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

  April 25, 2024

  black birds may feast on the damaged turf. How to Check for an Infestation in your Lawn? To check if your lawn is infested with white grubs or leatherjackets [...] square foot, it is time to act. Biological Control with Nematodes One effective method of controlling white grubs and leatherjackets is using entomopathogenic [...] deceased grubs. Application and Timing For control against white grubs, it is best to apply the Larvanem nematodes between late August and early September

• European corn borer

  Ostrinia nubilali s), is a severe pest of maize and has also been reported to attack apple, strawberries, peppers and other plants. It is present in Europe [...] and overlap like tiles on a roof. The average number of eggs per egg mass is 30. The larvae are up to 25 mm long; body pale purplish brown to brownish [...] brownish and dark spots with a pale centre at the base of the hairs. The head is brown to brownish black. The pupae are up to 2 cm long and light to dark reddish

• Trianum effectively controls Pythium in cucumber

  vigour and is suited to exposure levels above 180 micromol. But the variety has a slightly weaker root base than other varieties. ‘This is another reason [...] Phythium at a very acceptable level. Treatment with Trianum is easy, requires very little labour, and is reasonably priced.’ [...] Cucumber grower Kees Hendriks (Qcumber) explains how his plant protection strategy has moved from integrated to ‘almost’ biological, using fewer and fewer

• Harnessing the Power of Parasitic Wasps

  March 21, 2024

  for managing these whiteflies in greenhouse vegetable/ornamental crops and how parasitism-based and host-feeding based control methods both play a crucial [...] like other whitefly damage (detailed above), however the Bemisia Whitefly is also known to transfer viruses through enzyme injection. This discolors fruit [...] control methods are needed for this pest. Parasitism-Based Control Parasitism is a biological control method that involves using natural predators, in this

• Maximize pollination in tomato

  that the hive is placed horizontally for optimal functioning. Protection against elements Protecting the hive from adverse weather conditions is essential [...] you with valuable insights, step-by-step instructions, and expert tips on how to successfully integrate commercial bumblebees into your tomato cultivation [...] assess the bumblebees' pollination activity. A single visit by a bumblebee is typically sufficient for successful pollination. Fruit setting occurs once

• Amblydromalus limonicus

  us limonicus is not recommended as it is hindered by the glandular hairs on the stems and leaves and does not build up a population. How to use Amblydromalus [...] Amblydromalus limonicus is a species of predatory mite known for its role in biological pest control . Amblydromalus limonicus is a natural enemy of various [...] chemical pesticides. Amblydromalus limonicus is valued for its effectiveness at relatively low temperatures and is especially recommended to suppress high densities

• Caterpillar control with nematodes

  humidity is high (> 75%) continuously for several hours after application Temperature is ideally within optimal range of 13 – 30 °C. Solar radiation is low [...] armyworm (Spodoptera exigua), and Mirid bugs such as Nesidiocoris tenuis. How nematodes control caterpillars Beneficial nematodes are an effective tool [...] evenings or early mornings are suitable timings for application. An adjuvant is recommended. Check the Entonem and Capsanem product page for detailed advice

• Mycotal - Effective at lower temperatures

  to you crop in a later stage. Therefore, it is crucial to eliminate pests in wintertime, when pest pressure is still low. In this way you start the new season [...] beneficial insects time to Click here to learn more about Mycotal Biocontrol is our nature build up a standing army before new pests enter from outside the [...] lower temperatures • Control pests during colder periods of the year How fast do viable spores germinate Germination of viable spores (%) into colonies

• Tree specialist Wolterinck: Control of oak processionary caterpillar with Entonem

  Wolterinck BV in Beltrum, the Netherlands, is a specialist in tree care and weed control and works on behalf of local authorities and governmental bodies [...] processionary caterpillar. ‘We’ve been using nematodes for years. The product is our preferred method over products based on Bacillus thuringiensis , which [...] nematodes or of nematodes plus Bacillus thuringiensis -based products. ‘That is effective around ten days in and if the trees have at least 30% of their leaf

• Green peach aphid

  peach tree, is native, however it is now a pest with a world-wide distribution. The green peach aphid ( Myzus persicae subsp. persicae ) is a particularly [...] persicae subsp. persicae ) is the most important vector of viral diseases. It can transmit at least 100 different viruses and is thus rightfully feared by [...] reproduction is asexual, the young aphids are born as developed nymphs. They immediately start to feed on plant sap and grow rapidly. When reproduction is sexual