• Cyclamen mite

  pallidus ) is a harmful strawberry pest as well as a common pest found in cyclamen, gerbera and other ornamentals . Mites belonging to the family of tarsonemids [...] the flowers are damaged and leaf growth is inhibited. In hedera, a mite attack can cause baldness in parts of the stem. Gerbera flowers deform and discolour [...] fruits become brown near the base. Life cycle and appearance of Cyclamen mite The life cycle of the cyclamen mite ( Phytonemus pallidus ) has the following

• Shore fly

  scale that growth, particularly of young cuttings, can be retarded. Life cycle and appearance of Shore fly The life cycle of the shore fly ( Scatella tenuicosta [...] commonly, often in the vicinity of water. They feed on algae. Other shore fly species have diverse feeding habits but the larvae of most species feed on rotting [...] bean-shaped. A first instar larva is translucent white. Second instar larvae are brownish, less translucent and their body is cylindrical. The larvae are found

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

  second spraying may be needed, either of nematodes or of nematodes plus Bacillus thuringiensis -based products. ‘That is effective around ten days in and if [...] least 30% of their leaf cover, Bacillus thuringiensis can also have a good combatting effect.’ Staunch advocate Wolterinck BV is a staunch advocate of 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

• Crop Monitoring and Scouting

  the presence of pests and respond accordingly. Benefits of crop monitoring and scouting One of the most critical aspects of crop scouting is pest and disease [...] and scouting is the systematic observation of crops throughout their growth cycle. This involves a close inspection of plants for signs of stress, pests [...] Understanding crop monitoring and scouting In the world of agriculture and horticulture, the phrase "knowledge is power" couldn't be truer. Crop monitoring and scouting

• Neoseiulus cucumeris

  cucumeris is used for the control of the following pests: Thrips Neoseiulus cucumeris mites actively seek out and prey on the first instar larvae of various [...] lays about two eggs per day. Life cycle of Neoseiulus cucumeris The life cycle of Neoseiulus cucumeris consists of the following stages: egg, larva, protonymph [...] laid on the underside of leaves on leaf hairs or in the axils of main and side veins. They are oval, white and have a diameter of approximately 0.14 mm

• Cabbage looper

  sesame and cotton. One of the reasons why this plague can be serious is that the moth is able to disperse widely, reaching distances of up to 200 km. Damage [...] Life cycle and appearance of Trichoplusia ni Adults can deposit up to 300 eggs on the underside margins of the upper leaves of plants. The eggs have a spherical [...] green with a white band on both sides of the body. Pupation takes place in webbed cocoons often on the underside of the host plants. The pupae have a green

• Flies

  damage depends on the species of the flies. Direct damage is the immediate result of larvae feeding on root hairs and tender roots as well as stem and leaf tissue [...] contamination. Effective fly control is essential to maintain healthy and high-quality crops. Biological control of flies combines targeted monitoring and [...] nuisance, are particularly small flies of the families Sciaridae ( sciarid flies ) and Ephydridae (shore flies). The larvae of these insects generally live on

• HyFood takes habanero to another level with biological control

  level Mexico is the leading exporter of several varieties of chili, representing 90% of total world consumption. In the last 10 years, exports of this fruit [...] exported is destined. "One of the main challenges we face in exporting to the United States is that there is a legal framework that prohibits the use of certain [...] municipality of Linares, Nuevo León, HyFood - Hydroponic Premium Crops is a company dedicated to the production of different varieties of habanero peppers

• Pollination

  shelf-life of these products. Pollination is the transfer of pollen from the anthers of the flower to the stigma of the flower. If the pollen is transferred [...] same flower it is called self-pollination. Cross pollination, is the transfer of pollen from the anther of one flower to the stigma of another flower on [...] What is pollination? Pollination is an annual challenge for growers when it comes to the production of vegetables, fruit and seed. Well pollinated crops

• Orius insidiosus

  predators, capable of piercing and feeding on the soft bodies of their prey. The predatory bug Orius insidiosus is used for the control of the following pests: [...] behaviour of Orius insidiosus Orius insidiosus is a generalist predator but has a preference for thrips . In addition, it feeds on a variety of small arthropods [...] for thrips control Orius insidiosus is a small but highly effective predatory bug for biological pest control of thrips . This beneficial insect has been