• Unauthorized Sellers: A Notice to Our Loyal Customers

  May 7, 2024

  different from those listed on the package will have a negative effect on quality and function. If needed sachets can be stored for 1-2 weeks from the week [...] be a problem, however almost all of our products need to be used within 1-2 days after receipt from us. Storing any products for any length of time, past [...] the plants, they are no longer viable. Please do not purchase any sachets from resellers if you do not know how they were stored OR if they are past their

• Six Ways to Identify the Cannabis Aphid

  May 24, 2024

  using aphid parasitoids due to their dependency on the aphid species. The majority of all aphid samples brought to us from indoor cannabis crops is either [...] rufiabdominale ). Here are Six Ways to Properly Identify the Cannabis Aphid: 1. For ID purposes, it’s crucial to use wingless adults for identification [...] are white and almost 1/3 of their body length. 6. Do not rely on the color of the aphid. Colors will range from a cream color to pale yellow during a long

• Important message with regards to the upcoming holidays!

  November 26, 2020

  Canada Post) Due to an increase in the volume of packages being shipped during the holiday season, you may experience delays from November 1st to December 31st [...] December 28th for delivery in week 1 (week of Jan. 4th, 2021) Our office will be closed: December 24 to 25th, 2020 and January 1st, 2021 Deliveries via courier [...] Important message with regards to the upcoming holidays! Adjustment to Customer order deadlines: Monday, December 21st for delivery in week 53 (week of

• Stick it to Pests: The Power of Mass Trapping

  May 17, 2024

  ability to impede the migration of pests within a grow room or greenhouse. Insects naturally move from one section of the controlled environment to another [...] enough away from artificial lights. The lights have been known to melt the cards (if the lights release a lot of heat). Finally, if you are trying to capture [...] where pest pressure is expected to be high, increase mass trapping by applying roller traps to each post row, prior to crop planting, at head height and

• Pollination checklist outdoor

  positioning, wait 30 minutes before opening the little doors to give the bumblebees to time to become calm again. Transportation and shaking movements can [...] crop immediately after delivery, or a maximum of one day later, to allow the bumblebees to gather food. Position the hives evenly throughout the plot for [...] are able to complement each other's pollination work and can therefore be released into the same crops. Position a bumblebee hive at least 100 metres away

• Canadian Thrips in Greenhouses & Grow Rooms

  September 19, 2024

  known for their ability to rapidly develop pesticide resistance. This medium-sized species, 1.0-1.2 mm long, can vary from yellow to brown depending on the [...] growers to be vigilant regarding thrips control. The three largest challenges in thrips management are: (1) Ability to rapidly develop resistance to common [...] there are over 7000 species, coming in a small array of colors from white to yellow and black to brown. They also have a diverse range of ecosystem functions

• Japanese beetle

  actions were taken to prevent further spread. The Japanese beetle is on the A2 list of the European Plant Protection Organization (EPPO). To prevent its further [...] Japanese beetle, Popillia japonica , originates from north-eastern Asia. It was first observed in the US more than 100 years ago. Although not a pest in Japan [...] spread in Europe, occurrences outside the known area in Italy need to be reported to the National Plant Protection Authorities. Damage symptoms Skeletonized

• FAQ Nematodes

  FAQs Beneficial nematodes 1. Nematodes in general What are nematodes? Nematodes are microscopically small (0.6 to 1 mm), unsegmented worms that occur [...] cause harm to plants. However, entomopathogenic nematodes are 100% safe for plants, animals and humans. This is because only insects can be host to this group [...] can overwinter. However, this is never to the extent that enough nematodes are available in spring to be able to have a sufficiently controlling effect

• Spidex Vital: Your Vital partner in spider mite control

  can start laying eggs after release and don’t needs to get energy from spider mite from the field to develop the eggs. This will increase the population [...] more than 50 years ago. From day one this predatory mite formed the foundation of our spider mite control. Over time it grew to be one of the most important [...] greater impact on spider mite control: Spidex Vital Born to fight Spidex Vital predatory mites are born to fight your spider mites . It gives you the best control

• Tetrapar

  the parasitoid are covered with a mucilaginous substance and are attached to the body wall of the psyllid nymph. The larvae are ecoparasitic and are located [...] sparse hairs. Famales are 0.5-2.0mm long, with club-shaped antennae with numerous short hairs. Visual effect Parasitized nymphs of the psyllid become re [...] the introduction of Tetrapar during the morning or in the late afternoon, to avoid high temperatures and radiation. Dosage The dosage of Tetrapar depends