• Plant Health

  stresses. Fostering plant resilience: the role of plant compounds Defense mechanisms through complete compounds The degree of plant resilience is linked to its [...] transfer sugars to the root system, stimulating the soil food web. This interaction releases essential minerals, enabling the formation of complete proteins [...] Rediscovering natural approaches to plant health Embracing biological pest control Over the years, biological pest control has proven effective in managing

• Lurem-TR

  Preparation Twist the top of the dispenser to activate the release of the kairomone. Application Hang the dispenser next to the sticky trap Place the sticky trap [...] increases the attraction of thrips to blue and yellow sticky traps and thus ensures earlier discovery of the pest. Pests Several thrips species, such as [...] dispenser just above (max. 30 cm) the top of the plants Dosage Use 1 dispenser per 100 m 2 Replace after 6 weeks Combined use Use in combination with Horiver sticky

• Grape downy mildew

  While all green tissues of the grapevine are susceptible, characteristic ‘oil spots’ on the upper surface of young, actively growing leaves, followed [...] and canes. In spring, oospore germination is triggered when temperatures reach 10°C in the presence of soil moisture, leading to the formation of macrosporangia [...] humidity), the disease is often well-established before it can be visually detected in the field. Leaf symptoms Yellowish to light-green oil spots on the upper

• A dive into organic hop farming and biological crop protection

  protection methods. In conclusion, Lukas Locher's journey represents the potential of organic farming and the integration of beneficial insects in crop protection [...] techniques, and conduct numerous tests, highlighting the dynamic nature of embracing change in the agricultural landscape. As Lukas steers his hop farm [...] However, amidst the challenges, there have been significant successes. Lukas recognizes the need for resilience and innovation in the face of change, acknowledging

• Phytoseiulus persimilis

  to feed on spider mites. The quantity of prey consumed depends on the predator and prey populations, the sex and age of the predator, and the temperature [...] use Push the centre of the cap to open the dosage hole Sprinkle material on leaves or pour into Diboxes Make sure the material remains on the introduction [...] larvae or eggs per day. Because the development rate of the predatory mite is roughly twice that of the spider mite, the number of predatory mites increases

• Biological seed treatment

  stress, the development of the root system, and the productivity of the crop. An overview of positive attributes of microbials depending on the organism: [...] colonize the roots and protect the crop during the entire growing season. Seed treatment increases the availability of plant nutrients in the root system [...] treatment reduces the use of agrochemicals which results in a lower exposure of growers to chemicals and lessens their impact on the environment. The potential

• Anagyrus vladimiri

  Hang the bottle in the crop, out of direct sunlight Deploy in or near the mealybug colonies Leave bottles in the crop for at least two weeks Carry out [...] leading to the death of the host. Anagyrus vladimiri also engages in host feeding, where the adult female wasp feeds on the body fluids of its mealybug [...] Behaviour of the parasitic wasp Anagyrus vladimiri The female Anagyrus vladimiri lays its eggs inside the body of the mealybug. Upon hatching, the larvae

• Mealybugs and scales

  Mealybug & scale damage Although most species of mealybugs feed on the aerial parts of the plant, some species extract their nourishment from roots, whilst [...] sale, and the reduced level of photosynthesis in the leaves also reduces flower and fruit production; in ornamental crops, the mere presence of mealybugs [...] because of the sooty mould that grows on it. Ants are also attracted by the honeydew. In fact, the honeydew with its sooty mould is usually the first sign

• Thrips

  problems in agriculture and horticulture. Thrips are small insects (0.5-14 mm), with the largest species found in the tropics. In temperate regions they are not [...] of the surface tissue and sucking out their contents, causing the surrounding tissue to die. The resulting silver-grey patches on leaves and the black [...] dots of their excreta indicate their presence in the crop. At a later stage, the empty cells become desiccated and the adjacent cells turn brown. The vigour

• Vici Routz GR

  results in healthy crop and higher yield. How does Vici Routz GR work? Vici Routz GR improves the overall soil health by increasing and activating the beneficial [...] beneficial microbes in the soil and near root zone. Application of Vici Routz GR Broadcast homogeneously to the plant’s root zone. Granules can also be applied [...] – Bacillus megaterium 5*10^7 CFU / g in 3 Kg Granules. Each 3 kg Vici Routz GR contains 100 g. of other actives. Soil Probiotic consortium 2% Organic