Mottled arum aphid

aphid, Neomyzus circumflexus , has a cosmopolitan distribution and a wide host range. In temperate climates it is primarily a pest in greenhouses where it attacks [...] covering the leaves can reduce photosynthesis and also result in an unattractive plant with a much lower market value. Neomyzus circumflexus can also transmit [...] head, broken along the midline, and a large horseshoe-shaped spot on the back of the abdomen. These black markings can be highly variable. Adult females are

Amazone Plants continues the path of organic cultivation

continue to emerge from the insect netting at a good rate over a longer period. This means that there is always a strong population in the greenhouse crop and [...] involved in a trial in which we are investigating whether Chrysopa eggs are effective at tackling the two thrips varieties. Hopefully, it will be a success [...] nursery also owned by Van Zijl was converted, before being added to the anthurium nursery in 2020. A remarkable move ‘Well, we had ten good weeks, Fred and

Pumpkin, squash and gourd

but their size can vary substantially. Wild fruit species can be as small as 4 centimetres (1.6 inch) and some commercial specimens can weigh more than [...] About Cucurbita or gourd is a genus of herbaceous vines belonging to the gourd family, Cucurbitaceae . Cucurbits, as they are also know, are indigenous

Black vine weevil

cannot fly but can walk very well. They are strictly nocturnal; during the day they hide, and can often be found between the inside of a plant pot and its [...] depth where the pupae can be found varies between 2 and 20 cm. Pupae are white to cream coloured and 7 - 10 mm long. Outdoors there is a single generation [...] of plants. Larvae can also feed above ground within the stems of the plants. Both adult beetles and larvae are polyphagous and feed on a large number of

Natutec Airbug

Storage conditions Store the Airbug and accessories in a dry and dust-free area. The Airbug can be stored in the supplied case. Always store the batteries [...] Natutec Airbug for the distribution of natural enemies in the crop. The Airbug can be used for both full-field distribution and for specific hot spots. Mode of [...] revolving dosing pot ensures a uniform release of carrier material containing natural enemies. The airflow from the fan guarantees a uniform distribution of

Carrot

produced for its seeds and leaves. Carrots can be classified as hardy biennials and are grown as annuals. Carrots can vary greatly in colour, shape and size [...] About The carrot ( Daucus carota subsp. sativus ) is a root vegetable and comes in a variety of colours, ranging from the regular orange to black and purple

Trianum-G

formation of more root hairs, so that water and nutrients can be taken up better. This leads to a stronger and more uniform crop and better yields. This effect [...] addition, Trianum-G promotes plant growth and uniformity. Crops Trianum-G can be used in most crops. Mode of action The mode of action of Trianum-G is based [...] spores)/gram. Downloads PMRA Label Trianum-G SDS Trianum-G Application Trianum-G can be mixed with substrate or spread on the soil or in the furrow. Mixing with

Caterpillar control with nematodes

pesticides and can thus be sprayed easily after a pesticide treatment or even sometimes tank-mixed. In general, tank mix with foliar fertilizers must be avoided [...] foliage-feeding pests. A fact that offers growers many new opportunities the biological control of caterpillars . Our nematode products can be used in conventional [...] tly effective against a variety of caterpillars . It also shows that while nematodes move most efficiently in a liquid layer, a dry leaf surface does not

Crop Protection

kill or deter pests and pathogens, their use can pose risks to human health and food safety. While they can be effective in the short term, they often come [...] of biological crop protection Easy to use and integrate Biocontrol agents can be integrated into existing farming practices and complement other sustainable [...] doesn’t require any specific application equipment, e.g., beneficial nematodes can be tank mixed with other crop protection solutions. No chemical residues B

Cryptolaemus montrouzieri

fliers and can disperse over a large area in search of prey. Although Cryptolaemus montrouzieri prefers mealybugs, this species is known to be a polyphagous [...] beetle Cryptolaemus montrouzieri is a species of beetle belonging to the family Coccinellidae. The beneficial insect is a small but highly effective predator [...] cannibalism under these conditions. At a temperature of 21°C, during the whole period of its development to adult beetle, a larva eats more than 25 second and