• Canadian Thrips in Greenhouses & Grow Rooms

  September 19, 2024

  sites. Temperature and Development Environmental factors play a huge role in the development and establishment of thrips . Depending on temperature, humidity [...] cool greenhouses or grow rooms waiting for fresh crops and increased temperatures to hatch out and establish. This is a very common issue as growers are [...] harder time developing at all below 15°C and die if exposed to cooler temperatures for an extended period. Pollen availability can also play a big role

• Harnessing the Power of Parasitic Wasps

  March 21, 2024

  eggs over a longer duration. Ercal : Eretmocerus eremicus prefers warmer temperatures, typically above 77°F (25°C) and responds more quickly to high-pressure [...] buffer for a variety of situations, making them suitable for a range of temperature and pressure conditions. Timing of Introduction: Determine whether to [...] When applying under winter conditions, the diminished light and colder temperatures can have an adverse impact on the behavior of the parasites. Their flying

• Effective thrips control with predatory mites

  has a high reproduction capacity, performs well in moderate and colder temperatures and can handle high humidity. The predatory mites have a somewhat higher

• Navigating the Whitefly Battle

  March 6, 2024

  brown color within 14-21 days (about 3 weeks). Temperature Sensitivity: Effective at lower temperature ranges compared to E. eremicus . Distribution: Randomly [...] lifespan than E. formosa , but lays eggs more rapidly. Temperature Sensitivity: Thrives in higher temperature ranges compared to E. formosa . This article “ [...] weeks) post-spray. Egg Immunity: Mycotal does not affect whitefly eggs. Temperature Sensitivity: Infection is prominent at higher relative humidity levels

• Caterpillar control with nematodes

  humidity is high (> 75%) continuously for several hours after application Temperature is ideally within optimal range of 13 – 30 °C. Solar radiation is low

• Feltiella acarisuga

  results are achieved in a humid environment (>80% relative humidity) and at temperatures between 20 and 27°C (68 and 81°F). Feeding behaviour of Feltiella acarisuga

• Get Rid of Thrips Naturally Using Predator Mites!

  May 21, 2024

  based on temperature range and escalating pest pressure. For most crops Swirski outperforms Thripex, as it does better under regular crop temperatures (22C-35C

• Aphids

  ) life cycle. However, in some greenhouse crops with very low winter temperatures (e.g. strawberries), aphid eggs have been observed. Aphids damage Aphids

• Strawberry

  and Transeius montdorensis (Montdo-Mite, Montdo-Mite Plus). At higher temperatures Amblyseius swirskii ( Swirski-Mite ) can also be used. These predatory [...] Another advantage of bumblebees is their activity as pollinators in cooler temperatures and under cloudy conditions, when other bees may be less active. Their

• Bumblebee Pollination Information For Canadian Fruit Crops

  June 11, 2024

  seconds compared to 2-3 seconds by the honeybees. They will fly at lower temperatures (8C), in worse weather (clouds/wind/rain) and work more hours per day