Ornamentals Advisory Blog
Spotlight on Biostimulants
11.10.2021
What is a Biostimulant? A substance or micro-organism that, when applied to seeds, plants, or on the...
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Take the stress out of plant health
02.08.2021
A relatively new type of plant health product which complements both crop protection and nutrition...
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Biopesticides make the grade
29.07.2021
Last time we focused on why biopesticides and biostimulants are featuring more in growers’ IPM...
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Compatibility of pesticides with natural enemies used in integrated pest management
23.07.2021
Integrated Pest Management Programmes (IPM) require the use of a wide variety of methods in the...
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Biostimulants - the emerging technology
12.07.2021
There comes a point when an emerging technology moves from the ‘alternative’ to the mainstream – no...
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Nematodes Awareness Alert
05.07.2021
Nematodes are microscopic, eel-like roundworms. The most troublesome species are those that live and...
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Nematode Management Webinar – re-watch to increase your knowledge!
16.06.2021
Following on from our successful webinar on Nematode Management Webinar, as promised you can now re...
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Be on the lookout for False Codling Moth and other caterpillars
14.06.2021
False codling moth also known as Thaumatotibia leucotreta is a native pest to sub-Saharan Africa and...
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Watch out for thrips on your farm
19.05.2021
Thrips, order Thysanoptera, are tiny, slender insects with fringed wings. They feed by puncturing...
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Take control of leaf miners
19.05.2021
Biology of the pests Adult leaf miners are small (1.8 mm), yellow and black flies that are about the...
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Spotlight on leaf spot diseases
19.04.2021
Fungal leaf spots are the most common and obvious diseases present during ornamental crop production...
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Focus on Powdery Mildew
19.04.2021
Powdery mildews are among of the most common diseases of ornamentals; many flowers, vegetables, and...