Aphidius ervi

adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction preventively soon after planting of the crop. Introduction rates typically range from 0.25-2 per m [...] internal tissues. They use their mouthparts to puncture the aphid and consume its bodily fluids, ultimately leading to the host's demise. In environments where [...] been widely utilized in various agricultural regions around the world due to its effectiveness. An Aphidius ervi female wasp can parasitize hundreds of

Open field pollination

Bumblebees visit up to two times more flowers and transfer up to 2,7 times more pollen than honeybees to give growers a flying start to optimal pollination [...] impressive adaptability to diverse weather conditions due to their ability to regulate body temperature. This unique feature allows them to remain active across [...] and contributes to the development of more uniform and larger fruits and vegetables, ultimately leading to increased yields. Adaptability to weather conditions

Chafers

generally in June and July and land on trees to mate. During the night the females move to the ground to lay their eggs. Eggs are shiny and white. The [...] weeks and the larvae start to feed on roots. The larvae are white-coloured, C-shaped grubs, with a yellow-brown head, and up to 30 mm long when fully grown [...] adults are not harmful. Damage symptoms Larval feeding on the roots can lead to yellowing and wilting of plants. Damage can be severe on young plants and

Buxatrap

escape and are easy to detect, count and identify. Trapping males also aids in reducing the number of eggs laid by females as they fail to mate. Presentation [...] Cydalima perspectalis ). Crops Box trees Mode of action The Buxatrap needs to be used in combination with Pherodis pheromone dispensers. The dispensers [...] hanging string. Preparation For each Buxatrap two Pherodis dispensers need to be used Place the Pherodis pheromone dispensers in the canisters Assemble

Spidex Vital FAQ

red-orange colour. This takes 1-2 days. 2 2. Application Why does it have a different colour than the Spidex I’m used to? During production of Spidex Vital [...] control with Spidex Vital, compared to the regular Spidex. Does anything change to the rate of application? No, continue to introduce Spidex Vital in the numbers [...] you recommend your customers to obtain the best pest control. Does anything change to the mode of application? No, continue to introduce Spidex Vital the

Stratiolaelaps scimitus (Hypoaspis miles)

not feed. Nymphs and adults prey mainly in the upper 1-2 cm of the soil. Adult females consume up to 4.5 thrips pupae per day. Life cycle of Stratiolaelaps [...] plant stems and offer a sustainable and environmentally friendly alternative to chemical pesticides. Stratiolaelaps scimitus for pest control Stratiolaelaps [...] the contents. Stratiolaelaps scimitus is a generalist predator. In addition to soil-dwelling thrips stages, it also feeds on fly larvae, mites, springtails

Lurem-TR

Preparation Twist the top of the dispenser to activate the release of the kairomone. Application Hang the dispenser next to the sticky trap Place the sticky trap [...] Lurem-TR increases the attraction of thrips to blue and yellow sticky traps and thus ensures earlier discovery of the pest. Pests Several thrips species [...] thrips more active. They appear from their shelters and are more attracted to the sticky traps. Presentation Dispenser containing the kairomone. Numbers

Early blight

spread to the flowers (especially dangerous in crops for seed production) and to the crown. Sporulation of Alternaria occurs at temperatures from 2-4 °C [...] specific symptoms. Damage symptoms Alternaria solani causes small green to dark brown spots to occur on leaves. Those spots then turn into dark brown angular lesions [...] A. brassicae and A. brassicicola : adjust the sowing date to avoid conditions conducive to infection. In greenhouses: avoid high RH. Prevent plant diseases

Amblydromalus limonicus

alternative to chemical pesticides. Amblydromalus limonicus is valued for its effectiveness at relatively low temperatures and is especially recommended to suppress [...] slightly larger. The larvae of Amblydromalus limonicus have to feed. If they do not have access to food, they develop very slowly and the mortality is high [...] colour can vary according to the prey eaten and they are sometimes greenish in colour when they take fluids from the leaves. Due to their size and colour they

Black rot of carrots

infection and this may lead to death of seedlings. From the primary infection of leaves, this type of carrot disease can spread to the flowers (especially [...] post-harvest storage. Sporulation of Alternaria occurs at temperatures from 2-4 °C up to 28-30 °C (optimum temperatures lie between 15 and 28 °C) and at a relative [...] A. brassicae and A. brassicicola : adjust the sowing date to avoid conditions conducive to infection. In greenhouses: avoid high RH. Prevent plant diseases