• Tomato

  damage and posing further threats to tomato crops. Whitefly Whiteflies can be highly problematic in tomato crops, with two notable species of concern being Tobacco [...] strategies. However, they can become a problem if their density becomes too high, as they may then feed on tomato fruits, causing damage. Other pest mites [...] curved with a silvery shine on the underside. Considerable damage can occur at high density when eventually fruits will also be affected, and leaves dry out

• Cannabis

  cannabis cultivation. It involves the use of natural predators, parasitoids, or beneficial organisms to manage pest populations. Some of the common pests [...] and causing deformities in leaves and flowers. Whitefly Whitefly can be highly problematic in cannabis, with two notable species of concern being the Tobacco [...] can also be a severe problem in cannabis crops. Fungus gnats Fungus gnats or Sciarid flies can wreak havoc on cannabis plants, particularly in indoor growing

• Citrus mealybug

  extract the sap from the plant, stunting growth and causing deformation and / or yellowing of leaves, sometimes followed by defoliation. The overall effect [...] from the egg. These first instar nymphs are known as ‘crawlers’. They are highly active in their search for a new feeding place and are capable of moving

• Strawberry

  any signs of pest damage or the presence of pests themselves. Trapping systems, such as sticky traps (Horiver, Rollertrap) or insect traps, can be used [...] promotes the long-term resilience of the crops, ensuring the production of high-quality strawberries for consumers. Pests in strawberry Strawberry crops [...] n fragaefolii), Potato aphid (Macrosiphum euphorbiae), Peach potato aphid or Tobacco aphid ( Myzus persicae ) and Yellow rose aphid (Rhodobium porosum)

• Crop Protection

  healthy, high-yielding crops. At Koppert, we provide biological crop protection solutions that offer natural alternatives to chemical pesticides or complement [...] due to the inherent safety. These agents do not pose risks to human health or the environment. Minimal resistance against pests and diseases Biological [...] Biocontrol agents refer to products and methods that are based on living organisms or their derivatives, to control pests and diseases. Unlike traditional chemical

• Cannabis Aphid Prevention Strategies

  July 12, 2024

  of clones is vital as aphids inconspicuously hide on the stem, under a leaf or in the growing tip. In addition, because Cannabis cultivation has grown with [...] the Cannabis Aphid can spread by its winged form, through windows, doors or by people. As a result, aphid prevention strategies are crucial when implementing [...] facility, soon after you will notice things like leaf curl, plant stunting, or honeydew excrement. If left untreated, major economic damage will occur because

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

  July 24, 2024

  these hairs such as cannabis or many ornamentals . In these crops, Spidex will oviposit directly onto the leaf surface or into spider mite webbing. The [...] cucumber, eggplant or peppers that regularly have some hot spots for Spidend to establish and spread from. Spidend has a remarkably high numeric response [...] situations, Spidex ( Phytoseiulus persimilis ), Spical ( Neoseiulus californicus ) or a combination of the two will be the best for your situation. Spidex is a

• Manual Wireless Beehome

  24V DC= or AC~ 7) Timer input 115 V AC~ or 230V~ (depends on the country of sales). Controlled by timer output. 8) Power to timer: 115 V AC~ or 230V~ (depends [...] ns. This will minimize the risk of injury or damage. 9 4 Commissioning 4.1 Delivery 1 Transmitter 1 or more receivers 1 Timer 1 Antenna 1 Set of mounting [...] avoiding points in the greenhouse where drops of water could fall as a result of leaking gutters, or where condensation could accumulate and drip!). Connect

• The Swirski-Mite Revolution: A Game-Changer in Pest Control

  September 30, 2024

  else in the field automatically uses to compare other natural enemies, old or new. And there is still no reason for that to change. The predatory mite [...] actually is. ‘The predatory mite is extremely effective and resistant to high temperatures. It makes short work of thrips and whitefly and also tackles [...] a role in determining whether a biocontrol agent is effective to a larger or lesser degree. We conduct a great deal of research into this mite’s use under

• Navigating the Whitefly Battle

  March 6, 2024

  repeating with weekly or bi-weekly applications until 80% parasitism. Important: you will find the first whitefly on the sticky cards weeks or months before you [...] mites , parasitic wasps , entomopathogenic fungi and the use of sticky traps or tape are all important tools in the IPM strategy for these crops. They integrate [...] integrated pest management approach. Utilize 10-50 sticky cards per hectare or 4 sticky cards per compartment , counting weekly. Scout plants regularly,