• Predatory mites

  mites supports biodiversity by minimizing disruptions to the local ecosystem through the use of chemical pesticides. Easy to use and integrate: Predatory [...] deterrent to future infestations. The presence of beneficial mites can discourage pest outbreaks by creating an environment where pests are less likely to thrive [...] array of colors, ranging from pale tan and translucent to deep red or brown. The colour of predatory mites can vary according to the prey eaten. If the food

• Enhancing the efficiency of biocontrol applications with Natutec Airobreez

  biocontrol products." Thanks to its innovative double duct system, the Airobreez disperses natural enemies both from zero to one meter and within a four-meter [...] “The Airobreez has transformed our approach to biological crop protection ," says Tim from Labeau in the Netherlands. "Our greenhouse layout and equipment [...] for biological crop protection . "The device is lightweight, easy to handle, and quick to refill, making biocontrol applications both fast and effective,"

• Impatiens thrips

  Thrips cause damage to plants by piercing the cells of the surface tissues and sucking out their contents, causing the surrounding tissue to die. The resulting [...] greenhouse cultivation, having spread to many countries within the last 30 years. The thrips have mostly been able to spread as a consequence of the trade [...] Impatiens thrips (Echinothrips americanus) completes its entire development from egg to adult on the plant, specifically on the leaves. Eggs are deposited in

• Green peach aphid

  different viruses and is thus rightfully feared by many growers. Nymphs and adults extract nutrients from the plant and disturb the balance of growth hormones [...] sugars, but has a low protein content. Aphids therefore need to extract large quantities of sap to get sufficient protein. The excess sugar is secreted in the [...] greenhouses reproduction also takes place by parthenogenesis, with unfertilized viviparous females continuing to produce new generations of females. Aphids

• Corn earworm

  the ground to bury itself around 10-12 cm deep. This prepupal stage takes one to two days. It then pupates for ten to fourteen days, or three to five months [...] flowers and fruit from the host plant, as well as on the corn of immature cobs and ears. Adults of corn earworm are nocturnal, since they react to light radiation [...] entry hole as their only visible trace, which makes it necessary to open the crop to detect the pest. Life cycle and appearance of the corn earworm The

• Maximize pollination in tomato

  between one to three days, depending on environmental conditions. To evaluate pollination progress, collect approximately 20 closed flowers from different [...] guide, we will provide you with valuable insights, step-by-step instructions, and expert tips on how to successfully integrate commercial bumblebees into your [...] Within one to four hours, the bumblebee's jaw imprints on the flower, commonly known as bite marks, turn brown. These bite marks serve as indicators to assess

• Potato/tomato psyllid

  are attached to a strand which connects them to the surface of leaves and can be found on the underside and leaf edge. Hatching occurs three to seven days [...] found to be responsible for serious crop damage, both directly and indirectly, the latter causing the greatest concern and proving difficult to control [...] control. In light of this, the export of fruit from susceptible crops to some parts of Europe, and the import into Mexico, is difficult, since Candidatus Li

• Pepper weevil

  monitored, given their ability to cause huge damage. When they are already present on the crop, the best approach is to monitor them during the cooler [...] Another recommendation is to inspect the ground as well as the flowers and immature fruit, since they throw themselves to the ground and keep still when [...] flower bud, they feed on immature pollen. In both cases, they begin to feed one to four hours after hatching. In total, the larva passes through three

• Sciarid flies

  minute (0.1 to 0.25 mm) and yellowish white in colour. They are laid on the ground surface close to plant roots. The larvae can grow to 5 to 12 mm in length [...] constitute the family of Sciaridae. The species that cause most damage to crops belong to the genera Bradysia and Lycoriella . Lycoriella species are mainly [...] habitats and are attracted to a broad range of pathogenic and non-pathogenic micro-organisms for oviposition. Indirect damage is caused by the larvae and adults

• Citrus mealybug

  females extract the sap from the plant, stunting growth and causing deformation and / or yellowing of leaves, sometimes followed by defoliation. The overall [...] waxy material. They move very little. They can be distinguished from other mealy bugs by their possession of 18 pairs of relatively short wax rods round [...] and can be hard to spot. They are smaller than the females, have two pairs of wings and two long tail filaments. Their sole task is to fertilize the females