• Stable fly

  General Stable flies belong to the genus Stomoxys , Latin for “sharp mouth”; a fitting moniker, as these flies are the only members of the Muscidae family that [...] females must be engorged with blood to lay eggs. They are highly mobile insects and can travel up to 20 km in search of new hosts. Damage symptoms Stable [...] typically congregate on the legs of livestock to feed, and the population size can be assessed by counting the number of Stomoxys on the animals’ front legs

• Mycotal your natural partner for whitefly control

  product is a bio-insecticide that contains the blastospores of Akanthomyces muscarius Ve6. Mycotal is a biological solution for a range of pests, including [...] they will start to build up a population as soon as the conditions are favourable.This can become a serious threat to you crop in a later stage. New research [...] and ornamental plants. How Mycotal works When applied to the target pest, the spores of the fungus Akanthomyces muscarius attach to the whiteflies and germinate

• Phytoseiulus persimilis

  are usually deposited close to, or in a spider mite colony. They are approximately twice the size of spider mite eggs and a transparent light pink when [...] other prey. Feeding behaviour of Phytoseiulus persimilis Phytoseiulus persimilis feeds on all stages of spider mites , but has a preference for eggs. The predatory [...] larvae do not eat. They develop quickly to protonymph and then start to feed on spider mites. The quantity of prey consumed depends on the predator and

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

  May 7, 2024

  our Boost sachets. How do Breeding Sachets Work? Each breeding sachet consists of: bran a select type of bran yeast one or more types of bran mites the predator [...] exposed to water (overhead watering, rain etc.) When you need protection from high air flow from circulation fans Ulti-Mite sachets are made out of a climate [...] exposed to water (overhead watering, rain etc.) When you need protection from high air flow from circulation fans Boost sachets are made out of a climate

• Maximize pollination in tomato

  every two days. When the number of bite marks diminishes to only one or two per flower, it is advisable to introduce a new bumblebee hive. Temperature [...] and visibility of hives To facilitate effective communication between bumblebees and humans, it is crucial to position the hive in a visible location [...] and expert tips on how to successfully integrate commercial bumblebees into your tomato cultivation. Let's delve into the world of bumblebee-assisted

• Greenhouse whitefly

  The larvae of whitefly need a lot of protein for growth, and thus consume a large quantity of plant sap. This contains a high proportion of sugar, and [...] development of fruit and lead to a reduction in yield. The honeydew deposited on fruit makes it sticky. Dirt adheres to the fruit, and the growth of sooty moulds [...] large quantities. The damage that whiteflies cause to a crop is the result of sucking out the sap from the plant leaves and secreting honeydew. This can

• Spider Mite Predators; Choosing the Best Biological For Your Situation

  July 24, 2024

  with a spider mite infestation, but some of them are specialized to work in certain situations, so it is critical that you make the correct choice to ensure [...] can reproduce on, a host of pests. They will prey on spider mites , but do not have a strong preference for them. This makes them a poor choice for biocontrol [...] californicus ) or a combination of the two will be the best for your situation. Spidex is a type 1 specialized predatory mite. It is better adapted to hunting in

• Mycotal - Effective at lower temperatures

  they will start to build up a population as soon as the conditions are favourable. This can become a serious threat to you crop in a later stage. Therefore [...] insects time to Click here to learn more about Mycotal Biocontrol is our nature build up a standing army before new pests enter from outside the greenhouse [...] colder periods of the year How fast do viable spores germinate Germination of viable spores (%) into colonies? 100 Germination rate of Mycotal and other

• Stratiolaelaps scimitus (Hypoaspis miles)

  , and adult. Stratiolaelaps scimitus is a large mite with a body length of up to 1 mm. The body is pale with a clearly visible brown dorsal shield, brown [...] soil and at the base of plant stems. The reduction of the infestation level occurs at a slow but steady rate. Feeding behaviour of Stratiolaelaps scimitus [...] Introduction rates typically range from 100-500 per m2/release. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the

• Plant Disease Management

  biological disease control? Biological control of plant diseases is a method used to manage and reduce the impact of plant diseases by utilizing beneficial organisms [...] disposing of diseased plant material is essential to prevent the spread of pathogens. This practice is particularly important in containing the spread of diseases [...] the use of living organisms to suppress or control plant pathogens, which are microorganisms that cause diseases in plants. The primary goal of biological