• Black root rot of cucurbits

  spots with a dark demarcation line on cucumber roots. The lesions are slightly sunken and are mostly formed around the point of attachment of lateral roots [...] commonly at temperatures of approximately 20 °C whereas at 10 °C the lesions are light-brown. The lesions can be enclosed by pseudostromata: dark coloured [...] exudations of spores. In the early stages of wilting it is hard to distinguish from other wilt diseases. The fungus can also cause black fruit rot. Life cycle

• Southern blight

  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 water [...] rarely observed. The fruiting bodies are asexual and there are no spores, forming dark brown or black sclerotia which are rounded, irregular, or compact. The [...] which may also develop on the adjacent soil. Spherical sclerotia, which are initially white and then darken, also form on this vigorous mycelium. The

• Flies

  about The adult form of the onion fly Delia antiqua What are flies? There are several flies that are pests in agriculture, horticulture and mushroom cultivation [...] Biological control of flies Flies are a common pest problem in greenhouse and field crops, where they disturb plant growth, spread diseases and affect [...] cultivation. Species that can cause damage or nuisance, are particularly small flies of the families Sciaridae (sciarid flies) and Ephydridae (shore flies)

• Tobacco whitefly

  and white wings of the adult are already clearly visible. These pupae are found on the oldest leaves. The adult emerges from the pupa via a T-shaped fissure [...] and adult. The larvae are found on the underside of young leaves and have an oval shape. The first instar larvae (crawlers) are mobile, whereas the rest [...] The adult whiteflies are often scattered over the entire plant where they deposit their eggs. This is why on one leaf all different developmental stages

• Anagyrus vladimiri

  Expand all items How to use Anagyrus vladimiri The parasitic wasp Anagyrus vladimir is available in a bottle ( Citripar ). Remove the label from the bottle according [...] te first signs of infestation appear. Introduction rates typically range from 0.1-0.5 per m 2 /release. Releases should be repeated at least 3 times at [...] larvae feed on the internal tissues of the mealybug, gradually consuming it from within. This internal feeding ensures the larval wasps have a constant and

• Cryptolaemus montrouzieri

  late third and fourth in stars are the most voracious, consuming up to 30 mealybugs per day. 226 Beetles and larvae are most active in sunny conditions [...] montrouzieri eggs are small, oval-shaped, and usually laid individually or in clusters on plant foliage or near mealybug-infested areas. They are typically y [...] leaves. Larval stage: Cryptolaemus montrouzieri larvae are the primary predatory stage. They are elongated and have a segmented body with a dark brown or

• Aphidius ervi

  available at Koppert as Ervipar . Aphidius ervi products Ervipar Expand all items How to use Aphidius ervi The parasitic wasp Aphidius ervi is available in a bottle [...] wool slabs or in Diboxes Make sure the material remains dry and is not moved from its introduction site for at least a few days The dosage of Ervipar depends [...] preventively soon after planting of the crop. Introduction rates typically range from 0.25-2 per m 2 /release. Releases should be repeated weekly during the period

• Vici Routz GR

  tolerance, disease resistance which results in healthy crop and higher yield. How does Vici Routz GR work? Vici Routz GR improves the overall soil health by [...] commonly used fertilizers. Shelf-life : Vici Routz GR is stable for 24 months from manufacturing date. Storage : Store Vici Routz GR in its original sealed [...] has been opened. Keep out of children’s reach. Note : Percentage of actives are subject to vary or change depending upon storage condition and exposure to

• Predatory insects

  Lacewings are beneficial insects known for their voracious appetite for various pests, making them valuable in biocontrol. There are different species of [...] effective solutions. Orius bugs are natural predators of thrips, helping to control their populations and protect crops from the damage caused by these pests [...] lions," are particularly effective in controlling aphids . They use their strong jaws to grasp and consume aphids at a high rate. The larvae are highly

• Crop Protection

  compromising the environment. What are biocontrol agents? Biocontrol agents refer to products and methods that are based on living organisms or their [...] alternatives to chemical pesticides or complement them so fewer chemicals are needed. With predatory insects , predatory mites , parasitic wasps , beneficial [...] , and strengthen plant resilience. The key advantages of crop protection are: Easy integration – Fits into existing farming practices, IPM, and organic