Mealybugs and scales

wingless and immobile, and covered with a hard scale (armoured scales and soft scales) or with waxy threads (mealybugs). They suck the sap of plants and are [...] mealybugs and soft scales also produce honeydew (on which moulds grow) resulting in considerable damage in ornamental and fruit crops and loss of value [...] the crop in various ways: nymphs and females extract the sap from the plant, stunting growth and causing deformation and/or yellowing of leaves, sometimes

Spider mites and other mites

spider mites and other mites Spider mites and other mite species can rapidly infest greenhouse and field crops, feeding on plant cells and causing leaf [...] die. The nymphs and adults also produce webs, and plants can be completely covered with such webs in which the mites live. The webbing and spotting on the [...] mite eggs, larvae, nymphs and adults. Predatory bugs and gall midges complement this activity by seeking out mite hotspots and reducing outbreaks quickly

Root and crown rot of strawberry

necrotic areas in crown and root of strawberry. Plant development is slow, growth is retarded and rooting is poor. Transplants look weak and may die. It is hard [...] distinguish between Pestalotiopsis clavispora and Phytophthora cactorum . Life cycle and appearance of Root and crown rot of strawberry Not much is known about [...] Pestalotiopsis clavispora in the case of root and crown rot (of strawberry), first found in The Netherlands, and Pestalotiopsis longisetula in the case of

Veni GoKlean

Disinfection of Fungi, Bacteria and Virus on plants and post harvesting. It is helpful in extending shelf life of the produce, due to its disinfection property [...] elements silver and copper has a synergistic effect to disinfects all forms of microbes. Colloidal particles cause cold injury to microbial cell and further [...] GoKlean in 1 L of water and apply on the target area. Veni GoKlean can be used for regular treatment by drip, foliar sprays, and drenching methods. Com

Biological Pest Control

a sustainable and effective long-term strategy for pest management. Additionally, as consumers and retail increasingly favour organic and environmentally [...] ecosystems and protect crops without resorting to harmful chemicals. In biological pest control, beneficial organisms like parasitic wasps and predatory [...] Biocontrol reduces the need for continuous chemical treatments. Safe for humans and pets Biocontrol methods pose no health risks to humans or domestic animals,

Apple scab

petioles and fruits and sometimes on twigs and bud scales. The lesions are olive-green. When spores are produced, the lesions become grey and fluffy. The [...] conidia extend faster and may merge. Infected fruits and leaves may fall off prematurely. The plants’ defence mechanism is to produce corky rings around the [...] asexual conidia are released and repeat the cycle of infection of new plant parts and spore production. In autumn, the fungus produces new pseudothecia in leaves

Cottony cushion scale

spp ., Casuarina spp . and Pittosporum spp ., but it can damage many types of fruit and forest trees, and ornamental shrubs and trees. Damage is mostly [...] body colour and covering of granular, white wax. The legs, antennae and body hairs are conspicuously black. The nymphs and adult females produce long, hair-like [...] sap depletion; the shoots dry up and die, and defoliation occurs. In addition, the copious quantities of honeydew produced by the scales coat the leaves,

Fusarium spp.

causes foot and/or root rot of the infected host plant, and the disease may manifest as wilting, stunting and chlorosis or lesions on the stem and/or leaves [...] roots towards the foot of the plant and enters the vascular system. Inside the vessels, the fungus produces mycelium and many spores (microconidia), which [...] different species. Fusarium is widespread and can infect a range of host crops. Many species are considered weak pathogens and can only infect wounded or stressed

Woolly apple aphid

sticky masses of “wool” may contaminate leaves and fruits and can be a nuisance at harvest time. Life cycle and appearance of Woolly apple aphid In contrast [...] origin and has been distributed to other parts of the world mainly via infested apple rootstocks. It can occasionally also be found in pear, quince and a few [...] Rosaceae. Damage symptoms Galls are often produced on infested wood. These galls may seriously disfigure young trees and nursery stock. If the galls split they

Fusarium head blight or scab

different species. Fusarium is widespread and can infect a range of host crops. Many species are considered weak pathogens and can only infect wounded or stressed [...] root rot, foot and stem rot, leaf lesions, fruit rot, fusarium head blight in cereals, such as wheat (fusarium head blight wheat) and post-harvest decay [...] decay. Life cycle and appearance of Fusarium head blight or scab Most Fusarium species only make asexual spores. Some also produce ascospores. In general