• IPM app

  January 1, 1970

  a Scout App and an online Dashboard. The Scout App works with GPS outdoors and has an intuitive user interface. The Dashboard gives the grower insight [...] increase the efficacy of control agents, thereby reducing the need for pesticides and increasing crop health and yield. For more information and a demo visit [...] for sustainable food production and increased pesticide restrictions. Scouting is a significant part of pest management which can assist the grower to make

• Swirski Ulti-Mite

  January 1, 1970

  species and eggs and larvae of whitefly . Crops Do not use in tomato. Mode of action Predatory mites multiply in the sachet and disperse into the crop over [...] in the crop, not exposed to direct sunlight Sachets already have an exit hole Hold sachets by the cardboard strip at the top, to avoid damaging the predatory [...] predatory mites Dosage The dosage of Swirski Ulti-Mite depends on climate, crop and pest density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation

• Integrated Pest Management

  January 1, 1970

  structure of soil or substrate that allows gas exchange between the root zone and the air above. Least toxic chemicals When the non-chemical tools are not [...] necessary adjustments. The IPM cycle is an ongoing process that incorporates the principles mentioned above. It's a dynamic approach that adapts to changing [...] It reduces the reliance on chemical pesticides, which can have adverse effects on both crops and the environment. Beneficial insects and biological control

• Atheta

  January 1, 1970

  systems and on plant leaves. Adults and larvae are active and aggressive predators of sciarid fly (Sciara) and shore fly (Scatella) eggs, larvae and pupae [...] pupae. Adults also prey on the 2nd larval stage and pupae of the western flower thrips ( Frankliniella occidentalis ). These beetles consume their prey in [...] distribution and fast population development. Total development time from egg to adult takes about three weeks at 25ºC. After that period the adult predatory

• Diglyphus isaea

  January 1, 1970

  colourless and transparent, the second is yellow and semi transparent with a brown fat body, and the third larval instar is blue-green. The full-grown [...] usually pupates in the mine some distance from the dead host. Pupal stage: The pupa lies between the upper and lower epidermis of the leaf which are held [...] from the mine. This is also seen in the pillars that remain visible as black spots in the leaf. The adult is metallic green to black in colour and unlike

• Natutec biocontrol application devices

  January 8, 2025

  methods. The right system for you Choosing the right system depends on the specific needs of your operations, particularly the surface area and layout of [...] of your growing environment. Select the system that best suits your operations and maximize efficiency and effectiveness of your biological crop protection [...] specialize in the production and supply of biological control products, including beneficial insects such as predatory mites , parasitic wasps , and nematodes

• Pepino mosaic virus

  January 1, 1970

  Inside the host cells, the viral RNA is copied and integrated into the host genome. This process involves the synthesis of viral proteins and the assembly [...] which strain – that causes the infection is one them. The moment in the crop cycle when the infection takes place is another factor that might have an important [...] Four different strains of the virus are known: the Chilean strain (CH2), the European strain (EU), the Peruvian strain (LP) and the American strain (US1).

• Nothing beats original

  June 11, 2024

  predatory mites . Uncover the untold stories behind this track record and gain insights into the passion and dedication that continue to fuel our quest [...] stories Dive into the rich history and innovative spirit behind Koppert’s predatory mite solutions. Since 1967, we have been at the top of our game helping [...] continuous innovation and refinement has shaped our extensive product portfolio into the gold standard growers worldwide trust as the basis for their integrated

• Root rot of carrot

  January 1, 1970

  at the generic level. Årsvoll was the first to identify and describe the fungus in Norway, in 1965. An infection can occur through the soil and the air [...] various shapes. The lesions can merge and eventually cover the entire surface of the carrot. The affected areas are firm, shallow, and clearly visible [...] develop on the surface. Initially, the disease forms circular to irregular spots on the leaves that vary in colour from grey to almost black. The spots appear

• Spidex Vital lives up to its promises

  January 1, 1970

  after the first deliveries were released, he had a closer look at the crop. ‘It was clear that the predatory mites were distributed throughout the crop [...] cucumbers. The ability of Spidex Vital to tackle spider mites and hot-spots effectively brings a sense of calm to the farm.’ He states that the weather [...] work on tackling spider mites and hot-spots, the beneficials search more effectively and as they lay their eggs earlier, the population develops more rapidly