Integrated Pest Management

Management, often referred to as IPM, is a sustainable and environmentally responsible approach to pest management. It employs a combination of strategies [...] solution and a porous structure of soil or substrate that allows gas exchange between the root zone and the air above. Least toxic chemicals When the non-chemical [...] pests while minimizing the use of pesticides. Integrated Pest Management is a dynamic and multifaceted strategy for pest control. It combines biological

Chrysopa-E

repeated at weekly intervals until control is achieved. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best [...] with other aphid biocontrol agents. Storage time after receipt Apply as soon as possible after receipt. If necessary, the product can be stored for 1-2 [...] be applied with Natutec Airobreeze, Natutec Airbug or Natutec Airobug only when mixed with (other products) with carrier material Dosage The dosage of Chrysopa-E

Parasitic wasps

wasp laying its eggs inside or on a host pest. Here's how it works: Egg laying: A female parasitic wasp seeks out a suitable host pest. The choice of host [...] damage caused by pests, ensuring a higher yield and product quality. Environmental sustainability : Parasitic wasps provide a natural and environmentally [...] growing environments can promote biodiversity, as the use of harmful chemicals decreases. This, in turn, creates a more balanced ecosystem in the crop, which

Adpro Shootin

When to use Adpro Shootin? Adpro Shootin is used along with spray solution which enhances spreading, penetrability, dispersibility and absorption on the [...] , acaricides and fungicides except those with high alkaline reaction such as Bordeaux mixture. Application of Adpro Shootin Shake the bottle gently before [...] package at ambient room temperature. Shelf-life Adpro Shootin is stable for a period of 24 months from the manufacturing date.

Powdery mildew

General Powdery mildew is a fungal disease that is caused by many different species of fungi such as Erysiphe, Podosphaera, Oïdium, Leveillula. Damage [...] feed on living plant cells and barely survive in the absence of a living crop. They survive as ascospores or perithecia, structures containing ascospores. [...] dispersal by rain is negligible, since spores explode when in contact with water for no more than a few hours. Powdery mildew spores, either ascospores or

Gummy stem blight

General Mycosphaerella cucumis (Didymella bryoniae) is a fungal plant pathogen that causes gummy stem blight. Damage symptoms Mycosphaerella cucumis in [...] sexual ascospores and asexual conida simultaneously. The spores germinate when free water is present on the plant, at high relative humidity (RH) and on [...] Before cropping: Remove all crop debris and disinfect the greenhouse Choose a cultivar that is less susceptible to internal fruit rot Use clean propagation

Bactosan

infestations of fruit flies as well as for monitoring insect populations. How does Bactosan trap work? Bactosan trap is used for trapping a wide variety of fruit [...] Pherodis pheromone and fruit fly attractant to catch both males and females. When to use Bactosan trap? Install the traps 2 - 3 days before flowering. Bactosan

Red palm weevil

legless, pyriform with a brown head and body comprised of 13 segments. Fully grown larvae migrate to the periphery of the palms to build a solid elongated cocoon [...] General The red palm weevil ( Rhynchophorus ferrugineus ), also known as palm weevil, Asian palm weevil or Sago Palm Weevil originates from tropical Asia [...] attack are conspicuous. However, the damage done before these later stages when detection becomes easier, can suffice for palms to die. Females lay eggs

Plant Disease Management

diseases pose a significant threat to global food production. They can result in yield losses, increased production costs, and environmental damage. As we face [...] to play a more prominent role in our food production systems. Understanding plant diseases Plant diseases, caused by various pathogens such as fungi, bacteria [...] monitoring of your plants is vital. Keep a close eye on their health and appearance. Look for any unusual signs, such as yellowing leaves, wilting, unusual growth

Onion thrips

are inserted into the plant tissue with a saw-like ovipositor. Larvae are light to yellowish green in colour, with a large head and bright red eyes. The colour [...] presence in the crop. The vigour of the plant is reduced by loss of chlorophyll. When infestations become serious the leaves themselves can shrivel. Onion thrips [...] infested. In some countries, the onion thrips (Thrips tabaci) has been identified as an important vector of tomato spotted wilt virus.