Cryptolaemus montrouzieri

beetle Cryptolaemus montrouzieri is a species of beetle belonging to the family Coccinellidae. The beneficial insect is a small but highly effective predator [...] items Best conditions for use of Cryptolaemus montrouzieri The minimum temperature for use of Cryptobug and Cryptobug-L is 16°C/61°F. However, as Cryptolaemus [...] Cryptobug is most effective at temperatures between 25°C and 28°C (68 and 82°F). Feeding behaviour of Cryptolaemus montrouzieri All moving stages of Cryptolaemus

Onion

common onion, is a vegetable. This particular species is the most extensively produced species of the genus of Allium . The onion plant is usually a biennial [...] perennial plant. When cultivated however, the plant is mostly handled as an annual and harvested at the end of its first production season. Onions are popular [...] therefore cultivated and used for cooking all around the world. Their flesh is pungent when chopped, because it contains particular chemical elements that

Amblyseius andersoni

Amblyseius andersoni is sensitive to relative humidity below 65%. In tomato, use of Amblyseius andersoni is not recommended as it is hindered by the glandular [...] Amblyseius andersoni is a species of predatory mite and is used for biological pest control in horticulture and agriculture. These predatory mites are [...] are usually found on the lower surface of the leaves, often in the corner of the main vein and lateral veins. It is not possible to distinguish Amblyseius

Entonem keeps young orchids free from fungus gnats

the 25 weeks and you need to take curative measures. All of this costs a great deal of money and is something we want to avoid.’ To combat fungus gnats and [...] the effect of spraying Every week, Floricultura examines the action of the nematodes under a microscope. First when they have just come out of the packaging [...] Floricultura is a big name in the international orchid market. The company produces young plants of the Phalaenopsis, Cymbidium, Cambria, and Miltonia

Tomato leaf miner

tomato and melon. Loss of leaves also reduces yield. In full-grown plants of fruiting vegetable crops, however, a considerable quantity of foliage can get damaged [...] with ornamental crops, this is usually of less significance. Seedlings and young plants can be completely destroyed as a result of the direct damage caused [...] caused crop damage in many parts of the world, including North Africa, Europe and northern Asia. In warmer regions, the insect is found outdoors but in temperate

Stratiolaelaps scimitus (Hypoaspis miles)

scimitus is also known under the scientific name Hypoaspis miles . It is a soil-dwelling predatory mite occurring naturally in several parts of the world [...] Hypoaspis miles) is used for the control of the following pests: Thrips Sciarid flies (Fungus gnats) The predatory mites feed on larvae of sciarid flies [...] soil and at the base of plant stems. The reduction of the infestation level occurs at a slow but steady rate. Feeding behaviour of Stratiolaelaps scimitus

Amblyseius swirskii

Amblyseius swirskii is sensitive to relative humidity below 60%. In tomato, use of Amblyseius swirskii is not recommended as it is hindered by the glandular [...] Amblyseius swirskii is a species of predatory mite widely employed for biological pest control in agriculture. The predatory mite is an excellent biocontrol [...] swirskii is used for the control of the following pests: Thrips Whitefly Amblyseius swirskii mites actively seek out and prey on young larvae of various

Pepper weevil

the best approach is to monitor them during the cooler parts of the day, as this is when they are most active. Another recommendation is to inspect the ground [...] Overview They belong to the Curculionidae family, which is made up of more than 40,000 species. They have very hard bodies and are small in size. They [...] When you see fruit on the ground, it is clear that the crop has been very severely damaged. Lifecycle and appearance of the pepper weevil Newly hatched adults

Tomato russet mite

quickly. The damage is first seen on the lower part of the plant and moves upwards as the mites ascend. Life cycle and appearance of tomato russet mite [...] detected for the first time in Australia and is a pest in tomatoes in all areas where they are grown. Other members of the plant family Solanaceae may be affected [...] affected to a lesser extent. Damage symptoms Damage is caused by the mites sucking out the contents of plant cells. Affected leaves are slightly curled and

Sweet pepper

pepper or just pepper, is part of a specific group of cultivars that belongs to the species Capsicum annuum . These different cultivars of the sweet pepper plant [...] dark purple and brown. The sweet pepper is a very rich source of vitamin C and antioxidants. The level of carotene is even nine times higher in red peppers