• Flies

  shore flies are mainly a problem in greenhouses. Their larvae live in the ground and prefer moist substrates that is rich in organic matter. Although they [...] fly larvae in the soil, while traps and attractants reduce adult populations and support monitoring. With Koppert’s biological solutions for flies, professional [...] Solutions for fly control Learn more about The adult form of the onion fly Delia antiqua What are flies? There are several flies that are pests in agriculture

• Pierce's disease of grapevine

  depends on the plant species: in peach, bacteria are found in high numbers in the roots, whereas in plum, high numbers are found in leaves and fruits. The bacteria [...] die. This happens faster in younger vines than in older ones and faster in susceptible cultivars (within 2-3 years) than in more tolerant cultivars, which [...] vectors or dormant plants. In citrus, the bacteria can be transferred in seed used for propagation. The bacteria are limited in many regions by winter conditions

• Whitefly

  retarded. In full sunlight, leaves can wilt and drop. Such leaf damage can in turn influence the development of fruit and lead to a reduction in yield. By [...] are very effective for whitefly control. Sticky traps help monitor and capture adult whiteflies. With Koppert’s biological solutions for whitefly, professional [...] widespread, polyphagous and are broadly comparable in outline. Whitefly damage The larvae need a lot of nutrients for growth, and thus consume a large quantity

• Citrus

  the Malay Archipelago. Some citrus species have been present in the Mediterranean basin for centuries. Since citrus originates from these warmer climates [...] Temperatures not falling below −2 °C (28 °F) are required for successful cultivation. Theses trees thrive in a consistent sunny, humid environment with fertile [...] and tangerines and to a lesser extent, tangelos. Oranges account for the greatest value in terms of production; followed by grapefruit, lemons and tangerines

• Plant Disease Management

  appearance. Look for any unusual signs, such as yellowing leaves, wilting, unusual growth patterns, spots, or lesions. Early detection allows for swift intervention [...] planting the same crop in the same location year after year. Rotating crops disrupts disease cycles and reduces the buildup of pathogens in the soil. Diseas [...] the use of disease-resistant plant varieties. Opt for plant varieties that have been specifically bred for disease resistance. These varieties are inherently

• Charcoal rot

  source of infection. Optimum conditions for this fungus are temperatures above 32 °C and dry conditions. In field crops in temperate regions it is therefore [...] and appearance of Charcoal rot The fungus survives in the soil and on crop residues as microsclerotia. In corn stalks, survival of up to 1.5 years has been [...] Charcoal rot Plant in fields with no history of the disease Use disease-free planting material Rotate with non-host crops to reduce inoculum in the soil Minimize

• Brown root rot, corky root rot

  lycopersici survives in the soil and in buried tomato roots as microsclerotia. The microsclerotia germinate and produce mycelium that in turn infect the roots [...] Damage symptoms The first signs of this disease, are poorly looking plants in localized areas of the greenhouse or field. The affected plants may wilt. [...] horizontal bands on the roots with lengthwise cracks. No discoloration is present in the xylem tissues which distinguishes it from wilts caused by Verticillium

• Crop Monitoring and Scouting

  involves a close inspection of plants for signs of stress, pests, diseases. This practice proves invaluable for early issue identification and prompt action [...] detection. Identifying pests and diseases early allows for targeted control measures, reducing the need for excessive pesticide use. This not only reduces costs [...] thrive. Digital scouting apps In the digital age, scouting is aided by mobile apps that can catalog and analyse data in real time. These tools streamline

• Black rot of carrots

  General The only known stage in all Alternaria species is the asexual stage. Conidia and mycelium overwinter in the soil and on crop residues and cause [...] type of carrot disease can spread to the flowers (especially dangerous in crops for seed production) and to the crown. Lesions of black rot of carrots ( [...] 90% or when the leaves are wet. Small differences in optimum temperatures occur between species, but in general, the risk of Alternaria infection is larger

• Cottony soft rot

  Sclerotinia sclerotiorum ) overwinters as sclerotia and mycelium in dead and living plant material in or on the ground. Sclerotia germinate at temperatures between [...] mycelium grows on the lesions, giving this disease its name cottony soft rot. In the mycelium, big, dark sclerotia are formed. They can easily be seen with [...] and the roots, whereas the ascospores infect the above-ground plant parts. In greenhouses, usually only mycelium is produced by the germinating sclerotia