Kris de Smet on predatory mites as a game-changer for horticulture in Almería - Original Stories

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Tobacco thrips

other Asian countries, as well as several African nations. In Europe, Thrips parvispinus was first detected in Greece in 1998 as a pest on ornamental crops [...] s, as these can serve as entry points for thrips. Remove weeds and crop residues : Eliminate weeds and crop residues in and around greenhouses, as they [...] About Tobacco thrips Thrips parvispinus , also known as tobacco thrips, is an insect native to tropical Asia and is widely distributed from East Asia,

Entofood

densities. Mode of action As Macrolophus pygmaeus has to build up a population in the crop before pest is arriving Entofood can be used as alternative food in [...] Use Entofood as an alternative source of food for build-up and maintenance of Macrolophus pygmaeus populations in tomatoes in the beginning of the season

Citripar

adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction preventively or as soon as the first signs of infestation appear. Introduction rates typically range [...] effective control of the mealybugs . Storage time after receipt Apply as soon as possible after receipt. If necessary, the product can be stored for 1-2

Consumers

natural enemies such as predatory mites , ladybugs, and parasitic wasps are released to combat harmful insects, in the same way as they do in the wild. [...] growers and farmers. In order to provide you with the best possible service as a consumer, we have drawn up a list of frequently asked questions. We hope [...] solutions In addition to beneficials and pollinators, microbial products such as bacteria and fungi form a third pillar for the sustainable production of plants

Fusarium spp.

glumes and kernels become white, due to dehydration, and later turn pinkish-red as spores are formed. Ear infection decreases the baking quality of wheat and [...] foot and/or root rot of the infected host plant, and the disease may manifest as wilting, stunting and chlorosis or lesions on the stem and/or leaves. Life [...] overwinters for many years in the soil, and on crop residues of infected plants, as chlamydospores (thick walled mycelium cells) or mycelium. Survival is also

Cottony soft rot

General Sclerotinia sclerotiorum, also known as cottony soft root, is a plant pathogenic fungus. It has a very wide range of host plants. Damage symptoms [...] Cottony soft rot Cottony soft root ( Sclerotinia sclerotiorum ) overwinters as sclerotia and mycelium in dead and living plant material in or on the ground

Fusarium wilt

overwinters for many years in the soil and on crop residues of infected plants as chlamydospores (thick walled mycelium cells) or mycelium. Survival is also [...] tools and machinery. Primary infection is either seed-borne or takes place as infection of the roots at the root tip or in small wounds, for example where

Two-spotted spider mite

turn yellow, and as more cell sap is removed, the leaf, and eventually the whole plant, may die. In tomatoes and cucumbers, as little as 30% damage of the [...] of leaves as small yellow dots. The destruction of cells results in reduced photosynthesis, increased transpiration and reduced plant growth. As damage increases