• Fusarium wilt

  Most Fusarium species only make asexual spores. Some also produce ascospores. The Fusarium oxysporum life cycle, is similar to that of most Fusarium species [...] small wounds, for example where lateral roots branch off from the tap root. How to prevent Fusarium wilt Remove or destroy crop residues Choose resistant cultivars [...] plantations may die and the soil may not be suitable for planting for many years to come. Life cycle and appearance of Fusarium wilt Fusarium oxysporum has many

• Breaking ground in SA for the macrobial control of stinkbug done by parasitic wasps

  August 1, 2022

  field, for wasps to exit. Alternatively, an open container could be carried throughout the field for better distribution. Make sure to leave the container [...] range : 5 - 35 °C Speak to us about how you can be Partners with Nature and let Green Shield fight for you this season. Click here to get more information [...] Female Trissolcus wasps can parasitize up to 300 eggs and they are a hardy species that can survive up to 2 weeks without food. Trissolcus feeds on pollen

• Integrated Pest Management

  often referred to as IPM, is a sustainable and environmentally responsible approach to pest management. It employs a combination of strategies to prevent and [...] an effective way to control pests without resorting to chemicals. Mass trapping techniques like Rollertraps or Horiver contribute to control of the flying [...] maintaining healthy soil or substrate promotes strong plant growth, making them less susceptible to pests. This not only includes the minimal presence of soil borne

• The benefit of pheromone traps for monitoring in IPM programs

  October 14, 2026

  surroundings. OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA How do pheromone lures work? Pheromones are natural chemical signals that insects use to communicate with each other. In [...] specific pheromone to attract males for mating. Scientists have identified and reproduced these natural chemical signals, allowing growers to use them in traps [...] several life cycles, resulting in a much higher pest population, making it more difficult to control. Read the full article here: https://heyzine.com/flip

• Rhyzobug Brochure

  32 33 34 Weeks 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 R. lophantae How to use How to use • Apply in the evening • Tap beetles directly on the plants or [...] 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 [...] Rhyzobug Ready to deal with armoured scales Why to use Rhyzobug Pesticide reduction • No residues on crop • No resistance possible • Reduces the number

• Trianum effectively controls Pythium in cucumber

  pots (two plants in one rockwool cube). He decided to do this in response to his crop’s susceptibility to Pythium. ‘My crop gets 20 hours of light a day, [...] lot of water. That larger quantity of water makes the plant more susceptible to Pythium. That’s why I needed to use Trianum as a preventative measure against [...] mats and whole rows had to be rejected, and the fungus would spread through the gutters to adjacent mats. ‘We sometimes lost up to 50% of production on the

• Knowing & recognizing

  with the necessary information to understand the interaction between pests, diseases and their natural enemies. It explains how they spread in the crop, the [...] des and biostimulants that increase the plant’s resilience to stress and help the plant to grow better and remain healthier. Koppert believes that sharing [...] Get the growers’ guide to biological crop protection Knowing and recognizing does exactly what it implies. It empowers you with knowledge about the pest’s

• Parasitic wasps

  outbreaks of specific pest species. How do parasitic wasps control pests? Parasitic wasps employ two primary methods to control pests: parasitization and [...] body or attaches them to the host's exterior. Larval development: When the parasitic wasp eggs hatch, the newly emerged larvae begin to feed on the host pest [...] pests. They are effective in reducing the population of harmful insects, making them valuable allies in horticulture and agriculture. Unlike chemical pesticides

• Thrips parvispinus

  approximately 0.6 mm. How to detect Thrips parvispinus Thrips parvispinus is a major pest in greenhouse crops due to its ability to multiply rapidly in the [...] leaves and, to a lesser extent, on flower buds. Adults tend to remain hidden. In greenhouses, Thrips parvispinus populations typically start to appear in [...] most effective management strategies are key to preventing significant damage. Identification Guide How to prevent Thrips parvispinus By following preventive

• Ulti-Mite: Revolutionizing biocontrol with innovative predatory mite sachets

  designed to withstand both low and high levels of humidity, making them ideal for use in environments where traditional paper sachets are prone to dry out [...] mites , designed to enhance biological pest control across a wide range of crops. In 2016, we introduced this groundbreaking product variant to our product [...] reproductive process would halt. How do predatory mite sachets work? The Ulti-Mite predatory mite sachet is specifically designed to support continuous reproduction