• Cotton aphid

  and kalanchoe. The cotton aphid ( Aphis gossypii ) is distributed throughout the world but prefers the warmer regions. It has been a pest in European greenhouses [...] plant’s growth is retarded giving rise to deformed leaves or, if the infestation occurs early enough in the season, the death of young plants. Retarded growth [...] skin, betraying their presence in the crop. The cotton aphid can be distinguished from other aphids by the colour of the two cornicles (siphunculi). These

• Strawberry

  strawberries a prime target. The female fruit flies lay their eggs on the surface of the berries, and the hatched larvae feed on the fruit, causing damage and [...] feed on the strawberry leaves by piercing the plant cells and extracting the sap, leading to the characteristic stippling or yellowing of the foliage. [...] monitoring in strawberry Pest monitoring plays a crucial role in the successful management of pests in strawberry crops. By regularly scouting the field, growers

• Supplementary Feeding for Biological Control: A Complete Guide

  July 24, 2024

  pollen. The only time it makes sense to place pollen out in peppers is right at the beginning of the crop when there is a gap in flowering and there is no pollen [...] less thrips when Artemia is present. However, at the same time the predatory mite population is growing faster when Artemia is in the crop, so there will be [...] Application Method: It is important that supplementary food lands on the leaves and has an even dispersal in the crop. Except in the case of Entofood which

• Protected vegetables

  Common pests in vegetable crops Vegetable pests can inflict serious damage in terms of plant growth and crop yield. The most common pests in vegetable crops [...] revolutionized modern agriculture. In the context of professional vegetable cultivation, IPM plays a pivotal role in ensuring both crop health and environmental [...] control, and the judicious use of compatible pesticides when necessary. Emphasizing Sustainability One of the fundamental principles of IPM is its commitment

• 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. Co-owner [...] witnessed the effect of Koppert’s nematode product Entonem on the oak processionary caterpillar. ‘We’ve been using nematodes for years. The product is our preferred [...] nematodes plus Bacillus thuringiensis -based products. ‘That is effective around ten days in and if the trees have at least 30% of their leaf cover, Bacillus

• Treatment of bumblebee stings and allergies

  applied to the site. In addition, a number of anti-itch ointments are available (e.g. containing diethyl-m-toluamide). In the rare case of a sting in the mouth [...] you and is used to inject epinephrine into the thigh in the case of a sting. Tests and treatments are available at the Allergology department of the RdGG [...] through the link below. Download poster Bumblebee, honeybee, and wasp stings Bumblebees are found in the natural environment in many countries. In addition

• Diglyphus isaea

  Diglyphus isaea The parasitic wasp Diglyphus isaea is available in a bottle ( Miglyphus ). Release parasitic wasps between the leaves of the crop in the morning [...] with a brown fat body, and the third larval instar is blue-green. The full-grown larva usually pupates in the mine some distance from the dead host. Pupal [...] seen in the pillars that remain visible as black spots in the leaf. The adult is metallic green to black in colour and unlike D. sibirica has short antennae

• Amblyseius swirskii

  also feed on pollen, which is useful for instance in sweet pepper crops as the predatory mite can establish in the crop before the pest appears. Amblyseius [...] often in the axil of veins. They are oval, white and are approximately 0.14 mm in diameter. The larvae have six legs, are the same colour as the eggs, [...] swirskii is not recommended as it is hindered by the glandular hairs on the stems and leaves and does not build up a population. Amblyseius swirskii in bottles

• Capsanem

  ) Mode of action The nematodes enter the pest and release symbiotic bacteria into the pest's body cavity. These bacteria convert the host tissue into a [...] Capsanem SDS Preparation Remove the sachets from the box and keep them at room temperature for 30 minutes Empty the contents of the sachets into a bucket containing [...] 15-20°C/59-68°F) Stir well and leave the contents to soak for five minutes Stir again and pour the contents of the bucket into the half-filled spray tank (except

• Predatory Mites: Should I Order Bottles or Sachets?

  May 31, 2024

  to keep the bran moist so that the breeding system continues cycling for 3-8 weeks depending on the type of sachet. Why is this important? This is important [...] increase in pest pressure In ornamental crops that use Thripex-V ( Neoseiulus cucumeris in vermiculite) In greenhouse growing conditions where there is high [...] questions and point you in the correct direction in choosing which predatory mite formulation to use for your growing situation. What is a predatory mite breeder