Turf and grass

fields, turf provides the perfect base for a wide variety of sporting grounds around the world. It is also prized as a ground cover for recreational purposes

Crop Monitoring and Scouting

scouting are crucial practices that can determine the success or failure of a harvest. These essential techniques provide growers with insights into the [...] systematic observation of crops throughout their growth cycle. This involves a close inspection of plants for signs of stress, pests, diseases. This practice [...] These tools streamline the scouting process and make it more efficient. Using a crop scouting tool in horticulture can lead to more effective, sustainable

Koppert One

laying), problems with regard to moulting, or a repellent effect. The data within this database serves as a valuable reference for integrating chemical [...] of pesticides. Why use Koppert One Side Effects? Comprehensive data Access a detailed database to make informed decisions about integrating chemical pesticides

Guava

and subtropical regions. A vivid yellow or green on the outside, Psidium guaiava, is the fruit of the Myrtle family (Myrtaceae) – a smallish tree. The pulp

Pherodis

production date when stored in a freezer (-18°C), and 1 year when stored in a refrigerator (4-6°C). Storage temperature Preferably in a freezer (-18°C), and in [...] the first few days following the installation of a new capsule higher numbers may be caught due to a temporarily higher release of the pheromone from the [...] remain effective for a maximum of 6 weeks Dosage In general two or four dispensers per hectare. Combined use Use in combination with a suitable trap. Storage

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 [...] pests while minimizing the use of pesticides. Integrated Pest Management is a dynamic and multifaceted strategy for pest control. It combines biological [...] . This approach is not just about eliminating pests; it's about achieving a balance in the ecosystem. The principles of IPM Prevention IPM focuses on

Pollination checklist tomato

the bumblebees' work. A single visit results in the transfer of enough pollen for pollination. Fruit setting takes place once a flower has been pollinated [...] days. Introduce a new bumblebee hive once the number of bite marks has dropped to just one or two per flower. Pollen is released best at a relative humidity [...] flowers. Bumblebees maintain a constant temperature in the hive. If the temperature to which they are exposed is too high for a lengthy period, the hive and

Tea mosquito bug

antonii attack cashew nut guava, neem and tea. Damage symptoms Helopeltis is a sucking pest. Nymphs and adults are damaging stages which suck the sap from [...] the plant tissues at the time of feeding causes reddish brown patches. As a result punctured snot to dry and die, curling of leaves, badly deformed and

Herbs

the culinary world, there is a strict difference between herbs and spices. Herbs are the leafy green or flowering parts of a plant, which can be used fresh

Mealybugs and scales

recognizable as insects. The females are wingless and immobile, and covered with a hard scale (armoured scales and soft scales) or with waxy threads (mealybugs) [...] species extract their nourishment from roots, whilst others are gall-formers. A few species can also transmit harmful viruses. Mealybugs inflict damage on [...] presence of mealybugs is sufficient to render the product unfit for sale. A very small population can thus cause considerable loss of value. Soft scales