• Protected vegetables

  increasingly stringent regulations on pesticide use, making it easier for growers to comply with legal requirements. Common pests in vegetable crops Vegetable pests [...] and thrips. Diseases in vegetable crops There are different types of diseases in vegetable crops that cause harm to the plants and its fruits. Common vegetable [...] management in vegetable crops Biofungicides are an important tool in the arsenal of sustainable farming practices for controlling diseases in vegetable

• Koppert One

  into pesticide side effects on beneficial insects and pollinators Pesticides can impact natural enemies and pollinators in multiple ways. Koppert One Side [...] - Digital platform for biological crop protection Koppert One is your all-in-one digital platform designed to simplify and strengthen biological crop [...] protection . By combining expert knowledge, smart tools, and real-time data, it empowers growers to make faster, more confident decisions. With integrated

• Phytoseiulus persimilis

  is that it disappears rapidly in the absence of suitable prey. When prey is in short supply, mainly adult females will leave the prey patch in search of [...] mite (Tetranychus urticae) and has been used in many crops worldwide, mainly in greenhouses, but also in outdoor crops such as strawberries. This predatory [...] first biological control agent used commercially in greenhouses and Koppert’s very first product in 1967. It is a specialist predator of spider mites and can

• Amblyseius andersoni

  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 veins. It is not [...] 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. The larvae [...] relative humidity below 65%. In tomato, use of Amblyseius andersoni is not recommended as it is hindered by the glandular hairs on the stems and leaves and

• Get Rid of Thrips Naturally Using Predator Mites!

  May 21, 2024

  predators in Canada. One of the most important things to keep in mind when using predatory mites for thrips control is that they primarily feed on the first [...] they can reproduce in your crop, based on temperature range and escalating pest pressure. For most crops Swirski outperforms Thripex, as it does better under [...] Necrotic Spot Virus), inflicting severe damage on certain crops. The primary thrips species found in Canadian crops are Western Flower Thrips (Frankliniella

• Damping-off

  aphanidermatum mostly occurs in young plants and damage is more extensive in young crops. Damage symptoms Pythium affects roots, in particular those of seedlings [...] Pythium is considered a ‘weak pathogen’, meaning that it can usually only affect plants that are in a sub-optimal condition or suffer from stress, caused [...] temperatures or sudden fluctuations in temperature. Pythium aphanidermatum mostly occurs at higher temperatures in the soil or irrigation water. Pythium

• Integrated Pest Management

  g pests; it's about achieving a balance in the ecosystem. The principles of IPM Prevention IPM focuses on prevention rather than reaction. It emphasizes [...] Management in agriculture is crucial for sustainable farming. It reduces the reliance on chemical pesticides, which can have adverse effects on both crops [...] practices that deter pests from infesting in the first place. Monitoring Regular monitoring of pest populations helps in making informed decisions about control

• Cannabis

  Attracker) in combination with traps ( Deltatrap , Funnel Trap) or sticky traps (Horiver) play a crucial role in monitoring and scouting for plant pests in agriculture [...] Integrated Pest Management (IPM) in cannabis Integrated pest management (IPM) is important when it comes to keeping cannabis plants healthy and productive [...] control is a key component of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) in cannabis cultivation. It involves the use of natural predators, parasitoids, or beneficial

• Plus, Ulti-Mite or LD. Which Sachet is Best for You?

  May 7, 2024

  sachets LD sachets. In order to understand which sachet is the best choice for you it is important to first understand what is in a sachet and how they [...] bran mites the predator mite In this system, the yeast grows on the bran acting as a food source for the bran mites, which in turn acts as a food source [...] mite. The paper can easily be damaged by low humidity conditions, so it is best used in conditions with higher average relative humidity levels. Main uses

• How to protect bumblebees from heat

  the vital role that bumblebees play in pollination , especially in hot temperature conditions. As temperatures rise, it is crucial to ensure effective pollination [...] sun radiation on the internal hive temperature can be great. We advise growers to protect the hive from direct sunlight and to place it in a cool spot. [...] bumblebees in regulating their climate in hot weather conditions. Bumblebee hives with a sustainable future Plant pollinator interaction in hot temperatures