• Thrips

  One of the most distinctive features of thrips larvae is their characteristic "frass," which is a type of waste material that they produce as they feed [...] desiccated and the adjacent cells turn brown. The vigour of the plant is also reduced by loss of chlorophyll. With a serious infestation the leaves themselves [...] transmission of viruses, the best known of which is tomato spotted wilt virus (TSWV), mainly transmitted by F. occidentalis. Life cycle of thrips Thrips develop

• Wireless Beehome

  on. The moment of opening and closing the hive entrance can be controlled by a signal from the climate computer or a timer connected to the central transmitter [...] Wireless Beehome system. Download manual Dosage The range of the transmitter is 100-150 meters. Storage time after receipt The battery of the Wireless Beehome

• Long-tailed mealybug

  followed by defoliation. The overall effect is a reduction of photosynthesis and therefore the yield. Flowers and fruit often drop off. Plant sap is rich in [...] l regions, but these days it is widespread throughout the world. The range of host plants of Pseudococcus longispinus is less extensive than that of the [...] and appearance of long-tailed mealybug The long-tailed mealy bug is easily recognized by the long, posterior tail filaments, which are at least the length

• Chrysoperla carnea

  groups when the population density is particularly high. The development of the pupa is visible externally. The outer cocoon is 8 mm long and 4 mm thick. The [...] Chrysoperla carnea is used for the control of the following pests: Aphids Thrips Mealybugs Caterpillars The natural enemy Chrysoperla carnea is available at [...] carnea Chrysoperla carnea is effective in a wide temperature range including low temperatures (average > 12°C/54°F). It is most effective at 20-28°C (68-82°F)

• Open field pollination

  morning, hence the use of bumblebees, whom are early risers, is recommended. Natupol Booster is developed for crops with a short (one to four weeks) intensive [...] with extra insulation is a better choice. Long flowering crops These crops, such as apples, pears or avocados, characterized by extended blooming periods [...] number colonies is the best choice for long flowering crops. Outdoor crops pollination advice Achieving optimal pollination in outdoor crops is vital for ensuring

• Spider mites and other mites

  healthy and strong is essential. Regular monitoring of your plants for early signs of plant mites is also critical. This can be done by scouting the plants [...] foundation of control by feeding on spider mite eggs, larvae, nymphs and adults. Predatory bugs and gall midges complement this activity by seeking out mite [...] the leaves, with the affected areas curling and twisting. This damage is caused by the mites feeding on the plant tissue, which disrupts the growth and

• Spidex Vital Plus – Effective spider mite control in a sachet

  The sachet application is more time efficient, which offers potential savings on labour. Easy application Spidex Vital Plus is easy to use. Introduce the [...] Give spider mite hotspots no chance The innovative rearing system created by the sachets of Spidex Vital Plus allows Phytoseiulus persimilis to multiply [...] spider mite infestation in your crop. Hotspots of spider mites are enclosed by a ‘dam’ of predatory mites giving spider mites no chance to break out further

• Phytoseiulus persimilis

  outbreak is quickly and effectively dealt with, but the disadvantage is that it disappears rapidly in the absence of suitable prey. When prey is in short [...] The predatory mite Phytoseiulus persimilis is by far the most important natural enemy of Two-spotted spider mite (Tetranychus urticae) and has been used [...] mite is roughly twice that of the spider mite, the number of predatory mites increases rapidly, and they quickly reduce the spider mite population by predation

• Shallot aphid

  host plant for overwintering and there is no sexual stage in the life cycle. No eggs are produced. Myzus ascalonicus is cold hardy and overwinters in sheltered [...] General The shallot aphid, Myzus ascalonicus , is extremely polyphagous. It feeds on crops such as onions, shallots, strawberries, lettuce, brassicas and [...] and potatoes and many ornamentals . The shallot aphid is cosmopolitan and widely spread in Europe. Damage symptoms Feeding of shallot aphid on strawberries

• Tarnished plant bug

  bug) is native to North America, and it is especially common across the eastern half of the continent, from northern Canada to southern Mexico. It is one [...] subclasses Rosidae and Asteridae . Producers can help prevent infestations by eliminating weed hosts (butterweed, goldenrod, fleabane, etc.) nearby, cultivating [...] off; Leaves developing from damaged buds are ragged and discolored; Flowering is delayed, flowers fall without forming fruit or fruit falls without maturing;