• Rice

  January 1, 1970

  actually the seed of two particular species of grass: Oryza sativa (Asian rice) or Oryza glaberrima (African rice). Rice is a serial grain and the most popular [...] popular staple food for a large part of the world population, especially in Asia. Rice is a monocotyledon and is usually cultivated as an annual plant. [...] however, it can be grown as a perennial and can produce a ratoon crop for as long as 30 years. The edible seeds of the plant (caryopsis) are usually between

• Cotton aphid

  January 1, 1970

  including the cucumber mosaic virus. Nymphs and adults extract nutrients from the plant and disturb the balance of growth hormones. As a result, the plant’s [...] melon, pepper and many ornamental plants such as chrysanthemum and kalanchoe. The cotton aphid ( Aphis gossypii ) is distributed throughout the world but prefers [...] to deformed leaves or, if the infestation occurs early enough in the season, the death of young plants. Retarded growth and defoliation reduce yield. Plant

• Fall Armyworm

  January 1, 1970

  different 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 [...] 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 and measure 13 to 17 mm [...] 150-200 and can lay up to 2000 eggs in a lifetime. Eggs are white, pinkish or light green and spherical, and are usually laid on the underside of the leaves

• Predatory insects

  January 1, 1970

  skilled in controlling whitefly and caterpillars but also contributes to the control of spider mites , aphids , and leaf miner larvae. For thrips control [...] control, particularly in controlling aphids and spider mites . Gall midges have a unique and interesting life cycle that contributes to their effectiveness as [...] populations, gall midges contribute to the overall health of plants and help maintain a balanced ecosystem without the need for chemical pesticides. Koppert

• Cottony soft rot

  January 1, 1970

  apothecia (fruiting bodies) containing ascospores. The mycelium infects the stem base and the roots, whereas the ascospores infect the above-ground plant parts [...] mycelium is produced by the germinating sclerotia. The fungus grows quite rapidly inside the plant and kills the host cells. On the infected plant tissue [...] can easily be seen with the naked eye and look like rat droppings. The symptoms may occur on stems but also on leaves, fruits and pods. Root infection often

• Lurem-TR

  January 1, 1970

  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 [...] shelters and are more attracted to the sticky traps. Presentation Dispenser containing the kairomone. Numbers per package Each package contains 20 dispensers [...] Lurem-TR increases the attraction of thrips to blue and yellow sticky traps and thus ensures earlier discovery of the pest. Pests Several thrips species

• Aphidius ervi

  January 1, 1970

  Because of this, the disturbance of aphid colonies can have a serious impact. The aphids can be spread through the crop, and it has been shown that mortality [...] remains dry and is not moved from its introduction site for at least a few days The dosage of Ervipar depends on climate, crop and aphid density and should [...] be of the same size. The parasitization behaviour resembles Aphidius colemani , however, Aphidius ervi is more aggressive and can even pursue the aphid

• Swirski-Mite LD

  January 1, 1970

  species and eggs and larvae of whitefly . Crops Do not use in tomato. Mode of action Predatory mites multiply in the sachet and disperse into the crop over [...] in the crop, not exposed to direct sunlight Sachets already have an exit hole Hold sachets by the cardboard strip at the top, to avoid damaging the predatory [...] predatory mites Dosage The dosage of Swirski-Mite LD depends on climate, crop and pest density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation

• Swirski-Mite Plus

  January 1, 1970

  species and eggs and larvae of whitefly . Crops Do not use in tomato. Mode of action Predatory mites multiply in the sachet and disperse into the crop over [...] in the crop, not exposed to direct sunlight Sachets already have an exit hole Hold sachets by the cardboard strip at the top, to avoid damaging the predatory [...] predatory mites Dosage The dosage of Swirski-Mite Plus depends on climate, crop and pest density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation

• IPM app

  January 1, 1970

  a Scout App and an online Dashboard. The Scout App works with GPS outdoors and has an intuitive user interface. The Dashboard gives the grower insight [...] increase the efficacy of control agents, thereby reducing the need for pesticides and increasing crop health and yield. For more information and a demo visit [...] for sustainable food production and increased pesticide restrictions. Scouting is a significant part of pest management which can assist the grower to make