• Southern blight

  mycelium is young it is white; later it darkens. There are many sclerotia. They are round and their diameter varies from 0.4 to 2 mm. They can be dispersed via [...] drought predominate. It was first observed in tomato crops in Florida in 1892, and it has been regularly reported as causing rotting to the root and stem [...] damage caused by damping-off is reduction of the stand, meaning it is very often necessary to replant, which increases the crop's production costs. Life

• Thrips

  Thrips form the order Thysanoptera, a name that literally means ‘fringed wings’, and refers to the eyelash-like fringe of hairs along both edges of the [...] species that cause damage in green-houses belong to the family Thripidae. Thrips damage Thrips cause damage to the plant by piercing the cells of the surface [...] there can be varying levels of fruit damage depending on the species of thrips and their population density. In ornamentals , flowers can be seriously

• Treatment of bumblebee stings and allergies

  her stinger, and is able to sting again. A honeybee’s stinger does have barbs. When a honeybee tries to withdraw its stinger, it tears loose from the abdomen [...] the venom gland with it. How to prevent bumblebee stings? Bumblebees rarely sting. The chance of being stung by a bumblebee can be reduced by avoiding provoking [...] provoking them or making them aggressive. First of all, it is important to be calm when working with bumblebees. Do not wave your arms at the bumblebees

• Veni GoKlean

  When to use Veni GoKlean? Useful for pre-sowing soil disinfection. Disinfection of Fungi, Bacteria and Virus on plants and post harvesting. It is helpful [...] helpful in extending shelf life of the produce, due to its disinfection property. Unique features Stable, safe, sustainable and cost effective, Universal range [...] barrier, Parameters like hardness, salinity, pH does not impair the efficiency of Veni GoKlean. How does Veni GoKlean work? The combination of these two

• Mealybugs and scales

  leads to sooty mould. Infestations reduce plant vigor, fruit quality and overall yield. Effective control of mealybugs and scales is essential to maintain [...] defoliation. However, it is mainly the great quantity of honey-dew that causes the damage because of the sooty mould that grows on it. Ants are also attracted [...] with its sooty mould is usually the first sign of the presence of this type of pest. Among ornamental crops, ferns are particularly sensitive to soft scales

• Plant Disease Management

  short, it's crucial to have effective treatment strategies at your disposal. Biofungicides Biofungicides offer a natural and eco-friendly solution to control [...] accessible to plants. These natural alternatives to chemical fungicides enhance soil health, increase crop productivity, and contribute to environmental [...] What is biological disease control? Biological control of plant diseases is a method used to manage and reduce the impact of plant diseases by utilizing

• Beneficial microorganisms

  can lead to the insect's death. Spore production: As the insect succumbs to the fungal infection, the fungus continues to grow. Eventually, it produces [...] What are beneficial microorganisms? Beneficial microorganisms, also known as beneficial microbes, are microorganisms that provide positive effects to their [...] like biopesticides, where they are introduced to target pests, providing an eco-friendly alternative to chemical pesticides. Well-known examples of beneficial

• Caterpillars

  plant tissue. Many species cause damage to crops. The most harmful caterpillars that occur in greenhouses belong to the Noctuidae (the noctuid or owl moths) [...] name ‘leafroller’ refers to the fact that the caterpillars often live in rolled-up leaves. Although some species are restricted to a single crop, most are [...] so too does the damage they inflict: leaves are often skeletonized, with only the mid-rib left intact. Flowers, fruits and growing tips can also be eaten

• Powdery mildew

  harder for the fungi to enter the leaves To reduce chances of powdery mildew in greenhouses, it is advised to first ventilate by only opening the windows [...] leaves. Many sweet pepper cultivars react to powdery mildew infection by dropping leaves that are not infected yet. It depends on the cultivar how soon after [...] are the main means of dispersal. They are dispersed by wind, as are the ascospores. In general, powdery mildew fungi are not very resistant to water so rain

• Consumers

  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 [...] intensive support. Koppert therefore sells its products exclusively to professional growers and farmers. In order to provide you with the best possible service [...] reaches your plate, it has already had a very long journey. The plant first has to form fruit before the tomato can actually start to grow. In nature, insects