• Fusarium spp.

  This species is the only Fusarium that actually grows inside the vascular system of the host plant and spreads upwards inside the plants. The other species [...] towards the foot of the plant and enters the vascular system. Inside the vessels, the fungus produces mycelium and many spores (microconidia), which are [...] upwards. At the same time, the plant produces gum as a defence mechanism to stop the fungus from spreading. This gum blocks the xylem and causes the wilting

• Aphytis

  release points. Use the lid, the 8 strips of green paper, the cotton wool on the bottom and the cup itself. Distribute evenly across the field. Release more [...] more doses in the areas of the field where the scales are present. Release early in the morning or late in the afternoon. Dosage The dosage of Aphytis depends [...] of action The female wasp deposits one or more eggs under the scale cover of armoured scales. Upon hatching the larva proceeds to feed on the scale. After

• Spical Ulti-Mite

  in the crop, not exposed to direct sunlight Sachets already have an exit hole Hold sachets by the cardboard strip at the top, to avoid damaging the predatory [...] multiply in the sachet and disperse into the crop over a period of several weeks. Predatory mites use their piercing mouthparts to extract the contents of [...] ly or as soon as the first pest mites are detected in the crop. Use at least 4,000 sachets per ha and hang them evenly spaced in the crop. Release should

• Citripar

  make a hole in the sticker on the lid. Use the label to hang the tube in the crop following the instructions on the label itself. Hang the tube on a place [...] develop in the mummified skin of the host and look like swollen mealybug larvae. Empty pupae have an irregular exit hole at the posterior end of the mummy after [...] advice on the best strategy for your situation. Environmental conditions The parasitic wasps are most effective at temperatures around 25°C/77°F. The lowest

• Macro-Mite

  of action The predatory mites feed on larvae of sciarid flies , thrips pupae and other soil-dwelling insects. The mites appear in and on the soil and at [...] at the base of plant stems. The reduction of the infestation level occurs at a slow but steady rate. Pack size 50,000 predatory mites . Presentation 3 [...] Application Turn and shake the cardboard cylinder gently before use Spread material evenly on soil or planting medium (not on the plastic) Can also be applied

• Aphilin

  emerges through a hole at the rear of the mummy. The first mummies are noticed in the crop around 2 weeks after the first introduction. Host feeding also [...] their eggs in aphids . The next generation of parasitic wasps develops inside the aphid, which converts into a leathery mummy. The adult parasitic wasp emerges [...] has an effect on the peach potato aphid ( Myzus persicae ) and other aphid species. Mode of action Adult parasitic wasps emerge from the mummies and females

• Thripor-L

  of action The predatory bugs actively search for prey. With their piercing mouthparts, they extract the contents of their prey, leaving the empty skin [...] encourage mating Make sure the material remains undisturbed at the introduction site for a few hours after application Dosage The dosage of Thripor-L depends [...] should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction as soon as the first thrips are detected in the crop. Introduction rates typically

• Swirski-Mite LD

  in the crop, not exposed to direct sunlight Sachets already have an exit hole Hold sachets by the cardboard strip at the top, to avoid damaging the predatory [...] multiply in the sachet and disperse into the crop over a period of several weeks. Predatory mites use their piercing mouthparts to extract the contents of [...] ly or as soon as the first pest mites are detected in the crop. Use at least 4,000 sachets per ha and hang them evenly spaced in the crop. Release should

• Cottony soft rot

  base and the roots, whereas the ascospores infect the above-ground plant parts. In greenhouses, usually only mycelium is produced by the germinating sclerotia [...] sclerotia. The fungus grows quite rapidly inside the plant and kills the host cells. On the infected plant tissue white, fluffy mycelium occurs with new [...] Damage symptoms The first symptoms of a cottony soft root ( Sclerotinia sclerotiorum ) infection are water-soaked lesions at the stem base. The plant above

• 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 [...] 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 [...] brown discolouration of the xylem vessels which can be seen when the stems are cut. In banana, whole plantations may die and the soil may not be suitable