• Amblyseius andersoni

  deutonymph, and adult. Eggs are laid on the underside of leaves, often in the axil of veins. They are oval, white and are approximately 0.14 mm in diameter [...] Adults are about 0.5 mm in size. Predatory mites are usually found on the lower surface of the leaves, often in the corner of the main vein and lateral [...] and have a flat, elongated body. They are roughly 0.4 mm in length. Males are smaller than females. The mites are very mobile and actively search for food

• Transforming crop protection: the rise of predatory mites

  July 21, 2025

  control in Spain. A passion for insects – and a new beginning in Almeria After studying biology in Granada with a focus on entomology, José moved to Almeria [...] Amblyseius swirskii to combat whitefly and thrips in Campo de Cartagena and Almeria greenhouses - two pests that had become nearly impossible to manage with chemical [...] solution for growers - and it triggered a real shift in mentality in Almeria.” Scaling up: strawberries, citrus, and beyond From greenhouses to open fields, the

• Cannabis aphid

  form appears in late summer. Early in the season, the aphids are nearly colourless to pale yellow, and as the days become shorter, they change to light green [...] the female lays her eggs on leaves, flowers and stems to overwinter and produce the next generation of aphids in the spring. In greenhouses, sexual reproduction [...] originating from Colorado in 2016 and is now widespread throughout that state and Oregon. Its range also includes several other states and parts of Canada. The

• Chrysopa-E

  material Dosage The dosage of Chrysopa-E depends on climate, crop and pest density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Introduction rates [...] prey and suck their body fluids. Visual effect Prey is sucked out, shrivelled skins are difficult to find. Chrysoperla carnea larvae are active mainly [...] evenly on leaves Avoid clusters of eggs Can be applied with Natutec Airobreez , Natutec Airbug or Natutec Airobug only when mixed with (other products) with

• Lesser house fly

  where they remain in flight as they wait to be visited by an unmated female. Female flies are less active and tend to remain close to breeding sites, where [...] um and Toxoplasma , and bacteria such as Salmonella Life cycle and appearance of the Lesser house fly Lesser house flies and other Fannia spp. are medium-sized [...] bacteria and other microorganisms in the surrounding decaying matter. They can tolerate a wide range of moisture levels and are adapted to stay near the

• Anthurium

  many flowers on the spadix. Standard varieties of anthuriums are recognized by its uniform colours and heart-shaped spathes. In many markets, red is the [...] include the obake anthuriums which are larger than the standard ones and their spathe has a more prolonged shape that comes in two or more colours. [...] About The anthurium is a flowering, perennial plant and has beautiful, long lasting flowers that come in a variety of colours. However, the ‘flower’ is actually

• Cannabis Aphid Prevention Strategies

  July 12, 2024

  Cannabis in Canada has resulted in increased clone sharing through large LPs, Micros, ACMPRS and home growers. This transition in the cannabis market resulted [...] IPM manager, or scout who wants to identify an insect in their establishment and make an informed decision on what to do next. We sell two different kinds [...] insecticides that are key for aphid control in other crops. If the Cannabis Aphid enters your garden space, it will typically come in on clones imported

• Pollination

  it comes to the production of vegetables, fruit and seed. Well pollinated crops result in considerably higher yields and improve the quality and shelf-life [...] offers a multitude of benefits to growers around the world. These flies prove to be efficient pollinators, finding their role in a diverse array of seed crops [...] anther to stigma on the same flower it is called self-pollination. Cross pollination, is the transfer of pollen from the anther of one flower to the stigma

• Black vine weevil

  larvae pupate in spring in the soil. The depth where the pupae can be found varies between 2 and 20 cm. Pupae are white to cream coloured and 7 - 10 mm long [...] a pest in many ornamental crops (e.g. rhododendron, cyclamen and azalea), as well as in strawberries and other fruit crops in both temperate and sub-tropical [...] translucent to pinkish body and a reddish brown head. These larvae live in the root zone in the soil where they feed on the roots. They are legless, roughly

• Early blight

  only known stage in all Alternaria species is the asexual stage. Conidia and mycelium overwinter in the soil and on crop residues and cause primary infection [...] two to three days later and sporulation within five days. Infection is both direct and through wounds and stomata. Spores are dispersed by wind and in some [...] presents itself as spots on leaves, petals and stems. These spots can be distinguished by the dark and brown concentric rings that are caused by sporulation