• Spidex Vital lives up to its promises

  in spider mite control. It changes the rules of the game and is even more in control of spider mites . And the grower reaps the benefits.’ [...] combination with Cucumeris, Feltiella, and Swirskii. Together, they create an effective mix. You can see them soon after they have been released and they get [...] and have to build up the necessary populations three times. This is always a critical and tense moment on cucumber farms like mine. And as spider mites

• Aphidoletes aphidimyza

  cocoons are covered with small particles of soil and are about 2 mm long. Adult Stage: Adult Aphidoletes aphidimyza are small, slender flies with long legs [...] adult gall-midges will leave the bottle and spread The dosage of Aphidend depends on climate, crop and aphid density and should always be adjusted to the particular [...] or black, and eventually decay. The quantity of aphids consumed by a gall midge larva depends on temperature, relative humidity, age and size of the aphids

• Lurem-TR

  Lurem-TR increases the attraction of thrips to blue and yellow sticky traps and thus ensures earlier discovery of the pest. Pests Several thrips species [...] from their shelters and are more attracted to the sticky traps. Presentation Dispenser containing the kairomone. Numbers per package Each package contains [...] the top of the dispenser to activate the release of the kairomone. Application Hang the dispenser next to the sticky trap Place the sticky trap and dispenser

• Navigating the Whitefly Battle

  March 6, 2024

  amounts of plant resin, but they are powerful tools on most other crops. Our aim is to provide you with invaluable insights by offering tips and tricks [...] tion: Females are pale lemon yellow in color with green eyes and have clubbed antennae. The males have longer, elbowed antennae, and are yellowish brown [...] Peppers, Cucumbers and occasionally Cannabis. Predatory mites , parasitic wasps , entomopathogenic fungi and the use of sticky traps or tape are all important

• Swirski Ulti-Mite

  Pests Young larvae of various thrips species and eggs and larvae of whitefly . Crops Do not use in tomato. Mode of action Predatory mites multiply in the [...] humidity below 60%. Combined use Can be combined with Orius spp. and whitefly parasitoids. Do not combine with other generalist predatory mites ( Neoseiulus cucumeris [...] the sachet and disperse into the crop over a period of several weeks. Predatory mites use their piercing mouthparts to extract the contents of their prey

• Maximize pollination in tomato

  condensation and rainwater will help prevent damage and ensure the well-being of the bumblebee colony. Proper hive maintenance and regular checks are recommended [...] yields, harnessing the power of commercial bumblebees can be a game-changer. Bumblebees are efficient and reliable pollinators, and when used strategically [...] Bumblebees thrive within specific temperature and humidity ranges. They are most active between 8 °C and 28 °C, with a gradual decrease in activity beyond 28

• Predatory mites

  agricultural and horticultural settings. These tiny arthropods are natural enemies of many plant-feeding mites and insects like spider mites , whitefly and thrips [...] use of chemical pesticides. Easy to use and integrate: Predatory mites can be used in combination with other beneficials, forming the foundation of many [...] predatory mites How many predatory mites do I need? The dosage and frequency of predatory mites depends on climate, crop and pest density and should always

• Nematodes significantly reduce Tuta larvae

  applied Steinernema feltiae and after the first cycle of three nematode treatments, we saw a reduction of Tuta in the crop of more than 80%. The large i [...] a constant, safe and sustainable product. As the use of chemicals is under pressure and biological protection methods are positively perceived, vegetables [...] vegetables protected with IPM solutions are welcomed by customers,’ Zoboli explains. Growing with respect for nature Since the establishment of Società Agricola

• Chrysoperla carnea

  nectar and honeydew and most will fly out of the greenhouse. Life cycle of Chrysoperla carnea You can recognize the different life stages of the green [...] hairs. The larvae are not easily observed and are mainly active at night, sheltering under the plant or the rim of the pot, during daylight hours. The larvae [...] habitats. They are pale green or white in color and are attached to the substrate by a slender stalk. Larval stage: Green lacewing larvae of Chrysoperla carnea

• Thrips

  ‘fringed wings’, and refers to the eyelash-like fringe of hairs along both edges of the thin wings. There are more than 6,000 known species. Most are harmless [...] harmless, some are predators, and fewer than 20 species can cause problems in agriculture and horticulture. Thrips are small insects (0.5-14 mm), with the largest [...] narrow wings that are fringed with fine hairs. Color: Thrips can be a variety of colors, depending on the species. Most of them are brown or black. Some