Fall Armyworm

parts of the host plant, depending on the crop, the stage of crop development, and the age of the larvae. On maize, young larvae usually feed on leaves [...] a distinct white inverted Y-shaped mark on the front of the head and four large spots on the upper surface of the last segment. Pupae are reddish brown [...] been found in Africa too. The caterpillars of fall armyworms feed on the leaves, stems and reproductive parts of more than 100 plant species causing major

Wheat bunt

remain green longer than healthy heads. The glumes are opened either on some or on all spikelets, showing the bunt (smut spore) they contain, which is larger [...] bunt. Life cycle and appearance of Wheat bunt Tilletia tritici and Tilletia laevis survive as teliospores in the soil or on seed. These teliospores germinate [...] risk of infection by Triticum tritici and Triticum laevis . Since Triticum controversa mostly attacks the 2-3 leaf stage, this is less effective for this

Spical

before use Push the centre of the cap to open the dosage hole Sprinkle material on leaves Make sure the material remains on the leaves for at least a few [...] distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Environmental conditions Neoseiulus californicus is most effective at te [...] Mini-Airbug, Natutec Airbug or Natutec Airobug Dosage The dosage of Spical depends on climate, crop and pest density and should always be adjusted to the

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Dwarf bunt

appearance of Dwarf bunt Tilletia controversa survives as teliospores in the soil or on seed. The soil-borne teliospores are the main source of primary infection [...] remain green longer than healthy heads. The glumes are opened either on some or on all spikelets, showing the bunt (smut spore) they contain, which is larger [...] risk of infection by Triticum tritici and Triticum laevis . Since Triticum controversa mostly attacks the 2-3 leaf stage, this is less effective for this

Fusarium spp.

sulphureum (Dry rot of potato): Potato ( Solanum tuberosum) Fusarium solani : Members of the Fusarium solani species complex (FSSC) are capable of causing disease [...] turn yellow and wilt, mostly on one side of the plant. Finally, the whole plant wilts. Other symptoms are brown discolouration of the xylem vessels, which [...] infection decreases the baking quality of wheat and brewing qualities of barley. Furthermore, mycotoxins are produced, of which DON (deoxynivalenol) is the

Aphids

yield loss. Effective aphid control is essential for maintaining healthy, productive crops. Biological control of aphids uses a combination of natural enemies [...] ( tobacco aphid ) on various vegetable and ornamental crops. Aphis gossypii ( cotton aphid ), mainly on Cucurbitaceae, but also on chrysanthemums, and [...] ( potato aphid ), mainly on Solanaceae and various ornamental crops. Aulacorthum solani ( glasshouse potato aphid ), mainly on Solanaceae and various ornamental

Spical Ulti-Mite

distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Environmental conditions Neoseiulus californicus is most effective at te [...] not use in tomato. Mode of action Predatory mites reproduce within the sachet and gradually disperse into the crop over a period of several weeks. Using their [...] top, to avoid damaging the predatory mites Dosage The dosage of Spical Ulti-Mite depends on climate, crop and pest density and should always be adjusted

Glasshouse potato aphid

piercing of the lower leaves in the crop can cause deformed growth above with lumpy leaves and curled leaf margins. The immediate effects of piercing by [...] by a number of darker bands, and their length exceeds that of the body. The legs are also long, there are two distinctive dark green spots on the abdomen [...] are produced) lifecycles. There is no alternation of hosts, and the two types of life cycles occur on the same host plant. The aphid can overwinter not

Southern blight

affected plants present girdling of the stem, which causes wilting of the upper part, necrosis, loss of leaves, and death of the plant. Symptoms begin with [...] aqueous lesions on the stem. As the damage progresses, it causes darkening and rotting of the stem, resulting in the destruction of the cortex and the [...] observed on the plant’s stem, which may also develop on the adjacent soil. Spherical sclerotia, which are initially white and then darken, also form on this