deposited individually on young [...] flowers, fruits or on leaves. They are almost spherical with a flattened base and a diameter of about 0.5 mm. They are at first a shiny yellowish white,