• Do you think you have Cannabis Pests?

  June 27, 2024

  caused by the flowering photoperiod that occurs in the flowering stage of the cannabis production cycle. This stage triggers a portion of the population [...] identify the cannabis aphid , read here: Six Ways to Identify the Cannabis Aphid For Cannabis Aphids we have found that the following products do have some [...] overtime you will learn the telltale signs of pests, the damage they create, and how to properly control them. Quarantine The first step to a pest free

• Navigating the Whitefly Battle

  March 6, 2024

  to as the crawler stage and the fourth larval stage considered the pupal stage. Below are the differences between the Greenhouse Whitefly and the Bemisia [...] taking most of the adults out of the equation. The parasitoids will be working lower in the crop where the L3/L4 whiteflies are. Hint: Do not use entom [...] , it may also sting the mesophyll of the plant (the part of a leaf between the two thin surface layers), potentially damaging the fruits. It requires abundant

• Harnessing the Power of Parasitic Wasps

  March 21, 2024

  deposit their eggs on the newest plant growth and develop sequentially down the plant as the crop matures, severely damaging the crop in numerous ways [...] plant sap by piercing the plant’s vascular system with their needle-like mouthparts. This feeding robs the energy reserves, weakens the plant, and reduces [...] scatter their eggs all over the plant, causing extensive and multifaceted damage to the crop. Some of the damage will be just like other whitefly damage (detailed

• Six Ways to Identify the Cannabis Aphid

  May 24, 2024

  to their dependency on the aphid species. The majority of all aphid samples brought to us from indoor cannabis crops is either the Cannabis Aphid ( Phorodon [...] visible on the dorsal (top) side of the abdomen; however, these lines can be very difficult to see. 3. MOST IMPORTANT: There will be two finger horn like projections [...] tubercles) at the base of each antenna. These can be visible with a 10x hand lens and good lighting. 4. Bulbous (swollen) hairs on the horn like projections

• The journey of sustainable citrus farming in agriculture

  have not only proven to be successful but also reduced the reliance on chemical pesticides. The path to environmental friendly farming Dedicated to sustainable [...] agriculture. Through innovative techniques and the embrace of biological control measures, farmers like him are shaping a more responsible agricultural [...] Faced with different pests, he sought alternative solutions, leading to the adoption of biological control methods. He has been actively controlling mealybugs

• Stick it to Pests: The Power of Mass Trapping

  May 17, 2024

  tropical houseplants, place the cards above the top of the canopy, but make sure the cards are far enough away from artificial lights. The lights have been known [...] of the tomato plants in the path of the whiteflies, we intercept and capture them, thus preventing the migration and subsequent infestation in other parts [...] sticky cards within the crop canopy. In tall crops like cucumbers, tomatoes, and peppers, position cards just above the top of the canopy and adjust while

• Transforming crop protection: the rise of predatory mites

  September 8, 2025

  mites now form the backbone of protocols tackling invasive pests like Thrips parvispinus and Scirtothrips in peppers. The power of mites and the role of research [...] beyond From greenhouses to open fields, the success of Swirski-Mite opened the door to other applications. The team developed protocols for controlling [...] increasingly effective defence against pests - without the downsides of chemicals. The influence of the Spanish research department in Almería and Águilas

• Amazone Plants continues the path of organic cultivation

  complex. The plants in the propagation phase enter the processing hall every nine weeks. During the nine week period that the plants are in the greenhouse [...] During the initial few years, the anthurium company owned by Lex Scheffers and Fred van Zijl did not immediately have the wind at its back but the business [...] proportion of the growing plants. In the end, everything more or less turned out fine – the plants in 12 cm pots were sold in 14 cm pots in the summer, and

• Mastering the Battle Against Lawn Pests: White Grubs and Leatherjacket Edition

  April 25, 2024

  during the spring poses a challenge for the nematodes as the white grubs have grown over the winter (3rd instar), making it more difficult for the nematodes [...] days. The offspring of the nematodes then feed on the deceased grubs. Application and Timing For control against white grubs, it is best to apply the Larvanem [...] Utilize the product promptly or store it between 2-6°C, ensuring usage before the best before date printed on the package. When preparing to apply the product

• Spider Mite Predators; Choosing the Best Biological For Your Situation

  July 24, 2024

  various environments, including the underside of leaves, inside flowers, and in the soil (depending on the species). They are the optimal choice for most spider [...] acarisuga ) is the only commercially available gall midge species for spider mites. It is sold in the pupa form. Once placed in the crop the pupa emerges [...] to select the appropriate predator based on the specific conditions and mite species present to ensure effective control. Understanding the primary classes