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around the world to combat pests and diseases in a natural and sustainable way. In this way, we hope to make an active contribution to a sustainable society [...] lacewings. Visit our YouTube channel to see how natural enemies attack their prey. Microbiological solutions In addition to beneficials and pollinators, microbial [...] society, with safe food in sufficient quantities to feed a rapidly growing population. Producing our natural enemies, bumblebees, and microbiological solutions

Sciarid flies

minute (0.1 to 0.25 mm) and yellowish white in colour. They are laid on the ground surface close to plant roots. The larvae can grow to 5 to 12 mm in length [...] constitute the family of Sciaridae. The species that cause most damage to crops belong to the genera Bradysia and Lycoriella . Lycoriella species are mainly [...] they generally do little harm to healthy plants, sciarid flies are particularly problematic in cuttings and other young growing plant material. Damage symptoms

Green peach aphid

sugars, but has a low protein content. Aphids therefore need to extract large quantities of sap to get sufficient protein. The excess sugar is secreted in the [...] aphids are born as developed nymphs. They immediately start to feed on plant sap and grow rapidly. When reproduction is sexual, the aphids lay eggs that [...] of growth hormones. As a result, the plant’s growth is retarded giving rise to deformed leaves or, if the infestation occurs early enough in the season,

Fusarium wilt

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 [...] different symptoms. Fusarium oxysporum is the only Fusarium that actually grows inside the vessel system of the host plant and spreads upwards inside the

RedStar places trust in Natutec Scout

it. ‘We don't really need to scouting for whitefly any more. You photograph the sticky traps, and this immediately tells you how the level of infestation [...] total, this amounts to a 28-hectare area. Jan has used the Natutec Scout app since its market launch. Last year, Koppert asked him to test a number of i [...] immediately see how the level of infestation is developing.’ A lot of time saved This trend in level of infestation pressure is now visible in easy-to-understand

Fusarium spp.

boat-shaped pink macroconidia are produced, which may be dispersed further. How to prevent Fusarium spp? Remove or destroy crop residues Select resistant cultivar [...] brown discolouration occurs. Infected glumes and kernels become white, due to dehydration, and later turn pinkish-red as spores are formed. Ear infection [...] of which DON (deoxynivalenol) is the best-known. The mycotoxins are toxic to mammals so maximum levels have been determined. Fusarium sambucinum (a.k.a

Trichoderma harzianum

the crop cycle is long it is advised to perform regular applications with Trianum-P to keep a high number of change to maintain a solid barrier around the [...] (ISR). Trianum-G has the capacity to make certain 'fixed' nutrients such as manganese and iron available for the plant to take up. Advantages of Trichoderma [...] crops it is possible to start applications from propagation. When the pathogen pressure is potentially high, the crop is sensible to soil diseases. If the

Mango

tropics. Mango trees grow up to 35-40 meters (115-131 feet) tall and its crown can expand to 10 metres (33 feet) wide. The trees can grow really old and from [...] Mango About Mango is a stone fruit (drupe) that grows from various species of tropical trees that belong to the flowering plant genus Mangifera and the cashew [...] Mangoes are indigenous to South Asia and from this area the ‘common mango’ or ‘Indian mango’, Mangifera indica , found its way to the rest of the world

Damping-off

with flagellae, which enable the spores to move through water. The zoospores are chemically drawn to the growing roots of young plants and move towards [...] plant, new sporangia with zoospores are formed, that allow the disease to spread to neighbouring plants. The zoospores disperse via water. Therefore, this [...] plants. Many species are entirely saprophytic, so these do not harm plants. How to prevent Damping-off Use resistant cultivars or graft on tolerant cultivars

Vine mealybug

on grapevines, but also on figs and pomegranates. Control Vine Mealybug How to get rid of vine mealybug Life cycle and appearance of Vine mealybug The [...] Planococcus ficus Vine mealybug General The vine mealybug Planococcus ficus belongs to the family Pseudococcidae, and is also known by the names Mediterranean vine [...] egg sac (ovisac) containing from 300-500 eggs. The nymphs are very similar to the adult female, even if they are smaller. The prepupa and pupa stages are