Spidex Vital Plus – Effective spider mite control in a sachet

Hotspots of spider mites are enclosed by a ‘dam’ of predatory mites giving spider mites no chance to break out further and the hotspots are eventually completely [...] strategically in and around identified hotspots of spider mites, growers are now able to build of defense lines to both control the mites in the hotspots [...] predatory mites emerging from the sachets make sure that the predatory mites are present in the crop over a longer period of time making it difficult for spider

Municipality Venray: biological control of oak processionary caterpillars

Entonem is that nematodes kill fewer other caterpillars , which means they are less harmful to biodiversity. This is something that is high up on the political [...] been 90% cleared. What is interesting is that avenues running east to west are typically free of oak processionary caterpillar, while those running north [...] more drift during spraying in those places, which means that the nematodes are more easily blown away. In some cases, we have to take curative action and

Rhyzobug

feed on all stages of armoured scale insects. Visual effect Small scales are consumed entirely. In larger scales feeding damage is visible as irregular [...] particular situation. Start introduction as soon as the first armoured scales are detected in the crop. Introduction rates in outdoor crops typically range [...] your situation. Environmental conditions Optimal temperatures for Rhyzobug are around 25°C (77°F). Lower temperature slows down the development of Rhyzobius

Potato aphid

20 families. Various vegetable and ornamental crops grown in greenhouses are colonized, including tomato, aubergine and roses. Damage symptoms Nymphs and [...] a great variety in colour. When reproduction is asexual, the young aphids are born as developed nymphs. They immediately start to feed on plant sap and [...] slender aphid with long, green cornicles, long legs, and a long cauda. Adults are usually green, but may also be pink or red (especially in tomato), depending

Carrot

orange to black and purple, but also red, yellow and white. The carrots which are produced nowadays derive from the wild carrot, Daucus carota , indigenous [...] 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. The

Cucumber

agriculture and horticulture. Rollertraps are used in case large numbers of whiteflies and thrips are present. These tools are designed to attract, capture, and [...] cultivation, to ensure the health and productivity of cucumber crops. Cucumbers are exceptionally susceptible to a range of formidable pests, including aphids [...] consumers. Pest monitoring and scouting in cucumber Scouting and monitoring are fundamental practices in integrated pest management (IPM) for cucumber growers

Steinernema carpocapsae

commonly used in biological pest control . These microscopic roundworms are parasitic and are known for their effectiveness in controlling a variety of pests. [...] systems: Pressure-compensated irrigation systems are recommended. If not available, spray or drench applications are recommended. For injection through Dosatr [...] grubs, beetle larvae , and fly larvae . Steinernema carpocapsae nematodes are often applied to the soil or sprayed onto plant foliage as a biological control

Black bean aphid

cornicles (or siphunculi) are short and usually darker than the body. The legs are light yellow with darker tips. Adult wingless aphids are 1.5-3.1 mm long.

Peach

corrugated seed shell. Commercially, peaches and nectarines are sold as different products, but they are actually the same species.

Consumers

simple: natural enemies such as predatory mites , ladybugs, and parasitic wasps are released to combat harmful insects, in the same way as they do in the wild [...] What is natural pollination ? Vegetables such as tomatoes and sweet peppers are often propagated in greenhouses. By the time a delicious little tomato reaches [...] take care of the pollination and therefore the formation of fruit. Honeybees are traditional important pollinators of arable and horticultural crops. The bumblebee